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One often overlooked secret to success in the workplace is nutrition. The food we consume plays a crucial role in our energy levels, focus, and overall wellbeing, making it a cornerstone of workplace productivity and satisfaction.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a medical term used to describe a collection of gut symptoms. Symptoms can vary in severity from one person to another, and it may be constipation or diarrhoea dominant, or a combination of both.
Losing weight does not have to involve an extreme overhaul of every element of your current lifestyle. In fact, making gradual and manageable changes has been found to be much more effective for sustaining weight loss in the long run. Try out these five easy swaps to get you started on your weight loss journey!
Bowel or colorectal cancer affects thousands of individuals every year. The causes of most cases of bowel cancer are still unknown but one crucial aspect of prevention lies in nurturing bowel health through proper nutrition.
For optimal health, you should aim to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day (around 1.5 to 2 litres), however sometimes it can be tricky to hit this goal. Our Dietitian Hollie Corrigan is here to provide some helpful tips for how to boost hydration and get an optimal level of water intake day to day.
Ramadan is a holy time for Muslims around the world during which fasting from sunrise to sunset is a requirement for most (but not all) Muslims. In this blog post, Spectrum Health dietitian, Michaela Carrick, discusses the common challenges with, and solutions for, eating nutritiously during Ramadan.
Whilst the health risks of obesity sound scary, losing weight by adapting a healthier diet and lifestyle can greatly reduce these risks. If your BMI or waist circumference is outside of the recommended ranges, here are 5 tips for you to consider to help you manage your weight.
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and our Registered Dietitian Niamh Kelly is here to share her expert advice on how to optimise your nutrition to help manage and reduce the symptoms of endometriosis.
‘Fussy eating’ is very common, with up to one third of children at the age of 2 years who could be described as fussy eaters. From the age of 18 months, fussier eating patterns can begin to emerge. Check out our top tips for managing fussy eating.
Acid reflux is caused by acid in the stomach which travels up towards the throat. People often describe this feeling as heartburn, and it can be quite an unpleasant experience.
The festive season is truly in full swing, and so to the consumption of all the Christmas goodies we love - the chocolates, mince pies, Christmas cake, and delicious festive meals and drinks out with friends.
Spectrum Health Dietitian Michaela Carrick and Physiotherapist Elaine Hogan will be hosting our upcoming Pregnancy Materclass Webinar, on Wednedsay 6th December 2023, from 6pm to 7.30pm.
A healthy and balanced diet is important at all stages of life, but what specific nutrients should you pay special attention to during pregnancy? Check out the 5 essential nutrients for pregnancy!
Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide and about 250,000 in Ireland alone. It is a serious long-term health condition that causes high blood sugar levels. The most common type of diabetes in Ireland is type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or managed with help from healthcare professionals, like registered dietitians.
Spectrum Health Dietitian Karen Greer will be hosting our upcoming health webinar, Let’s Talk About Menopause and Nutrition, on 28th November 2023, from 6pm to 7pm.
The 1st of November marks World Vegan Day, and to celebrate Spectrum Dietitian Dillon Griffins talks us through the key nutrients that need some extra consideration when following a vegan diet, to ensure nutritional intake is being optimised.
Halloween treats don’t just have to consist of chocolate and sweets - we have some super quick and super fun healthy and spooky snack recipes for you to try out this Halloween. Check them out!
Halloween is almost here, and perhaps you are feeling at a loss of what to do with all your pumpkin carving leftovers! How about trying our delicious and super quick spooky pumpkin and ginger soup recipe? Suitable for all the family!
Osteoporosis affects bone health, causing them to become brittle and break easily – even as a result of a minor fall, a bump or sudden movement. Fractures caused by osteoporosis can be life-threatening and a major cause of pain and long-term disability.
Menopause can increase cholesterol levels, redistribute the fat in our bodies to increase our central adiposity (fat) which increases the risk of developing heart disease.
Menopause and perimenopause can result in a number of new changes to the body, including to our bone health and density. We reach peak bone density at around 30 years old.
Many women report that they find it difficult to manage their weight during menopause, and menopause weight gain is very common. During menopause, muscle mass reduces and body fat redistributes.
Karen Greer, Clinical Lead Dietitian at Spectrum Nutrition, talks us through her top tips for sustainable weight loss.
The current cost of living crisis is affecting us all but with some careful planning, eating healthy and tasty food on a tight budget is still possible.
Menopause usually occurs in people who menstruate between the ages of 45-55. Menopause happens when no period has occurred in 12 months. Menopause can happen naturally due to hormonal changes but also following surgical removal of the ovaries or uterus or due to treatments like chemotherapy.
Emotional eating is something that most of us have experienced, but how severe and how frequent this is can vary a lot between different people or at different times in our life. This article explores what emotional eating really means and how we can respond to this in a compassionate and helpful way.
As we are preparing ourselves to settle into a more regular routine again in the coming week, it’s a great time to plan ahead on the grocery front.
With the temperatures rising in Ireland, it is important we drink plenty of fluids to help us stay well hydrated. According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), adult women and men should drink around 2L and 2.5L respectively.
Hangry is a colloquial expression defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “feeling bad-tempered or irritable as a result of being hungry” Some scientific research suggests that huger induced emotionality or feeling “hangry” is more than mere colloquialism.
When trying to lose weight, people often report increased hunger. This can be difficult to manage when trying to eat in a calorie deficit. Here are some tips to manage hunger so that you can feel fuller for longer while losing weight.