Shopping on a Budget

September 15th, 2008

With lots of talk about doom and gloom and recession I thought a few healthy diet tips on a budget maybe useful…read on to see how you can maintain a healthy diet without stretching the purse strings.
The shopping basket during the height of the Irish economy saw some new sophisticated additions; fresh coffee beans, expensive [...]

Weaning your baby - The Afternoon Show

May 17th, 2008

Weaning Your Baby can be a daunting experience…but here are a few tips to guide you
Introducing solids into your baby’s diet is a vital step in ensuring all their nutritional needs are met, therefore allowing adequate growth and development. Many parents worry about when the best time is to start weaning as there is so [...]

Nutrition in Pregnancy - The Afternoon Show

May 17th, 2008

Being pregnant is definately a time to focus on nutrition. I did this for the Afternoon Show last May and again this January. Hopefully it helps you along….
Pregnancy is such a magical and exciting time for a woman. One of the most important factors during this time is our diet. During pregnancy a baby will [...]

Memory Nutritional Tips - The Afternoon Show Brain Academy

January 17th, 2008

In January 2008 I worked with 10 volunteers on the Afternoon Show where we tried to improve their memory. Here are some memory nutritional tips that we gave the volunteers;
1. Include at least 5 portions of fruits and vegetables per day and ensure that you have a variety of
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Can food affect our mood?…Absolutely.

January 15th, 2008

 
Many of us underestimate the impact of what we eat on our health, energy levels, motivation and mood. Think about it…how often do you choose to eat something ‘nice’ to make you feel better? Why it is that sweets and chocolates are so comforting? We’ve all witnessed how a sweet can placate a child and [...]

Nutrition & Breast Cancer - September 2007

September 15th, 2007

Breast cancer is all too common today and can be a very difficult time for those undergoing treatment. They is lots of advice out there about what we can do to help ourselves during treatment or to prevent getting breast cancer. We covered a piece on RTE’s the Afternoon Show where we tried to offer [...]

Nutrition if you’re feeling low -The Afternoon Show Food Surgery 2007

May 17th, 2007

Despite depression being thought of as a strictly emotional or biochemical disorder an unhealthy diet can play a role in depression and mood swings. Patterns that may aggravate our moods include skipping meals, poor appetite, and cravings for sweets.
Carbohydrate rich foods trigger the production of serotonin and tryptophan which are chemicals that the brain [...]

Nutrition for Cancer Patients - The Afternoon Show

April 17th, 2007

It is important to note that the information below is general, every individual has different treatments and will react to them in differecnt ways. Hopefully there are a few helpful hints below to help…
The key nutritional aims for any cancer patient are to maintain their weight and meet nutritional requirements and maintain adequate nutritional status. [...]

Exam nutrition - The Afternoon Show

April 17th, 2007

 
What students eat and drink in the run-up to exams can significantly affect their performance.  Nutrition during exam time is very important. Ensuring three balanced meals a day and healthy snacks that produce a steady release of energy throughout the day are imperative for exam performance and maintaining energy and concentration levels. Avoiding sugary snacks [...]