Weaning to avoid fussy eating: My top 5 tips! Weaning is about introducing foods to complement breastfeeding (or formula if you are bottle feeding). The idea is to start babies with a life-long love of food and eating. It is helping them to enjoy lots of different flavours and textures and getting balanced nutrition…

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS affects about 10% of women in Ireland and is a leading cause of infertility. It is a condition that is caused by being resistant to insulin – the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. In PCOS, insulin levels can get too high which causes a number of problems…

Cholesterol is a type of waxy fat that is usually dissolved in our blood. Our body uses cholesterol to help make hormones and other important substances in our bodies. However, if cholesterol gets too high it can block our arteries and lead to diseases like heart disease or stroke.

Reactions to foods can cause misery for many people and can even be life threatening for some. Finding out the foods that you are reacting to and learning how to avoid them can make a huge difference to how you feel…

Many parents struggle with getting their children to eat a healthy balanced diet. This can range from refusing one or two foods to refusing nearly everything. Although fussy eating can sound like a simple problem, it can cause huge stress for many parents and children…

Nutrition has a big impact on easy or hard it is for someone to become pregnant. Being overweight or underweight can disrupt fertility hormones, lack vitamins and minerals can delay conception…

Diabetes is a condition where your body cannot control its blood glucose levels.  When blood glucose is too high it can cause a number of problems…

The low FODMAP diet was developed by Dietitian Sue Shepherd to help people who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. During her research, Sue found that people with IBS commonly…

High blood pressure is a common problem in Ireland with over 50% of adults over 45 thought to be affected. High blood pressure can be a risk factor for heart disease and stroke so it is important…

Coeliac disease is a condition that affects about 1 in every 100 people in Ireland. It is caused by an intolerance to gluten, a protein found in a number of different foods. It is a lifelong condition: once you are diagnosed, you will have it for life…

If you suspect you may have IBS it is first necessary to take a long look at your symptoms and your diet to see what might be going on. This first conversation is important in figuring out the best way to proceed for you. For some people it can be a case of increasing fibre and fluids, for others…