by Breffni O'Brien | Jan 27, 2023 | Diet & Nutrition, WD Featured
When it comes to diet & nutrition, it can be tricky to find reliable information. When searching online, you’re very likely to come across conflicting advice and it can make things rather confusing. Here, we’re taking a look at one of the most talked...
by Breffni O'Brien | Jul 26, 2022 | Diet & Nutrition
With temperatures soaring and summer in full swing, we all tend to gravitate away from our traditional, hearty dinners and towards some variation of an “Irish Salad” for our meals. Whilst the Irish summer staple of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and...
by Breffni O'Brien | Jul 26, 2022 | Diet & Nutrition
We all know how tempting it is to reach for a bar of chocolate at work when that pesky 3 pm slump hits. Equally, it’s easy to over-indulge in an extra packet of crisps or a few more scoops of ice cream at home in the evenings. While difficult, it’s not...
by Breffni O'Brien | Jan 13, 2022 | Diet & Nutrition
One of our favourite parts of the festive season is treating ourselves to mince pies and mulled wine – there’s no judgement here, we’re all in the same boat. However, now that January has arrived on our doorstep, it might be time to reign it in a little....
by Erin May | Jan 8, 2018 | Diet & Nutrition
‘Dry January’. This resolution involves cutting alcohol from your routine for only one month… a bit more manageable than creating a resolution that lasts a whole year! Even short term abstention from alcohol can help change your relationship with this fickle...
by Erin May | Sep 14, 2017 | Diet & Nutrition
Cholesterol is primarily produced by the liver and is essential for your body to function; however, high cholesterol levels can lead to serious health conditions like heart disease. Half of people in Ireland have more than the recommended level of blood cholesterol,...