Nutrition Articles

Find out what Rhys Ruddock is like in the kitchen, how many calories a professional rugby player consumes in a day, and what’s the Leinster Rugby squad’s favourite meal in this exclusive behind the scenes video.

Over 225,000 people in Ireland are suffering from diabetes, here Nutritionist Carla Bredin tells you a little more about the condition and how her delicious curry can help transform your curry night.  Watch her VIDEO. 

The reasons we get tummy issues are varied, and although not always a simple matter of diet, the food we eat is often the most common trigger. Carla Bredin our nutritionist explains how this dish can help your tummy! VIDEO included. 

Do you know anyone who suffers from eczema, acne, psoriasis, arthritis, as well as non-specific pain, aches, and headaches? An anti inflammatory diet can help. Check out this VIDEO and blog from nutritionist Carla Bredin.

Do you have high cholesterol? Try this recipe from Carla Bredin our nutritionist and watch this VIDEO to see how to make it!  

BEAT spells out the signs to be aware of in the fight against Ovarian Cancer. 

Did you know that losing 10% body fat can make a big difference fighting cancer? Watch this VIDEO from Breakthrough Cancer Research with a voiceover from broadcaster Matt Cooper. 

Super Troopers with laya healthcare is the first ever health homework programme in Ireland. It encourages children and their families to become more active and learn about healthy lifestyles. Laya Healthcare got involved in the programme because we wanted to instil healthy habits in children of a young age, with a view to developing positive habits for life.

Familiarising yourself with food labels means arming yourself with as much knowledge about the food you are about to consume as possible. Does this product take you closer to your goals, or does this product take you further from your goals?  It’s a confusing territory, especially owing to the voluntary nature of some food labelling, and what manufacturers can do to dodge some of the more directive labelling such as a red traffic light (more below). Think of this post as an FAQ on label reading.