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Healthy Eating During Ramadan

Healthy Eating During Ramadan

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.

Tips For Managing Obesity - World Obesity Day

Tips For Managing Obesity - World Obesity Day

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.

Managing Fussy Eating & Food Refusal

Managing Fussy Eating & Food Refusal

‘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.

5 Tips For Managing Hunger

5 Tips For Managing Hunger

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. 

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes - World Diabetes Day 2023

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes - World Diabetes Day 2023

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.

Well-Designed Vegan Diet - World Vegan Day 2023

Well-Designed Vegan Diet - World Vegan Day 2023

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.

Diet and Lifestyle Tips to Support Bone Health

Diet and Lifestyle Tips to Support Bone Health

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. 

5 Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy in Menopause

5 Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy in Menopause

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.

What Different Food Cravings Really Mean

What Different Food Cravings Really Mean

Whether it’s for the likes of fried chicken and ice cream, or a healthy piece of fruit, we all get hit with sudden food cravings every now and again. It’s easy to put this down to simply being in the mood for a snack you like, but when your body is telling you something, there’s always a reason. Depending on what you crave, your body could be trying to tell you any number of things, and it’s important to listen. Here we’re going to outline some of the main food cravings, and the meanings behind them.

Heart Healthy Diet

September is Irish Heart Month, which will see a focus across the country on the importance of a healthy diet to support your heart and keep it beating strong for years to come. The key to a heart-healthy diet is knowing your limitations – rather than focusing on the idea of “bad foods” or foods to avoid, the importance is on moderation and being aware of what you’re putting into your body (because it will affect what you get back).

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