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April 26, 2024

Corporate, Tips, Dietitian

Mary Doyle

Fueling For Success: The Vital Role of ...

One often overlooked secret to success in the workplace is nutrition. The food we consume plays a crucial role in our energy levels, focus, and overall wellbeing, making it a cornerstone of workplace productivity and satisfaction.

April 19, 2024

Diet, Digestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS

Mary Doyle

Everything You Need To Know About IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a medical term used to describe a collection of gut symptoms. Symptoms can vary in severity from one person to another, and it may be constipation or diarrhoea dominant, or a combination of both.

April 10, 2024

Weight Management, Weight Loss, Tips

Mary Doyle

5 Easy Swaps For Weight Loss

Losing weight does not have to involve an extreme overhaul of every element of your current lifestyle. In fact, making gradual and manageable changes has been found to be much more effective for sustaining weight loss in the long run. Try out these five easy swaps to get you started on your weight loss journey!

March 22, 2024

Hydration, Water

Mary Doyle

Tips For Staying Hydrated

For optimal health, you should aim to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day (around 1.5 to 2 litres), however sometimes it can be tricky to hit this goal. Our Dietitian Hollie Corrigan is here to provide some helpful tips for how to boost hydration and get an optimal level of water intake day to day.

March 11, 2024

Tips, Diet, Healthy Eating, Ramadan

Mary Doyle

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.