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. 

Acid reflux is caused by acid in the stomach which travels up towards the throat. People often describe this feeling as heartburn, and it can be quite an unpleasant experience.

The festive season is truly in full swing, and so to the consumption of all the Christmas goodies we love - the chocolates, mince pies, Christmas cake, and delicious festive meals and drinks out with friends.

Spectrum Health Dietitian Michaela Carrick and Physiotherapist Elaine Hogan will be hosting our upcoming Pregnancy Materclass Webinar, on Wednedsay 6th December 2023, from 6pm to 7.30pm.  

A healthy and balanced diet is important at all stages of life, but what specific nutrients should you pay special attention to during pregnancy? Check out the 5 essential nutrients for pregnancy!

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.

Spectrum Health Dietitian Karen Greer will be hosting our upcoming health webinar, Let’s Talk About Menopause and Nutrition, on 28th November 2023, from 6pm to 7pm.  

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.

Halloween treats don’t just have to consist of chocolate and sweets - we have some super quick and super fun healthy and spooky snack recipes for you to try out this Halloween. Check them out!

Halloween is almost here, and perhaps you are feeling at a loss of what to do with all your pumpkin carving leftovers! How about trying our delicious and super quick spooky pumpkin and ginger soup recipe? Suitable for all the family!

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. 

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.

Menopause and perimenopause can result in a number of new changes to the body, including to our bone health and density. We reach peak bone density at around 30 years old.

Many women report that they find it difficult to manage their weight during menopause, and menopause weight gain is very common. During menopause, muscle mass reduces and body fat redistributes.

Karen Greer, Clinical Lead Dietitian at Spectrum Nutrition, talks us through her top tips for sustainable weight loss.

As we are preparing ourselves to settle into a more regular routine again in the coming week, it’s a great time to plan ahead on the grocery front.

With the temperatures rising in Ireland, it is important we drink plenty of fluids to help us stay well hydrated. According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), adult women and men should drink around 2L and 2.5L respectively.