Eating for health

Flavour isn’t the only thing to consider when choosing which fats to cook with. Mary Cotter explains how choosing the right oils can have a huge benefit for your health too.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Thursday 26 November 2015

When it comes to diet and nutrition, separating fact from fiction can be tricky. With so much information out there, making the right choices for you and your family can seem impossible. Thankfully, there are a few core principles that never change.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 31 July 2023

Suffering from poor digestion can be a miserable experience. You may be experiencing symptoms of bloating, diarrhoea, constipation or gas, which can make life very uncomfortable.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

Popcorn is a great source of wholegrain, antioxidants and fibre. Nutritional Therapist Mary Cotter explains why adding coconut makes this simple recipe even better.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Living the busy lives that we do it can be hard to keep track of the food that we eat. Snacking is a quick fix for when we’re on the go and can be a good way to maintain our blood sugar levels, but it can also lead to unhealthy eating and weight gain.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 27 May 2015

Finding the right things to eat as part of a balanced, enriching diet is a daily struggle for millions. In our hectic lives we seldom stop to think about what the best choices are when it comes to meals.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Thursday 30 June 2016

Follow these tips for building a healthy immune system to help fight infection.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Monday 19 October 2015

You’ve probably heard that you should be eating ‘5 a day’ before, but have you ever wondered where the idea comes from, or why we hear so much about it?

Updated: Thursday 25 July 2024

Published: Thursday 30 May 2024

It’s no secret that getting more fibre in your diet is a great way to keep your digestive system healthy. Diets that are high in fibre are closely linked with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

Updated: Wednesday 24 July 2024

Published: Wednesday 6 March 2024

Blood glucose levels can be improved by changing your diet. Here are five tips to get you started.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

Some of us may be at higher risk of developing sight problems, but by having regular eye tests and making small adjustments to our habits and diet, we can support good eye health.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 20 August 2019

If you've been unwell it can be tempting to eat comfort foods, but the best way to recover is to be clever about what you eat. Nutritional Therapist Jessica O'Dwyer offers some advice.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 5 November 2015