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Food
Pulse of the nation: should Ireland be growing more legumes?
Janine Kennedy
Pulses like lentils, chickpeas, fava beans and peas are highly nutritious and a climate-friendly crop, so why aren't we growing more of them in Ireland? Janine Kennedy investigates.
26 June 2024 Recipes
Food: dietary tips for managing stomach ulcers
When our stomach is irritated it can be difficult to enjoy any food, but it’s important to maintain a nutrient-rich diet, writes Nessa Robins.
24 April 2024 Ask Miriam
Ask Miriam: ‘I have always struggled with my weight’
This week, Miriam hears from a reader who wants to overhaul her lifestyle in time for her 40th birthday.
Health special: food as medicine?
The idea of ‘food as medicine’ can include an element of pseudo-science, but research is proving that some foods do, in fact, have the power to heal, writes Janine Kennedy.
10 April 2024 News
Keep on running
Having put a frustrating period of illness behind her, the ‘Ballineen Bullet’ Phil Healy is gunning for the Paris Olympics, writes Denis Hurley.
20 March 2024 Sport
Katherine O'Leary: 'I can continue getting well'
Let the people who love us help – especially when we need it most, writes Katherine O’Leary.
7 February 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Health: what’s breast for you?
Suffering from back, shoulder or neck pain or a ‘dipped headlights’ chest? Strengthening your back muscles and wearing a well-fitted bra can ease that pressure, writes Margaret Hawkins.
31 January 2024 Health