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Dr Elizabeth Mc Naught is author of Life Hurts a book launched recently, and is cited as being a must read for anyone who is affected by an eating diso

We were delighted to attend the Fifth Irish National Eating Disorder Conference on the 28th February 2020. This was a day filled with current research regar

Eating disorders are not choosen, they are psychiatric illnesses and nobody signs up to them. An eating disorder is an illness that seems to hold great

At the 5th Irish National Eating Disorders Conference in Dublin it was announced that the next meeting for the European Council on Eating Disorders (ECED) w

Buy It – Booking your event online in adequate time guarantees you your race number. It might also mean you pay less. Furthermore, nothing provide

Ahead of the launch of Precision Performance Nutrition in January, 2020, we spoke with Course Director and Performance Nutritionist, Dr Alan Kennedy, to lea

Meet Derek Byrne, Neuromuscular and Anatomy in Motion Therapist. Derek has an unique way of looking at pain and how to resolve it through a holistic as

Once again healthpro had the privilege of contributing to the judging panel for this years’ Free From Food Awards (FFFA). The FFFA recognis

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder involving chronic high blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia). The disease is characterised by disturbances to

A significant proportion of consumers are subject to food allergies or intolerances (read our previous blog explaining the difference between these two cond

Fibre is a substance found in foods of plant origin. Unlike other dietary components, it is resistant to digestion and absorption in the small intestine. Ac

Following our contribution to the judging panel for this years’ Free From Food Awards Ireland (FFFAI), (read the article here), we were delighted to a

We were thrilled and also extremely humbled this week when we received a fabulous email from Irish Times journalist Sylvia Thompson stating that one of our

Kanoodle is an Asian cuisine franchise located in Dublin city centre, Clontarf, Dundrum, Navan and Drogheda. As they say themselves, Kanoodle are dedicated

Once again healthpro had the privilege of contributing to the judging panel for this years’ Free From Food Awards (FFFA). The FFFA recognise and rewa

Café Sora, located in Dublin 2, are well known for their fresh deli and barista style coffee. healthpro's Menu Mentoring team work wit

Eating disorders are complex and they are often hard to understand if you are not a trained specialist. Eating disorders come in various form. To help you t

Diabetes, categorised as Type 1 or Type 2, is a condition caused by a lack (Type 1), or insufficiency of, or insensitivity to (Type 2), the hormone insulin.

With locations throughout counties Dublin, Meath and Louth, Kanoodle have been providing delicious Asian-inspired cuisine for over four years to a growing c

Fats are a vital component of the diet and are utilised as an energy source for most everyday activities. Fats are also central to a range of important biol

Public health consensus suggests that the Irish diet could be richer in fish, particularly so given our island nation status. Evidence that oily fish consum

Kerrigan’s Craft Butchers have long since appreciated and valued consumer health and nutrition. Their partnership with healthpro Menu Mentoring&r

Increasingly, people are taking an active interest in their health and nutritional needs and a majority of customers want to make informed choices about the

Cardio vascular disease, or CVD, ranks as one of the nation's major health concerns, with hundreds of Irish people diagnosed with the condition ev

Food waste continues to be a chronic problem for many Irish food businesses, impacting negatively on what may otherwise be highly satisfactory pro

Consumer awareness and appreciation of digestive health and wellness appears to be a growing trend. Indeed, recent Google Trends Analysis states that &ldquo

Beshoff Bros proudly provide their customers with “the tastiest, highest-quality fish and chips in Dublin at the best prices”. Integral to Besho

The Merrion, located in the heart of Georgian Dublin, is one of the capital's most luxurious hotels, and a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

While as adults we may already be aware of, or endeavouring to understand, appropriate portion sizes and the corresponding nutritional content of the food w

As foods with significant protein content are typically animal-derived, it may be challenging to include adequate amounts of this nutrient in vegetarian or

In 2008, Fáilte Ireland, recognising the potential of the wellness sector, developed a categorisation system and platform for health and wellness off

A recent audit by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) found that an ‘unacceptable’ amount of Irish food businesses fail to provide accur

Health and wellness are currently highly prominent growth areas in the worldwide tourism sector (1). A recent emerging associated trend has been that of med

By utilising Irish produce and cooking with ‘in season’ ingredients, Irish restaurants and food outlets not only help support local food produce

The recent interest in chocolate as a ‘superfood’ has sparked extensive research to separate facts from fiction. In its purest form research has

Sugar found naturally in fruit, milk and wholefoods is categorised differently to the ‘free’ or ‘added’ sugar found in sweets, cakes

The Salt Solution: Guidance for Your Food Outlet High levels of dietary salt are associated with raised blood pressure, development of hypertension and inc

  We, like Mrs Doyle of Father Ted fame and probably a majority of the world's population, really do enjoy a cup of tea! Due to its' ubiquity, the h

Nutrition plays a key role in the immune system, helping the body to defend itself against infection such as winter colds and flu. There are numerous ways

We take a look at trends that are rocking the food service industry over the past year and are due to continue. Have you been a food trend-setter in 2017?

  People are choosing plant-based diets for various reasons, from its' many associated health benefits, to environmental and ethical concerns,

  Well-planned vegetarian diets, that exclude meat, fish and poultry and contain a variety of plant-based protein foods, such as soy products,  b

The health benefits of a plant-based diet are well-known and this diet is quickly becoming more and more popular for numerous reasons, but the question re

In December 2014, the requirement to declare food allergens on prepacked food was extended to include non-prepacked foods by the Food Informatio

  A food allergy occurs when the immune system incorrectly responds to specific substances within foods known as allergens. The immune system reco

Figures from the recently published A Healthy Weight for Ireland: Obesity Policy and Action Plan Ireland (2016 – 2025) state that 1 in 4 children an

Tax on Sugar: Friend or Foe? The Irish government is set to announce a sugar tax in the next budget. This follows legislation in the UK planning to impleme

Kerrigans Craft Butchers taking customer care to a new level with the help of healthpro Menu Mentoring® Kerrigans Craft Butchers, situated

  Make your menu say and do so  much more with healthpro Menu Mentoring®  Increasingly, people are taking an active interes

With some careful planning, a vegetarian diet that excludes meat, fish and poultry can provide adequate protein and other essential nutrients for the athl

Much abused and not surprisingly, therefore, rather injury prone, the hamstrings (the large group of muscles located on the back of the upper legs) deserv

  Pictured are some of our recent healthpro Begin to Run members looking justifiably delighted having completed their end of course 5 km c

  Our healthpro Physical Therapy Clinic offers treatment for musculoskeletal pain, injury, and dysfunction by highly qualified and experie

 Access our expertise in run coaching through our healthpro Run Clinic. Suitable for all levels of ability, Run Clinic offers one

  Discover, Develop and excel your Runner Within. This is a 10 week programme for recreational runners, from beginners to improvers. It is our goals

Here's to a wonderfully healthful New Year !     All the team at healthpro would like to wish our readers a New Year filled with the

At healthpro, we've enjoyed another great year of empowering individuals, groups, organisations, and businesses to eat and move for success! Our

  healthpro outdoor fitness at a location near you!   healthpro Road Runners is expanding throughout the Dublin area. Alongside

Menu Mentoring, Christmas 2014 Welcome to this months' healthpro Menu Mentoring® Newsletter, our last edition for 2014. This year, we've en

Inspirational healthpro Road Runners Patricia Hogan, Orla McKnight and Niamh Grimes saw out the year with stellar personal achievements. All thr

Exercising first thing in the morning can provide a great start to the day, invigorating both body and mind for the tasks ahead and also freeing up invalu

 Having discovered the joys of running in later life, Limerick man John Collins trained for, and successfully completed his first Dublin Marathon in

A delicious and tender meat dish, infused with herb and citrus flavours, ideal as part of a light lunch or as the centre piece of a family meal. Coeliac-f

Runner's knee and how to avoid it   Runner's knee is the common name for iliotibial band friction syndrome, a painful overuse condition that affec

Menu Mentoring Newsletter October 2014 Welcome to this months' healthpro Menu Mentoring® Newsletter. With the change of season around the c

Melanie completes Paris2Nice 2014 and raises valuable funds for the RNLI Throughout the year we've been charting the progress of another superwoman's que

Nutrition plays a key role in the immune system, helping the body to defend itself against infection such as winter colds and flu. A healthy, balanced die

  Fitness for winter - beat the bugs and the blues!  Fitness never sleeps at healthpro.   Our healthpro BOOTCAMP an

Following another great summer of motivating and inspiring fitness courses at healthpro, our Road Runners group are once again in moti

Harriette completes her second Ironman triathlon  We're delighted to report that healthpro Director, Harriette Lynch, completed her second

    BAY Restaurant, located in Clontarf, Dublin, (https://bay.ie/) continue to offer the very best in deliciously cooked, locally-sourced

This delicious soup is brim full of wonderful nutrients. As the results of our analyses indicate below, a single serving provides a significant percentage

In an extremely competitive sector of the food market, Apache Pizza, an innovative, fully Irish-owned business, are an increasing success story. Now with

September saw the welcome arrival of two new healthpro specialists to the team. Laoibhse Griffin holds a European Qualification Framework Leve

Do you suffer from: Upper and lower back pain/sciatica Neck and shoulder pain Repetitive strain injuries Tendonitis and frozen shoulder Sports inju

Lunchtime nutrition, not for dummies, but for smart people! The working lunch break presents an ideal opportunity to fuel your body with the nutrition it

  Increasingly, people are taking an active interest in their health and nutritional needs and a majority of customers want to make informed choices a

Menu Mentoring, September 2014 Welcome to this months' healthpro Menu Mentoring® Newsletter. In this edition we discuss upcoming EU legisla

On October the 25th, 2011, the European Parliment and the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011on the provision of food information to consumers. T

Ed Wilson completes Isle of Wight Challenge 2014 In our June newsletter we reported on the progress of Mr Ed Wilson towards his goal of completing the 20

  Kerrigans Craft Butchers taking customer care to a new level with the help of healthpro Menu Mentoring® Kerrigans Craft Butchers, s

  This delicious meatloaf was a recent recipe of the week at Kerrigans. Quick and easy to prepare, rich in protein and important vitamins and minerals

The status of the Howth Challenge Series on the Irish multisport calendar continues to grow, as evidenced by a record number of entrants for this year's r

Recipe of the Month - Cumin Roast Red Peppers and Tomatoes Recipe of the month - Cumin Roast Red Peppers & Tomatoes This delicious roasted dish, bri

The Bagel Bar working with healthpro Menu Mentoring® for excellence in customer information  The Bagel Bar have been working clos

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is classified as a water soluble vitamin and has important roles in the body in the formation of connective tissue, wound healin

Owing to the widespread popularity of weight-loss diets centred on the restriction of its' consumption, carbohydrate has become a much maligned foodgroup

Following another great summer of motivating and inspiring fitness courses at healthpro we're delighted to announce our forthcoming autumn sched

A recipe for success According to a recent report by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), a majority of consumers are in favour of informed choic

Do you suffer from.......... Lower back pain Muscle pain, tension or spasm Lower leg pain Pain and grinding in the knee Foot arch pain Bunions or

The Bagel Bar working with healthpro Menu Mentoring for better customer information  The bagel Bar have been working closely with the&nbsp

healthpro courses on the horizon We offer a range of ongoing group exercise courses, serving the fitness needs of both children and adults. &n

Recipe of the month - Feta, avocado, & red pepper salad with honey-lime dressing This deliciously light, yet filling, summer salad takes 15 minutes t

A common cause of heel pain is a condition known as plantar faciitis that involves pain and inflammation of a thick fibrous band of tissue, the plantar fa

       healthpro Road Runners offer help for hamstrings! The hamstrings are a large group of muscles (semitendinosus, semimembran

Chicken, Avocado and Radish Salad This chicken with avocado and radish salad combines some of our favourite ingredients into a wonderfully tasteful and

healthpro Consultant Dietitian Harriette Lynch recently appeared on TV3's Midday programme to give pre-race nutritional advice to participants in the

healthpro Dietetic Clinic explains cholesterol Cholesterol, a naturally occuring substance produced by the liver within the body, is essential for t

Billy Byrne Neuromuscular Physical Therapist  Billy is a vastly experienced and highly regarded neuromuscular physical therapist, with over thi

This June we'd like to relate an inspirational story. Whilst raising four wonderful children and simultaneously forging a successful career in law, a lady

  healthpro in association with Outfront Events, and with the help of our generous local sponsors, are delighted to once again host the annual

October 2011: Breast Cancer Awareness Let Us Take Action at the bay Restaurant In Ireland alone over 2500 women are diagnosed per year with breast cancer

Press Release: November, 2010 Competition Time:  Contact: Michelle Tighe/ Sinead Costello Phone:+353 86 4119222 Email: michelle@healthpro.ie o

2010 is the year where the bay restaurant are focusing on providing their customers with the full nutritional breakdown, allergens and lifestyle explanation