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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
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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
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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
3 March 2020 | more ...

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
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Buy It – Booking your event online in adequate time guarantees you your race number. It might also mean you pay less. Furthermore, nothing provide
25 February 2020 | more ...

Ahead of the launch of Precision Performance Nutrition in January, 2020, we spoke with Course Director and Performance Nutritionist, Dr Alan Kennedy, to lea
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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
28 October 2019 | more ...

Once again healthpro had the privilege of contributing to the judging panel for this years’ Free From Food Awards (FFFA). The FFFA recognis
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder involving chronic high blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia). The disease is characterised by disturbances to
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A significant proportion of consumers are subject to food allergies or intolerances (read our previous blog explaining the difference between these two cond
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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
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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
5 June 2018 | more ...
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
20 May 2018 | more ...

Kanoodle is an Asian cuisine franchise located in Dublin city centre, Clontarf, Dundrum, Navan and Drogheda. As they say themselves, Kanoodle are dedicated
1 May 2018 | more ...
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
1 May 2018 | more ...
Café Sora, located in Dublin 2, are well known for their fresh deli and barista style coffee. healthpro's Menu Mentoring team work wit
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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
28 February 2018 | more ...

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.
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With locations throughout counties Dublin, Meath and Louth, Kanoodle have been providing delicious Asian-inspired cuisine for over four years to a growing c
31 October 2017 | more ...

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
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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
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Kerrigan’s Craft Butchers have long since appreciated and valued consumer health and nutrition. Their partnership with healthpro Menu Mentoring&r
10 October 2017 | more ...

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
11 September 2017 | more ...

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
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Food waste continues to be a chronic problem for many Irish food businesses, impacting negatively on what may otherwise be highly satisfactory pro
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Consumer awareness and appreciation of digestive health and wellness appears to be a growing trend. Indeed, recent Google Trends Analysis states that &ldquo
2 August 2017 | more ...

Beshoff Bros proudly provide their customers with “the tastiest, highest-quality fish and chips in Dublin at the best prices”. Integral to Besho
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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.
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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
5 July 2017 | more ...

As foods with significant protein content are typically animal-derived, it may be challenging to include adequate amounts of this nutrient in vegetarian or
5 July 2017 | more ...

In 2008, Fáilte Ireland, recognising the potential of the wellness sector, developed a categorisation system and platform for health and wellness off
7 June 2017 | more ...

A recent audit by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) found that an ‘unacceptable’ amount of Irish food businesses fail to provide accur
7 June 2017 | more ...

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
3 May 2017 | more ...

By utilising Irish produce and cooking with ‘in season’ ingredients, Irish restaurants and food outlets not only help support local food produce
3 May 2017 | more ...

The recent interest in chocolate as a ‘superfood’ has sparked extensive research to separate facts from fiction. In its purest form research has
5 April 2017 | more ...

Sugar found naturally in fruit, milk and wholefoods is categorised differently to the ‘free’ or ‘added’ sugar found in sweets, cakes
5 April 2017 | more ...

The Salt Solution: Guidance for Your Food Outlet High levels of dietary salt are associated with raised blood pressure, development of hypertension and inc
8 February 2017 | more ...

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
5 February 2017 | more ...

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
10 January 2017 | more ...

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?
10 January 2017 | more ...

People are choosing plant-based diets for various reasons, from its' many associated health benefits, to environmental and ethical concerns,
13 December 2016 | more ...

Well-planned vegetarian diets, that exclude meat, fish and poultry and contain a variety of plant-based protein foods, such as soy products, b
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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
5 December 2016 | more ...
In December 2014, the requirement to declare food allergens on prepacked food was extended to include non-prepacked foods by the Food Informatio
28 November 2016 | more ...

A food allergy occurs when the immune system incorrectly responds to specific substances within foods known as allergens. The immune system reco
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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
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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
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Kerrigans Craft Butchers taking customer care to a new level with the help of healthpro Menu Mentoring® Kerrigans Craft Butchers, situated
4 August 2015 | more ...

Make your menu say and do so much more with healthpro Menu Mentoring® Increasingly, people are taking an active interes
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With some careful planning, a vegetarian diet that excludes meat, fish and poultry can provide adequate protein and other essential nutrients for the athl
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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
21 April 2015 | more ...

Pictured are some of our recent healthpro Begin to Run members looking justifiably delighted having completed their end of course 5 km c
31 March 2015 | more ...

Our healthpro Physical Therapy Clinic offers treatment for musculoskeletal pain, injury, and dysfunction by highly qualified and experie
15 March 2015 | more ...

Access our expertise in run coaching through our healthpro Run Clinic. Suitable for all levels of ability, Run Clinic offers one
11 March 2015 | more ...

Discover, Develop and excel your Runner Within. This is a 10 week programme for recreational runners, from beginners to improvers. It is our goals
7 March 2015 | more ...

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
5 January 2015 | more ...

At healthpro, we've enjoyed another great year of empowering individuals, groups, organisations, and businesses to eat and move for success! Our
23 December 2014 | more ...

healthpro outdoor fitness at a location near you! healthpro Road Runners is expanding throughout the Dublin area. Alongside
16 December 2014 | more ...

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

Inspirational healthpro Road Runners Patricia Hogan, Orla McKnight and Niamh Grimes saw out the year with stellar personal achievements. All thr
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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
10 November 2014 | more ...

Having discovered the joys of running in later life, Limerick man John Collins trained for, and successfully completed his first Dublin Marathon in
6 November 2014 | more ...

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
3 November 2014 | more ...

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

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
9 October 2014 | more ...

Fitness for winter - beat the bugs and the blues! Fitness never sleeps at healthpro. Our healthpro BOOTCAMP an
5 October 2014 | more ...

Following another great summer of motivating and inspiring fitness courses at healthpro, our Road Runners group are once again in moti
4 October 2014 | more ...

Harriette completes her second Ironman triathlon We're delighted to report that healthpro Director, Harriette Lynch, completed her second
4 October 2014 | more ...

BAY Restaurant, located in Clontarf, Dublin, (https://bay.ie/) continue to offer the very best in deliciously cooked, locally-sourced
3 October 2014 | more ...

This delicious soup is brim full of wonderful nutrients. As the results of our analyses indicate below, a single serving provides a significant percentage
1 October 2014 | more ...

In an extremely competitive sector of the food market, Apache Pizza, an innovative, fully Irish-owned business, are an increasing success story. Now with
1 October 2014 | more ...

September saw the welcome arrival of two new healthpro specialists to the team. Laoibhse Griffin holds a European Qualification Framework Leve
21 September 2014 | more ...

Do you suffer from: Upper and lower back pain/sciatica Neck and shoulder pain Repetitive strain injuries Tendonitis and frozen shoulder Sports inju
19 September 2014 | more ...

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
16 September 2014 | more ...

Increasingly, people are taking an active interest in their health and nutritional needs and a majority of customers want to make informed choices a
11 September 2014 | more ...

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

Kerrigans Craft Butchers taking customer care to a new level with the help of healthpro Menu Mentoring® Kerrigans Craft Butchers, s
29 August 2014 | more ...

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
23 August 2014 | more ...

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
4 August 2014 | more ...

Recipe of the Month - Cumin Roast Red Peppers and Tomatoes Recipe of the month - Cumin Roast Red Peppers & Tomatoes This delicious roasted dish, bri
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The Bagel Bar working with healthpro Menu Mentoring® for excellence in customer information The Bagel Bar have been working clos
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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
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Owing to the widespread popularity of weight-loss diets centred on the restriction of its' consumption, carbohydrate has become a much maligned foodgroup
11 July 2014 | more ...

Following another great summer of motivating and inspiring fitness courses at healthpro we're delighted to announce our forthcoming autumn sched
10 July 2014 | more ...

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
2 July 2014 | more ...

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
19 June 2014 | more ...

The Bagel Bar working with healthpro Menu Mentoring for better customer information The bagel Bar have been working closely with the 
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healthpro courses on the horizon We offer a range of ongoing group exercise courses, serving the fitness needs of both children and adults. &n
11 June 2014 | more ...

Recipe of the month - Feta, avocado, & red pepper salad with honey-lime dressing This deliciously light, yet filling, summer salad takes 15 minutes t
7 June 2014 | more ...

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
6 June 2014 | more ...

healthpro Road Runners offer help for hamstrings! The hamstrings are a large group of muscles (semitendinosus, semimembran
5 June 2014 | more ...

Chicken, Avocado and Radish Salad This chicken with avocado and radish salad combines some of our favourite ingredients into a wonderfully tasteful and
3 June 2014 | more ...

healthpro Consultant Dietitian Harriette Lynch recently appeared on TV3's Midday programme to give pre-race nutritional advice to participants in the
3 June 2014 | more ...

healthpro Dietetic Clinic explains cholesterol Cholesterol, a naturally occuring substance produced by the liver within the body, is essential for t
3 June 2014 | more ...

Billy Byrne Neuromuscular Physical Therapist Billy is a vastly experienced and highly regarded neuromuscular physical therapist, with over thi
2 June 2014 | more ...

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
1 June 2014 | more ...

healthpro in association with Outfront Events, and with the help of our generous local sponsors, are delighted to once again host the annual
10 May 2014 | more ...

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
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Press Release: November, 2010 Competition Time: Contact: Michelle Tighe/ Sinead Costello Phone:+353 86 4119222 Email: michelle@healthpro.ie o
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2010 is the year where the bay restaurant are focusing on providing their customers with the full nutritional breakdown, allergens and lifestyle explanation
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