Food safety and healthy eating on the island of Ireland

Vitamin D

Remember, if you live in Ireland you need to take a vitamin D supplement until 17 March.

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Read Raw milk risks Raw milk can contain harmful bacteria. If you choose to drink it our advice is to boil it first.

Read Why we need fibre in our diet Getting enough fibre helps lower our risk of heart disease, diabetes and weight gain.

Read The food environment Take a look at the food that surrounds us. Is it good enough?

Read Vitamin D Remember, if you live in Ireland you need to take a vitamin D supplement until 17 March.

Food Safety

From storing food safely to preparing and cooking food

Read How to cook ready meals safely

To avoid food poisoning from bacteria like Listeria, heat ready meals until they are steaming hot all the way through. Only heat them once.

Read How to stop food poisoning bacteria from spreading

Raw food can carry bacteria that cause food poisoning. These bacteria can spread to other food through hands, utensils and surfaces. Clean as you go to stop them spreading.

Watch Speak up about food allergies

Whether you’re eating out or ordering in, don’t hesitate to ask a food business about food allergens and any risk of cross-contamination.

Recipes

Soup recipes

There's nothing quite as comforting as a steaming bowl of homemade soup.

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Scotch broth

This traditional Scottish dish is rich, filling and warm enough to take the chill out of the coldest bones. Great for warming up after outdoors activity in winter.

Homemade vegetable soup

This chunky homemade vegetable packed soup is easy to make – even if you have never cooked before, this recipe is for everyone!

Leek and potato soup

A delicious soup that is easy to prepare and makes a great lunch! This leek and potato soup is also low in fats, saturates and sugar.

Chickpea soup with red peppers

Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet but also taste fantastic, especially when made into a homemade soup.

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