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Food allergies, what parents need to know
Food allergies can cause a huge amount of confusion and worry for parents. Here dietitian Sarah Keogh answers some of the common questions she has been asked by parents.
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Are air fryers a healthier way to cook?
The air fryer is touted as a cheaper, healthier way to cook food. But has it earned its healthy claims? That depends, say our nutritionists, on what you are cooking and what the alternative is.
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Sweet, warmly spiced, earthy, and often with a boozy note, the flavours and fragrances of Christmas fare are unmistakeable.
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Enjoying an allergen free Christmas
Whether it’s a slap up spread, nibbles, or the full Christmas dinner, it’s always a good idea to find out if any of your guests have a food allergy, food intolerances or coeliac disease.
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If you buy convenience foods that need to be heated, remember to check the use by date, store the food in your fridge, check for damaged packaging and don’t reheat leftovers after cooking, advises safefood’s Dr Mairead McCann.
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Do you need to take a vitamin D supplement?
You might have heard lately about Vitamin D and why it’s important for some of us to take it. But did you know why?
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Eating well during the menopause
Menopause is a topic that is not discussed enough, and every woman experiences it differently. To help, safefood’s Anne Parle has healthy eating suggestions to help relieve some menopausal symptoms.
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How to know if a recipe is healthy
When googling or scrolling on our feeds, we can often be inspired to try new recipes served up to us. Many of these recipes claim to be healthy, but how can we know for sure if the recipe genuinely lives up to its health claims?
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With the kids going back to school, here are our tips to help you make healthy lunchboxes that your children will enjoy.
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Best before - and likely to be fine after
As some supermarkets announce they are removing “best before” dates on fresh fruit and vegetables to help reduce food waste, we asked our food safety experts if they had any concerns.
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