Fewer people are exercising at the recommended weekly levels than they were 15 months ago, according to new research from the Nutrition & Health Foundation (NHF). Just over a quarter (26%) of Ireland’s workforce exercise at the recommended level of over 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week, down from almost a third (32%) only fifteen months ago. Four in ten … [Read more...] about Fewer Irish people exercising at recommended levels – National Workplace Wellbeing Day Friday 8th April
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Rozanne Stephens' Top 10 Tips for Eat Smart Week
Rozanne Stephens' Top 10 Tips for Eat Smart Week Take time out to plan all your meals and snacks for the week. Make a comprehensive list and stick to it when you go shopping. Keep a small stock of Store cupboard Essentials and Freezer Treasures so you can concentrate on the fresh items. Buy loose fruits and vegetables so you get the exact quantity you need to … [Read more...] about Rozanne Stephens' Top 10 Tips for Eat Smart Week
Shop Smart, Cook Smart, Eat Smart – NHF Eat Smart Week 19th-25th April
In current times, families are faced with reduced disposable income through wages cuts, redundancy and increased taxes. The Nutrition & Health Foundation (NHF) is asking people to use this as an opportunity to shop smart, cook smart and eat smart together in order to establish a healthy diet for life for all the family starting with Eat Smart Week (19th – 25th April). This … [Read more...] about Shop Smart, Cook Smart, Eat Smart – NHF Eat Smart Week 19th-25th April
27% of Irish consumers never read food labels
Get to grips with food labeling and the recommended daily calorie intake with the help of The Nutrition and Health Foundation - 27% of Irish consumers never read food labels It is further apparent from last night’s episode of Operation Transformation, that Irish people do not understand food labeling and its importance or are aware of the recommended daily calorie intake. … [Read more...] about 27% of Irish consumers never read food labels
Be realistic when making New Year Resolutions, think twice about Fad Diets
New research results released by the NHF today, Tuesday 12th January 2010 shows that over the past twelve months 69% of female participants and 49% of male participants have tried to lose weight. However, only 42% of women and 29% of men actually succeeded in losing weight. For 2010, the Nutrition & Health Foundation (NHF) is strongly urging people to take time out and set … [Read more...] about Be realistic when making New Year Resolutions, think twice about Fad Diets