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Beating over 100,000 times day delivering food and oxygen in the blood to all the parts of the body, the heart like any engine or pump is in need of fuel, care and consideration. In a world where convenience is championed, the battle to make time for healthy home cooking is a battle to protect your heart, as the food choices you make can adversely or positively affect your heart health, appetite and energy levels. With Heart Disease being Ireland’s No.1 killer with approximately 10,000* de …

From bottle to brunch, the journey from breast or bottle through to solids is an exciting voyage of discovery for your little one. But for new parent’s access to accurate information and guidance can often be clouded by the well meaning advice of grandparents, friends, family and the internet. Read on as we work to separate baby myths from baby reality. Allergic to Mum’s Milk Myth: Some babies are actually allergic to their mother’s milk. Reality: It is totally untrue, no b …

It’s proven exercise is good for you, regular physical activity, helps to boost your immune system, enhance your cardiovascular and mental health, assist in weight loss and boost energy levels and self-esteem. However actually doing it is another thing altogether! We all have that inner voice that can easily convince us that the couch is too comfy, or it’s too cold and wet outside, but sticking with your exercise routine requires motivation. And it’s motivation that will help you power thr …

Congratulations! And so the journey begins. The first weeks and months of pregnancy are both exciting and exhausting, full of new experiences, challenges and the unknown. So from confirming your pregnancy through to arranging your prenatal appointment, we’ve put together a guide to help you navigate the first trimester in organised style.Confirm Your Pregnancy Missed your periods? Experiencing any weird symptoms? Suspect you’re pregnant? Confirming your pregnancy can be done via a few wa …

Congratulations – you’re having a baby! Our handy shopping checklist will help you figure out what to buy and when, during your pregnancy! Nutrients First off…let’s start with giving you the essential nutrients needed during pregnancy. Maternity supplements ensure you are getting enough Folic Acid and Vitamin D throughout this journey – Our Top Seller for mum’s all over Ireland is Pregnacare Plus. If you wish to get the ultimate nutrients cocktail based on each trimester we c …