3 Small positive changes that will improve your diet
Moving through the first week of January and into a new year, all of the conversation is around resolutions, how and why to make them and why we mostly fail! We talked previously about how to make your self-talk positive and supportive of your eating pattern and health.
How to make this the year you actually stick to your New Year’s Resolution?
As time evolved and societies changed, what began as a practice of hope and intention to improve one’s life by the Babylonians, has been co-opted by many industries, with the health industry gleaming the spotlight for many years. In 2021, the most popular resolutions included eating less meat, moving more, practicing more self care, more kindness, spending less time on social media.
What is Immune Fitness and what employers can do to support it?
One of the key outcomes of the Covid 19 global pandemic is that we are all more aware of our immune system, something we possibly wouldn't have given a second thought to previously. You are familiar with the headline "how to support your immune system", however another topic that is gaining momentum is 'Immune Fitness'.
Top 5 tips for intuitive eating at Christmas
I know it feels early to be mentioning Christmas for us too. However we feel it's a good time to bring up this conversation about food while you have the time to contemplate it. Many celebrations involve food and for some, it can send us into an anxious spin about holiday weight gain and un-doing any good 'work' they've put into their diet at this point.
The importance of eating well during times of stress
Stress is a normal part of life and the body's reaction can be through physical, mental and/or emotional changes. There are many causes of stress, indeed it creeps into our lives from many directions. However, our reactions to stress differ based on our genetics, our own circumstances, environment, and life experiences.
How to capture that holiday feeling?
Holidays tend to mostly be in the moment, very little should's. At least I hope that's how it is for you. The scientific community has accumulated much evidence to show us that taking a break from work has many health benefits, such as reducing stress, depression, and improving the immune system.
How can you encourage Healthy Eating in your workplace?
The first question you might ask is, why encourage healthy eating in my workplace? There is significant research outlining that an unhealthy diet is related to an increased risk of chronic diseases, including heart diseases, diabetes and cancer.
3 reasons why you should include Nutrition in your workplace wellbeing program
Everyone wants to live longer and work smarter however, do we slow down enough to consider how our lifestyle is impacting our health, how it's impacting our performance? Actually, I will rephrase that, do we know how to slow down?
“The facts about gut health” Webinar
The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light on the risks of poor health and well-being. This has been evidenced with the level of business disruption, bringing workplace wellbeing to the forefront. Employees are the most important asset of a business, a healthy workforce can enable a more competitive business.
The importance of Vitamin D for our health
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which plays a central role in our health. It is obtained during exposure to sunlight by skin biosynthesis and from natural dietary sources. Due to the lack of prolonged sunshine in Ireland and the low dietary Vitamin D intake, deficiency is a critical problem in Ireland for all age groups.
3 food things you can do to get more quality 😴💤
I'm pretty sure like us here at Ciall Health, you are experiencing some form of worry or stress as the numbers of cases rise and there is plenty of talk about the potential of Level 4 and schools closing for an additional week or two! This week we are drawing your attention to how SLEEP and DIGESTION influence each other.
The ups & downs of Blood Sugars
Do you feel faint or dizzy if you go without food for more than 3-4 hours? Do you get headaches if you do not eat for long periods of time? Or do you have difficulty concentrating without a sugar pick me up? Chances are you are riding the blood sugar rollercoaster.
A healthy return to school in our lunch box – the why, what and how!
Why is a healthy lunch box important for children? A sustaining nutritious lunch supports steady growth and development for children, supports their immune system and reduces the risk of chronic disease later in life.
Why invest in an Employee health program
At Ciall Health we understand that a healthier workforce is paramount to the success of a company. Studies have shown many benefits including reduced absenteeism, more engaged and greater staff morale. Plus, a healthy workforce is more likely to attract and retain key staff.
Tips to help your immune system
I purposely called this article how to help your immune system as opposed to boosting your immune system. The idea that you can boost your immune system is tempting but the immune system is a system and not a single entity.
How to cope and manage stress in these uncertain times
In these uncertain times, where we are all told to self-isolate, the not knowing the restrictions on our freedom or the worry of contracting the virus can make even the most laid back of us feel stressed. It's only natural to feel overwhelmed by the current situation we find ourselves in.
5 reasons to get more FIBRE into your diet?
Fibre belongs to the carbohydrates nutrient group. So that means that plants are the only foods that give us dietary fibre. But fibre, unlike sugars and starch, don't get broken down in the small intestines for glucose absorption, aka energy production, they carry on down undigested to the lower intestines where all the good fibre work happens.
Help to avoid the pitfalls of food shopping
Many people dread going food shopping - the traffic, parking, shopping bags, patience and sheer diligence required sometimes can be overwhelming. This can be further exacerbated with children when pester power kicks in! So here are some simple tips that may help in doing the dreaded chore.