Excessive flatulence, gut bacteria and FODMAPs – it’s more than hot air

A fresh food offering in Dunnes; dining with the stars at Itsa; and say goodbye to Thornton’s

Many of the symptoms associated with the menopause can be managed by lifestyle

Expert tips to help your children learn when they are through the school gates

Resistance training is the best way to prevent loss of muscle mass, which is a major cause of disability in older women

Giving up meat is not necessary but people need to stretch their protein horizons

Quick fixes won’t work: the only way to diet effectively is to change longstanding habits

Nutritionist says no evidence that food is an addictive substance

Not enough evidence to show common foods or particular ingredients are addictive

Recipe for success in food industry is to diversify

Inadequate protein in older adults leads to a more rapid, unintentional loss of body weight and muscle

The Fodmaps approach has had positive results for people struggling with irritable bowel syndrome

There are many ways to trim the fats and sugars from your home-cooked meals – and even your takeaways

Irish people consume too much salt. A diagnosis of heart trouble prompted chef Brian McDermott to remove it from his kitchen

Apart from tackling the obesity epidemic, there are huge environmental benefits linked to the pledge

Sleep deprivation can mess up the body’s metabolic rate and cause an imbalance

The truth is, there is no single cause and no single treatment for obesity

Writing out a plan forces us to really think about what we want to change

Don’t deny yourself a little party food this Christmas but try to get back to healthy eating as quickly as possible

While alcohol consumption per adult declined by 12.5% between 2007 and 2012, we’re still fond of our drink

While it’s true that we need some fats in our food, the type and the quantity are the most important factors

Thousands of species of friendly bacteria are at work in your gut. Nurture them with the right food and they’ll boost your immune system

Many people discover they have thyroid problems after battling expanding waistlines for many years

Many parents find the treats collected at Halloween can present huge problems for their children with allergies

While diet in some sunnier shores may be changing, the original regional foodstuffs are a recipe for better health

Food plays a very important contributing role in the development and management of mental health

The general guideline is to eat two servings of fish each week – one oily and one white

When did eating and drinking get so complicated? Consumers are already unsure if red meat and milk are healthy or hazardous. Now some scientists are questioning the health benefits of juices and smoothies

A standalone source of protein, eggs offer a light meal option that is both nutritious and inexpensive

Sugar intake does not cause type 1 diabetes but artificial sweeteners are more gentle on blood glucose levels

Protein-rich food helps make muscle, connective tissue and crucial enzymes

Consistently tasting once-rejected food, such as vegetables, can help that food ‘grow’ on the taste buds

It's not just what you cook on the barbecue that matters - how you cook it plays a big part too