✨Researchers in the US showed that, in general, people are less likely to examine the nutrition labels of bars which contain health claims - this is not a good idea. Yes, you might gain an extra boost of a vitamin or two, but these claims are often accompanied with the addition of sugar and calories. Make sure to read beyond the life-altering promises and remember, the first ingredient on the list is the main ingredient and the list descends in order of amounts after that .. you do not want to see sugar as number 1. Some products are better than others, so take the time to compare. As always, homemade is best! ✨

✨ Athletes eat and train. They don't diet and exercise. ✨ You'll never hear a successful athlete talk about the latest celebrity diet plan or a quick-fix 5 second workout! 🌟 Be your best in the gym, on the pitch and at the track with effective training and sensible nutrition ... remember, there is no quick way to success.

✨Overnight Oats ✨ All you porridge lovers might be feeling the heat during this amazing taste of summer ... why not keep cool and try overnight oats for breakfast? ⭐️ Add your portion of porridge oats to a bowl and mix in some milk ... the ratio should be double the amount of milk to oats in order to prevent the oats absorbing all the milk, leaving you with concrete, which is NOT appealing at 7am! ⭐️ Leave to set in the fridge overnight ⭐️ In the morning, remove the bowl from the fridge and stir the mixture. ⭐️ Add some fresh fruit ... for a summery taste, think sliced strawberries, mango, pineapple, banana, blueberries... Enjoy! ☀️

📚Exams can bring about a lot of stress and anxiety ... for students and parents alike! 📚It's not all about books and grades though, don't forget that good nutrition and regular exercise are very important to help prevent a brain meltdown! Good luck everyone 🙂

✨Melon Bowl! ✨ A melon makes a great base for a fruity snack and helps to preserve that light and refreshing taste. No energy slump! I've got honeydew melon, blueberries, pomegranate and strawberries here ... what are you going to add? 😍

Sunday night 😑

As if we need an excuse to buy summer berries 😀 Get a free Keelings cool-bag if you buy 2 fruit packs ... GO!

Restless legs? Having trouble sleeping at night? Read about the benefits of including magnesium in your diet .. dark green vegetables are a great source of this mineral. As always, try to get these important minerals through your diet, rather than relying on supplements.

When our stress levels increase, so too does the hormone cortisol which is produced as part of our adrenal system. It promotes the 'fight or flight' mode and can throw your body off balance. Stress is often a silent contributing factor to many conditions or discomforts we feel each day ... Digestive issues Migraines Fatigue Inflammation Low mood Poor appetite Poor food choices such as sugar, convenience food etc. Check out Dr. Ciara Kelly's tips below on how to manage stress and how it might be affecting you!

Count nutrients, not calories!

Many of us spend a lot of time inside because of work 😔 ☀️☀️ So, take advantage of these blue(ish) skies on this Bank Holiday and get outside for a boost of Vitamin D! Remember, our bodies can't make this very important vitamin so we need to make every effort to spend time outside in order to increase our levels. Failing that, book a summer holiday! 😎

🥕Eat Your Greens! ⭐️ Vegetables keep you full for longer - high in fibre and water, vegetables are more efficient at filling you up than processed carbs, which lack fibre. Combine vegetables with protein and healthy fats. ⭐️ Vegetables help maintain normal energy levels - the fibre content helps to regulate blood sugars which should prevent afternoon slumps and sugar cravings, which often accompany processed food. ⭐️ Vegetables have many health benefits - a diet rich in a variety of vegetables provides antioxidants (Vitamin A, C, selenium etc.) which can help lower inflammation, lower cholesterol levels and may reduce the hardening of arteries. So ... eat more veg, our mammies were right 😋