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Aoife Hearne: My son has lost his appetite following virus
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Aoife Hearne: How can I help my teething baby who is refusing to eat?
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Aoife Hearne: My pre-teen son wants to lose weight
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Aoife Hearne: I'm worried about my child who only wants to eat beige foods 
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Aoife Hearne: How can I encourage my son to eat his lunch?
Aoife Hearne: Can a child drink too much milk?
Aoife Hearne: Can a child drink too much milk?
While milk is a wholesome addition to any diet, it is critical we have variety in what we eat, and it’s no different for children. It is not unusual for children to be picky with the foods they eat at all ages, particularly up to the age of five

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

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Aoife Hearne: I'm worried about my starchy pregnancy diet 
Could my poor diet be affecting my baby's development?

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

Breakfast
Aoife Hearne: I'm worried about my starchy pregnancy diet 
Could my poor diet be affecting my baby's development?

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

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Aoife Hearne: My teenage daughter wants to eat gluten-free foods, is it safe for her?
Some gluten-free foods seem to be highly processed

Tue, 26 Dec, 2023

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Aoife Hearne: What is the best source of calcium for a lactose-intolerant child? 
"When we eat lactose our body uses an enzyme called lactase to break apart this two-sugar molecule and make it easier to digest. For some, the body does not produce enough of this all-important enzyme, which leads to pain, discomfort and bloating when they eat lactose-rich food."

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

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Aoife Hearne: My teenage daughter's heavy periods drain her energy 
"The biggest risk with heavy periods is that you can develop anaemia, specifically iron-deficiency anaemia - this happens when you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body..."

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

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Aoife Hearne: My teenage son feels bloated after eating 
"Gut symptoms such as bloating, cramping, and irregular bowel habits can be symptomatic of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but also of a far more serious autoimmune condition, coeliac disease."

Tue, 01 Aug, 2023

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Aoife Hearne: Baby’s intolerance to milk could be an allergy
"What your baby can drink at one year old will depend if she has been diagnosed with lactose intolerance or cow’s milk protein allergy"

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

Child is very unhappy with having to eat vegetables.
Aoife Hearne: My three-year-old is refusing to eat his vegetables 
"Many parents struggle when they see the vegetables left behind, but the more you draw attention to it, the lower the chances your child will eat them."

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

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Aoife Hearne: I'm worried my vegan teenage daughter is not eating properly 
According to a 2021 Bord Bia survey, approximately 2% to 4% of the Irish population identifies as vegan - while this figure may seem low, it’s an increase from previous years.

Wed, 10 May, 2023

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Aoife Hearne: What can I do to ensure my child does not get dental cavities?
My three-year-old has dental cavities. The dentist blames the cartons of fruit juice I gave him at lunchtime. What can I do to ensure his permanent teeth are healthy?

Tue, 11 Apr, 2023

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Aoife Hearne: What can I dish up when I'm too tired to cook? 
"Feeding families is not easy — the key to success is to be realistic with our cooking goals."

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

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Aoife Hearne: How can I help my three-year-old who suffers from constipation? 
"For more than 90% of children the cause is “functional” rather than a structural or a medical issue. It is commonly triggered by an event such as a child associating pain or discomfort with a bowel movement which then develops into a chronic situation."

Wed, 22 Feb, 2023

Fried eggs with tomatoes
Aoife Hearne: Is there a healthy alternative to a fried breakfast? 
Eggs are a versatile breakfast option and have a lot to offer

Wed, 18 Jan, 2023

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Aoife Hearne: My son eats lots of dairy but has brittle nails, what else should we do?
"Our nails are primarily made of the protein keratin - protein is essential for growth and repair, so it plays a vital role in all our cells."

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

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Aoife Hearne: Do I need to give my children a supplement? 
Eating a wide variety of foods that provide vitamins and minerals is key to maintaining a high-functioning immune system

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

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Aoife Hearne: How can I wean my baby onto solid foods? 
Introducing solids for all infants is a gradual process with the goal that by 12 months, the baby is eating family foods

Wed, 26 Oct, 2022

Trying To Get a Young Girl to Eat Her Greens
Aoife Hearne: I'm worried my child will turn into a fussy eater
Don't give up!

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

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Aoife Hearne: Top tips to make mealtimes less challenging
Here are some tips to help create a plan that works for your family and reduce how many meals you cook each evening.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2022

Pump action: Aoife Hearne on how to continue breastfeeding after you return to work
Pump action: Aoife Hearne on how to continue breastfeeding after you return to work
By expressing milk it’s possible to continue breastfeeding when you return to work, says dietitian Aoife Hearne.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2018

Focus on key foods during second trimester of pregnancy
Focus on key foods during second trimester of pregnancy
Now entering her third trimester, dietitian Aoife Hearne is feeling great, but is lamenting the fact there will be a lot of ‘lasts’ with this, her final pregnancy.

Fri, 09 Mar, 2018

Taking baby steps: 10 changes to nutrition than can help aid conception
Taking baby steps: 10 changes to nutrition than can help aid conception
Dietitian Aoife Hearne on the importance of nutrition before conception.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2018

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