#Aoife Hearne

Aoife Hearne: My child's lunchbox comes home from school unopened

#Aoife Hearne

Registered dietitian

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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..."

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Aoife Hearne: My teenage son feels bloated after eating

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Aoife Hearne: Baby’s intolerance to milk could be an allergy

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Aoife Hearne: My three-year-old is refusing to eat his vegetables

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Aoife Hearne: I'm worried my vegan teenage daughter is not eating properly

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Aoife Hearne: What can I do to ensure my child does not get dental cavities?

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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

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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

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Aoife Hearne: I'm worried my child will turn into a fussy eater

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