Health and Wellbeing

2009 Archive

	Christmas Cheer and a New Year! December 2011 - Christmas Time - for some it may bring a calendar filled with one party after another, while for others it may involve preparing a festive feast for extended family and friends. Whatever it means to you, your health and wellbeing should still remain a priority.
	Beating the Winter Blues with Warming Foods! November 2011 - Winter is well and truly upon us and there is nothing nicer during these cold months than tucking into a piping hot home cooked meal after a long day at work, college or school.
	Healthy Bones – Through Every Stage of Life! October 2011 - A ‘bone friendly’ diet which encompasses a varied, balanced diet and ensures adequate intake of vitamins and minerals including calcium and vitamin D, should be encouraged from the early years and maintained throughout the transition into the teenage years and adulthood.
	Breakfast – Starting Your Day the Best Possible Way! September 2011 - Getting back into the swing of things after a long enjoyable summer can sometimes be challenging, but with a little bit of planning and preparation, you can soon have everything running like clockwork!
	School Milk - Reap The Rewards! August 2011 - Find out how the new School Milk Loyalty Programme, can offer you loyalty club discounts at regular intervals throughout the year.
	Think Irish Food for that Summer Mood! July 2011 - Famous around the globe for its green pastures and producing delicious food year round, some of Ireland’s finest produce is right on your doorstep.
	School is Out! June 2011 - As the schools close for the summer months, we provide lots of ideas for keeping the kids entertained!
	The NDC Milk It Advertising Awards! May 2011 - Find out all about the NDC Milk It Awards including the winners, the judges and the Awards Ceremony that took place in the Aviva Stadium on May 12th, 2011.
	Spring into Action - Feel 'Blooming’ Brilliant! April 2011 - A healthy, varied diet combined with physical activity is fundamental to our health and wellbeing. Included are tips on fitting fitness into your daily routine, as the spring weather entices us outdoors!
	Irish Cuisine - Keeping it Green! March 2011 - This Health and Wellbeing page includes a traditional, tasty Irish dairy recipe and encourages you to support local Irish farmers.
	Pancake Perfection! February 2011 - Pancakes are tasty treats that can be served up as part of a lazy weekend breakfast, a speedy snack or as a delicious dessert.
	The Mindful Approach - Advice from Fiona Hoban and the NDC January 2011 - Fiona Hoban, counsellor & communications consultant, offers expert guidance on life skills and stress management to ensure that we begin the New Year with a positive outlook.
	Christmas Cooking: For a Festive Feast! December 2010 - This Christmas Health and Wellbeing Page includes dairy cuisine for the whole family to savour and enjoy.
	Milk It For all It's Worth! November 2010 - ‘Milk It For All It's Worth’ is a new and exciting campaign launched by the National Dairy Council (NDC) emphasising the nutritional benefits of milk and dairy consumption, particularly to teenagers and young adults.
	Bone Health - A skeleton is for life, not just for Halloween! October 2010 - As October 20th, 2010 marks World Osteoporosis Day, this page is dedicated to bone health and how a 'bone-friendly' diet and lifestyle can benefit your bones throughout your lifetime.
	Milk it! Secondary School Advertising Awards September 2010 - Find out all you need to know about the new and exciting Milk It advertising awards for secondary schools, recently launched by the National Dairy Council.
	Healthy Eating on a Student Budget August 2010 - For those venturing off to college or returning after the summer, this article offers practical advice on healthy eating for students on a budget.
	Fun in the Sun - Nutrition tips for summer July 2010 - This Health & Wellbeing feature focuses on ways to optimise nutrition throughout the summer months and lots of tips to help keep you and your family healthy and happy this summer.
	The Fresh Milk Club June 2010 - Children throughout Ireland are enjoying being part of one of Ireland’s fastest growing clubs - the Fresh Milk Club.
	Advice from the Dental Health Foundation and the NDC May 2010 - The Dental Health Foundation (DHF) is involved in promoting oral health in Ireland through the provision of resources and interventions and by influencing policy through a multisectoral, partnership approach.
	Irish Butter - A delicious and versatile food April 2010 - Natural and delicious Irish butter is an enduring ambassador for the values of the Irish dairy industry.
	The School Milk Scheme - Join the Club March 2010 - The EU-subsidised School Milk Scheme offers parents and schools the opportunity to provide pubils with a nutritious addition to school lunchboxes at a very affordable price.
	Cheese - What’s not to love about delicious Irish cheese? February 2010 - Among the most versatile of foods, cheese is both an everyday favourite and a special occasion treat; perfect for cooking, snacking and serving as a meal experience in itself.
	'Healthy mind, healthy body' January 2010 - Counsellor & communications consultant, Fiona Hoban, shares some insights on mental wellbeing and how to develop the ‘right’ attitude for 2010.

 

 

 

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