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HEALTH & WELLBEING DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
- Information Evening To Take Place in Kanturk -
The National Dairy Council and North Cork Co-op are jointly organising a Health and Wellbeing evening for members of the public, to take place in Kanturk’s Edel Quinn Hall on Thursday 12th February at 8.30pm.
Health & Wellbeing Information Evening for Kanturk
The evening will include discussions by independent nutritionist Paula Mee; a presentation on exercise to maintain health by GP Dr Zelie Gaffney-Daly; and massage therapist Grainne Boyle will give an insight into how aromatherapy and massage can be used to help our health and wellbeing.
The event will also raise funds for The Cope Foundation, with the costs of organising the event supported by the two organisers and all proceeds from a €10 ticket/admission charge going directly to the charity.
Small Changes Make a Difference
“The Irish are well educated and tend to have an understanding that it is important to exercise and important to have a healthy and balanced diet - but most people who take a few minutes to really think about their day to day lives are surprised at how they may have slipped, or equally can be surprised at how simple steps can make big improvements,” says Dr. Logan, Nutritionist with the National Dairy Council.
Welcoming the announcement, Sean McAuliffe, Chief Executive of North Cork Co-op said that North Cork Co-op is delighted to be working with the National Dairy Council in organising a Health & Wellbeing event for people living in North Cork area.
“Whether you came up with New Year’s Resolutions – or not – it is always good to take a little time out to think about your health”, said Mr McAuliffe. “We hope that this event will be useful, informative and encouraging in that it helps everyone to think positively about their wellbeing and what small adjustments can easily be introduced which can make a tremendous difference to health and wellbeing in the long term.”
Reaching for the Wrong Shelves
Research tells us that 86% of Irish adults manage to consume at least 3 daily servings per day of food from the top shelf of the food pyramid which includes cakes, biscuits and confectionery. These foods should be “difficult to reach” - to be consumed sparingly – because they are typically high in sugar, salt and/or fats. (Slan – Survey of Lifestyle, Attitudes & Nutrtition 2007). By contrast, according to TNS mrbi research (2008) nearly one third of Irish adults (29%) do not consume the recommended “three servings of dairy a day” recommended by the Irish Department of Health & Children.
Short Cuts Don’t Last
“The food pyramid dietary daily guidelines from the Department of Health & Children are set at levels to help Irish people achieve the recommended intake of essential nutrients which our bodies need,” says nutritionist Dr. Logan. “Developing healthy habits and sticking with them is the most effective way to take control of health and weight. There are no easy short cuts for anyone that really work and last,” according to Dr Logan.
“Lifestyle trends also have a major role to play, many of us travel mostly by car; watch television and use computerized games; and generally have increasingly sedentary lifestyles. As many as 41% of Irish people claim they do not have time to exercise,” says Dr. Logan.
”Anyone who consumes an unbalanced diet, cuts back on nutrient-rich foods, snacks on the nutrient empty foods and skips meals such as breakfast will reap the negative effects, simply their physical appearance, body weight, health and well being will suffer ,” says Dr Logan. “But these dietary and lifestyle trends appear to be very prevalent amongst many Irish people, who, should they continue with such habits, could be placing themselves at increased risk of serious long term health problems in the future, such as osteoporosis or cardiovascular disease.”
Tickets for the North Cork Co-op & National Dairy Council Health and Wellbeing event on 12th February can be purchased in advance by contacting any of the local members of the Cope Foundation and from North Cork Co-op (Tel: 029-50003). All proceeds will be donated to the Cope Foundation.
For further press information contact:
NDC: Antonina Ni Dhuinn, Progress Communications, tel: 01-2766117 nina@progresspr.ie
North Cork Co-op: Michael O’Halloran, tel: 029-60116 / 087-2684157 hallcom@eircom.net