Core Ireland

Putting Unity Into Community

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    A Special Thank You

    The launch of CORE Ireland’s very own website has been anticipated for several months now. It is a huge step for CORE Ireland and will hopefully extend our reach so we will be able to do more in the community.…

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    Emergency Contacts

    Finding emergency contacts can be awkward sometimes, so below are a list of some of the resources available to people in Ireland. Mental Health: Emergency/ crisis contact numbers. Local GP- Doctor on call- 1850 302 702 Samaritans -1850 609 090…

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    Fitness for Beginners

    Initiating any type of fitness regime can be a major challenge for some of us. We certainly tend to be creatures of routine so no matter what kind of a lifestyle we become accustomed to it can be next to…

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    All you need to know about Sugar

    We all love a bit of sugar, whether it be natural or added. This blog posts looks at the risks of having too much sugar and the ‘addictive’ qualities it posses. In toxicology, there is a guiding principle that says,…

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    All you need to know about Fats

    Not all fats are created equally. There are two types of fats in our diet, cis and trans. Cis fats are considered the ‘good’ fat, while trans fats are to be avoided. But why? This blog will look at why…

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    All you need to know about Protein

    Protein is essential for growth and other functions, but can we have too much of it? Is there a minimum amount we should have daily? This post will look at all the basic facts about protein. What Is a Protein…

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    Greens, Beans and Berries

    Green, beans and berries  help make up a huge part of our diets (or at least they should). When choosing some nice addition to your meals consider this information:   The Fab Four? -Beans (for their micronutrients and phytochemicals and…

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    Food Basics

    When deciding on what food to eat, it’s important for us to understand the benefits of each of the elements in our food. For those of us who may not know as much as others, here are the basic facts…

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    Food Labels

    Are food labels are a mystery to you? You’re not alone. We get lots of information from labels, but most of us have no idea what all those facts mean. Today we’re going to review exactly ‘what’s in a label…

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    Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet

    How to Get Started? “The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know.” Albert Einstein The more we talk about a subject (and we sure do all talk a lot about our diets and nutrition!) the…