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Every parent’s heart sinks when they receive the dreaded note from school warning about head lice. Don’t worry – Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy in Donabate is here to to give us advice and tips. The first thing to do is to check the child’s head. You will need some tea tree conditioner, a... Read more >

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We ask Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy Donabate how to make the most of great sunny summer days whilst protecting our skin from harmful rays. Jane says “The Irish Cancer Society SunSmart program has great guidelines to keep us safe. See below for some useful tips and advice” Ways to protect your skin: Shade... Read more >

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Pollen Highs & Watery Eyes… Talk to Jane Brennan, your Hay Fever Expert in Donabate Are your eyes itchy, red or watery? Is your throat scratchy? Are you sneezing? Do you have itchy ears, nose or mouth? Do you have a blocked or runny nose? Do you wake up feeling exhausted? Hay fever can cause... Read more >

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NHS Choices - Preventing malnutrition

(25/02/2015)

The best way to ensure you get the correct amount of nutrients is to eat a healthy, balanced diet.

A healthy, balanced diet contains foods from all the major food groups.

The four main food groups are:

fruit and vegetables – at least 5 A DAY
bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, cereals and other starchy foods
milk and dairy foods – such as cheese and yoghurt
meat, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, and other non-dairy sources of protein

Foods and drinks high in fat or sugar aren't essential for most people and should only be consumed in small amounts.

See the eatwell plate for more information about the types of food that should make up your diet and the proportions you should eat them in. You can also read more about food and diet, healthy eating and healthy recipes.

If malnutrition (or risk of malnutrition) is caused by an underlying health condition, you may have more complex dietary needs or you may need additional items in your diet such as nutritional supplements. Your GP or the doctor in charge of your care will be able to advise you and refer you to a registered dietitian.

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NHS Choices - Preventing malnutrition