One aspect of my daily routine during lockdown that I have clung to for the preservation of my sanity is a walk in the fresh air, either solo or with a friend, almost always punctuated by a stop for coffee. We are fortunate here in Cork that so many coffee shops have remained open for…

For an island surrounded by waters yielding an abundant variety of fish and shellfish, we Irish consume very little fish. In fact, the vast majority of fish caught in Irish waters are exported to the likes of Spain, France, Italy and Poland, where it is guzzled up with relish. In contrast, many Irish people are…

We all know we’re supposed to eat five portions of fruit and veg daily. It’s a message that has been drummed into us from youth, in the form of the universally traumatic Food Dudes initiative in primary school, reiterated by parents over soggy, overcooked root vegetables at dinnertime. Many of us may have long-since abandoned…

The never-ending bombardment of emails about the “unprecedented times” we are living in, the ever-growing stack of assignments competing for attention, the uncertainty and tired speculation about “levels” – a term which previously only evoked thoughts of an Avicii song in a packed nightclub, dare I mention it. Listening to the news or scrolling through Twitter has taken…

The old saying “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” is a prime example of a phrase so overused that it has almost lost its meaning entirely. Typically met with eye rolls, we rarely pause to consider the truth of this statement, or whether it is simply an old wives’ tale. Many of us simply disregard…

Writes Lauren Ní Fhloinn As the beginning of the 2020/21 academic year draws near, students across UCC are undoubtedly filled with fresh resolve and good intentions for the semester ahead. “This year I promise I won’t tearfully scramble to submit my assignments at 23:59, or drink so much Peach Schnapps that I start performing my…

When we think about our diets, there is a tendency to think of health, convenience and affordability as totally separate terms, with little or no overlap. When asked to think of healthy food, one may conjure up images of colourful açai bowls, guacamole toast or salad bowls, served with an invigorating smoothie; a virtuous treat…

I wanted to start my first piece as Food and Health editor with a versatile recipe that can be used by students as a satisfying staple, instead of just relying on plain white toast or pasta, as many of us do. Ultimately, I decided on this brown bread recipe, originally from Flahavan’s Oats, as it…

By Katie Kelly   This line, made famous by Regina George in 2004’s “Mean Girls”, exemplifies the confusion and misconceptions that often surround carbohydrates. First things first, the answer is no; butter is not a carb. But what exactly are carbohydrates? Why are they needed? And how much of them should we be consuming? Carbohydrates…

By Katie Kelly Isolation to protect against Covid-19 can have us feeling many things, ranging from fear to boredom. One way of reducing boredom during this time could be making small changes to what you’re eating each day. A great way of doing this is by changing up the toppings that you’re putting on your…