How the ESB used Christmas to sell electric cookers in 1950s When it came to plugging new electric cookers, the ESB enlisted Christmas food and Ireland's first celebrity chef History • 20 Dec 22
How the ESB used Christmas to sell electric cookers in 1950s When it came to plugging new electric cookers, the ESB enlisted Christmas food and Ireland's first celebrity chef History • 20 Dec 22
What food from beer waste would you like to go with your pint? The by-products of beer production like brewer's spent grain could be used as a food ingredient or as new food products Food • 27 Oct 22
What food from beer waste would you like to go with your pint? The by-products of beer production like brewer's spent grain could be used as a food ingredient or as new food products Food • 27 Oct 22
Why late night eating may cause greater weight gain New research found that eating four hours later than normal caused physiological and molecular changes that could lead to weight gain Health • 13 Oct 22
Why late night eating may cause greater weight gain New research found that eating four hours later than normal caused physiological and molecular changes that could lead to weight gain Health • 13 Oct 22
Bees and food production: chaos, corruption and dodgy honey The Rotten TV show's protrayal of how some of the bee-keeping industry operates will leave a bad taste in your mouth Food • 07 Oct 22
Bees and food production: chaos, corruption and dodgy honey The Rotten TV show's protrayal of how some of the bee-keeping industry operates will leave a bad taste in your mouth Food • 07 Oct 22
Why are vegetarians more likely to be depressed than meat eaters? There are several possible reasons for the links between vegetarianism and depression which a new study has found Psychology • 10 Oct 22
Why are vegetarians more likely to be depressed than meat eaters? There are several possible reasons for the links between vegetarianism and depression which a new study has found Psychology • 10 Oct 22
5 new protein sources you may not have come across before From seaweed to duckweed, here are 5 sustainably sourced alternative proteins to investigate Food • 07 Sep 22
5 new protein sources you may not have come across before From seaweed to duckweed, here are 5 sustainably sourced alternative proteins to investigate Food • 07 Sep 22
How reliable is Ireland's fruit and vegetable supply? Current fruit and vegetable supply in Ireland is below what is needed to meet healthy eating goals Food security • 18 Aug 22
How reliable is Ireland's fruit and vegetable supply? Current fruit and vegetable supply in Ireland is below what is needed to meet healthy eating goals Food security • 18 Aug 22
How Ukraine grain deal shows Moscow's long-term diplomatic game Confidence in the newly brokered deal is fragile given Russia's poor record of truth telling and respect for international law Russia • 26 Jul 22
How Ukraine grain deal shows Moscow's long-term diplomatic game Confidence in the newly brokered deal is fragile given Russia's poor record of truth telling and respect for international law Russia • 26 Jul 22
Can sustainable diets help reduce carbon emissions? A truly sustainable diet needs to be adapted not only to each individual, but also must change throughout their life Food • 10 Jun 22
Can sustainable diets help reduce carbon emissions? A truly sustainable diet needs to be adapted not only to each individual, but also must change throughout their life Food • 10 Jun 22
What lessons can history teach us about food security? How we deal with the current global challenge to food security will show how well equipped we are to tackle future catastrophes Food security • 09 Jun 22
What lessons can history teach us about food security? How we deal with the current global challenge to food security will show how well equipped we are to tackle future catastrophes Food security • 09 Jun 22
Does what we eat as children affect our future health? As the kids return to school, we look at the long-term implications of what they're eating Podcast • 10 May 22
Does what we eat as children affect our future health? As the kids return to school, we look at the long-term implications of what they're eating Podcast • 10 May 22
What makes a dessert an Irish dessert? Get set for some apple tarts, Carrageen moss, barmbrack and jelly and ice-cream Food • 25 Apr 22
What makes a dessert an Irish dessert? Get set for some apple tarts, Carrageen moss, barmbrack and jelly and ice-cream Food • 25 Apr 22
How can we enjoy a tasty, fatty meal without weight gain? Researchers have been looking at how whey proteins could be the answer to this particular pickle Health • 28 Jan 22
How can we enjoy a tasty, fatty meal without weight gain? Researchers have been looking at how whey proteins could be the answer to this particular pickle Health • 28 Jan 22
Is it OK to eat a sandwich with mouldy bread? 'There's a difference between microorganisms which cause food to go off and pathogenic microorganisms, which cause you to be ill' Food • 13 Jan 22
Is it OK to eat a sandwich with mouldy bread? 'There's a difference between microorganisms which cause food to go off and pathogenic microorganisms, which cause you to be ill' Food • 13 Jan 22
How vegan and vegetarian diets could save you money Research has found that switching to a vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or flexitarian diet could reduce your food bill by up to a third Food • 05 Jan 22
How vegan and vegetarian diets could save you money Research has found that switching to a vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or flexitarian diet could reduce your food bill by up to a third Food • 05 Jan 22
A fruity history of the Christmas pudding The traditional pudding with its 13 ingredients representing Jesus and the 12 disciples can actually be good for you Christmas • 15 Dec 21
A fruity history of the Christmas pudding The traditional pudding with its 13 ingredients representing Jesus and the 12 disciples can actually be good for you Christmas • 15 Dec 21
Cooking the books: the recipe for a successful cookbook As the huge growth in cookbook publishing shows, what we eat and cook has become an indicator of lifestyle and identity Cookbooks • 10 Nov 21
Cooking the books: the recipe for a successful cookbook As the huge growth in cookbook publishing shows, what we eat and cook has become an indicator of lifestyle and identity Cookbooks • 10 Nov 21
How do fruit and veg affect our digestive system? Fruit and vegetables are an excellent source of both macro and micronutrients whcih are key to a healthy digestive system Food • 10 Nov 21
How do fruit and veg affect our digestive system? Fruit and vegetables are an excellent source of both macro and micronutrients whcih are key to a healthy digestive system Food • 10 Nov 21
How much protein can fish provide us with? Fish has a high content of 'complete' protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins Health • 29 Oct 21
How much protein can fish provide us with? Fish has a high content of 'complete' protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins Health • 29 Oct 21
How healthy is your breakfast cereal? From porridge to Coco Pops, it's all about the sugar Food • 12 Oct 21
How healthy is your breakfast cereal? From porridge to Coco Pops, it's all about the sugar Food • 12 Oct 21
How climate change is adding to historically high food prices Global food prices are increasing because of fuel prices, bad weather and Covid-19 Climate Change • 01 Oct 21
How climate change is adding to historically high food prices Global food prices are increasing because of fuel prices, bad weather and Covid-19 Climate Change • 01 Oct 21
Why quitting sugar is such a headache The side effects people get from eating less sugar are a result of how the brain reacts when exposed to sugary foods Health • 25 Aug 21
Why quitting sugar is such a headache The side effects people get from eating less sugar are a result of how the brain reacts when exposed to sugary foods Health • 25 Aug 21
Half cooked & half raw: the Irish tradition of spuds with a moon Why the rural poor in 19th century Ireland half-cooked potatoes for consumption says a lot about society, history and food Food • 29 May
Half cooked & half raw: the Irish tradition of spuds with a moon Why the rural poor in 19th century Ireland half-cooked potatoes for consumption says a lot about society, history and food Food • 29 May
The science behind the spicy food you eat How hot things get in your mouth depends on the capsaicin chemicals to be found in the chilli peppers in your food Food • 22 Jul 21
The science behind the spicy food you eat How hot things get in your mouth depends on the capsaicin chemicals to be found in the chilli peppers in your food Food • 22 Jul 21
Why do cauliflowers look so odd? Researchers spent many hours dismantling caulflowers to discover the maths behind their unusual shape Maths • 16 Jul 21
Why do cauliflowers look so odd? Researchers spent many hours dismantling caulflowers to discover the maths behind their unusual shape Maths • 16 Jul 21
