Author(s): hellio
Have you ever heard of the phrase “carrots can help you to see in the dark”? This long-standing belief originating from the second world war has been passed around millions of households throughout generations.1 This begs the question – can the food we consume improve our visual health? Not only is good nutrition important for... Read more »Contributor
Hilary McCahill, BSc, RD
Food Safety and Quality - Kerry
Go To Contributors ArticlesHilary McCahill is a registered dietitian fascinated with food safety, quality, and sustainable nutrition. She has a qualification in human nutrition and dietetics and is registered in both Ireland and the UK. She is passionate about high quality food production and using nutrition communication effectively to breakdown scientific findings (to ensure they are accessible to all). True to her interest in food safety, she is currently working within the quality sector in food industry.
In recent years, the importance of ensuring that the food we eat is sustainably sourced and nutritionally complete has been to the forefront for consumers and policy makers alike. Many governments globally have begun to incorporate sustainability into their country’s food based dietary guidelines (FBDGs). They wish to ensure that the food that they recommend… Read more »