Hilary McCahill, BSc RD

Hilary McCahill, BSc RD

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Food Safety and Quality - Kerry
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Hilary 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.

 

 

 

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Science Meets Food: Redefining the Future of Human Health

The World Summit on Food & Nutrition Technology took place in Frankfurt, Germany from September 8th – 10th 2025.  A host of international experts across food industry gathered to share the latest developments in food science and nutrition.  The theme for this year was “Science Meets Food: Redefining Future of Human Health”, which spotlighted topics…

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Insights on Nutrition for Eye Health

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...
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Embedding Sustainable Nutrition in Dietary Guidelines

What is a Sustainable Diet? A sustainable diet as described by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – is a dietary pattern that promotes all dimensions of health and wellbeing; has a low environmental impact; is accessible, affordable, safe and equitable; and is culturally acceptable. In essence, a sustainable diet is one…

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The Importance of Hydration

Author(s): Hilary McCahill, BSc, RD

The importance of hydration lies in its role in allowing the body to perform our internal processes effectively and efficiently. Learn more about hydration’s impact on physical health and mental health.