Broccoli

There’s a lot of attention given to foods that may help boost our immune systems. Sometimes they are referred to as ‘Superfoods’. While there’s no legal definition of a Superfood,... (more)

Carrots

Carrots I love carrots, raw or cooked! For years, I was under the impression raw carrots must surely be of greater nutritional value, than steamed or boiled carrots – even if... (more)

Dining Al Fresco

What is it that makes a meal cooked outdoors so much more appetising? I just love the spaciousness and expansiveness of the sky! Of course attempting to eat outside can... (more)

Pass me the potatoes! Please….

Pass me the potatoes! Please….   Despite what you may have heard, potatoes represent good nutritional value for your money and merit some space on your plate! Like the avocado and banana,... (more)

Strawberry season

Succulent Strawberries This is it! The prime time for best-in-season strawberries.  Our rather unusual and much warmer weather in March and April provided the perfect growing conditions for these succulent,... (more)

About Paula

BSc., Dip Dietetics., MSc in Health Sciences., Dip Allergy, M.I.N.D.I.

Paula Mee runs a dietetic clinic in Medfit, Blackrock, Co Dublin.

She has worked with educational, pharmaceutical and food organisations in the health and wellness arena since she set up her own consultancy practice in 2004. She provides an extensive range of services in nutrition and marketing communications.

Paula has always been in close contact with consumers throughout her career. She is continually passionate that the consumers voice is heard on many issues. She firmly believes that food that is good for us tastes good too and that it’s just a matter of stocking up on foods which don’t take much preparation, but which deliver far more satisfaction in terms of appetite and keep us going for long periods of time between meals.

Paula was previously the Nutrition Manager for Superquinn. Prior to that she worked as senior nutritionist in the National Dairy Council. Paula was one of the presenters of RTE TV’s Health Squad programme and a regular participant on RTE's The Afternoon Show. She makes regular appearances on TV and radio programmes advising on nutrition and health issues.