So why is protein so important? It’s needed not just for muscle tissue but for your hormones, immune system and enzymes that start biochemical reactions e.g. they help breakdown foods so you are absorbing all of your nutrients. It is also needed by the body for...
Have you ever thought about how your body bugs - that’s your good and bad bacteria, may be causing your digestive symptoms like constant bloating, irregular bowel movements, stomach cramps or symptoms like fatigue, constant colds or even problems with shifting those...
Many thanks to The Happy Pear guys in Greystones for this tasty recipe. The celeriac is a great way to give the soup a healthy creamy texture. Ingredients (serves 4) 1 onion ¼ of a celeriac or 3 sticks of celery 3 cloves of garlic 1 head of broccoli 1...
We’ve all seen the adverts promoting how great superfoods are for us - everything from slowing aging to promoting weight loss. The marketing guru’s love to position these foods as a must have if you want to look good and have super health! In my previous career I...
If you want to stay healthy whilst you are away on holiday this year, then remember water as one tip to help prevent any holiday health hiccups. Unsure of water quality? If you are holidaying in a place where you are unsure of the water...
I'm delighted to get the chance to share my nutrition knowledge, by hosting a one day "Energy Booster" workshop on Saturday 9th May, at a fabulous nature reserve - Cabragh Wetlands Trust, Thurles, Co Tipperary. The workshop starts at 10am and will finish at 4pm....
There is nothing like the taste of homemade granola, fresh and full of goodness. It's a great kick start to the day, to boost those energy levels. It's low GL (glycemic load), helping to keep you fuller for longer so you shouldn't have any of those mid morning...
Here are some success stories from clients that I supported in 2014 to help achieve their weight loss goal. The goal set was to lose a minimum of 10 pounds in 8 weeks - a realistic, healthy and achievable target. As you can see they all over achieved their target,...
