As women we can be slow to put our own needs first on the list. In an age where we’ve been told that we can do it all, and then some, we’ve been trying to do just that. And we’ve succeeded. But at what cost to our health? Between doing the job we love and mixing in...
"Why am I tired all the time?" As women we can be pulled in several directions in any given day. From being a supportive partner, working full time, keeping up with friends, and, for some, being a mother on top of all that it can begin to take its toll. We have a...
Meal plans are everywhere right now. From Instagram to self-help books, you’re bound to come across a meal plan. They’re advertised as tools to solve your symptoms or to take the stress out of meal planning. I frequently get asked for meal plans from my clients too....
There are many signs of an unhealthy gut, some you may be aware of but there are many more that may surprise you. Just like anything in life, when something is going well we don’t pay attention….but when something isn’t going so well it becomes our focus, it’s all we...
Homemade Gluten Free Granola 200 grams of millet flakes or quinoa (or both) 50 grams desiccated coconut 50 grams each chopped pecans / almonds / brazil nuts 4 - 6 heaped tablespoons pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 – 6 tablespoons of...
Getting into the right frame of mind A positive mind-body connection is very important to fertility. Negative thoughts, emotions and behaviours can lead to increased anxiety and depression. High stress levels have an impact on hormones. Remove your stress triggers...
The health benefits of superfoods seem too good to be true, but are they? Kate Quilton from Channel 4 finds out which are worth shelling out for, and reveals how much misleading information is out there. Well worth checking out
This urine colour chart is a simple tool that can be used to assess if there you have sufficient fluid intake throughout the day. If your urine matches the colours numbered 1, 2, or 3 you are hydrated. If your urine matches the colours numbered 4 -8, the client is...
Ingredients: 1 bunch watercress 2 avocadoes 2 firm ripe pears Juice of half a lemon 50g/2oz walnuts 2 Tbs olive oil Pepper and sea saltMethod: Wash, dry and trim the watercress; arrange it on a large plate On top put alternate slices of avocado and pear Sprinkle on...
Our brains are biologically driven to seek and devour high-calorie, fatty foods. The difference is that I have learned how to control those primitive parts of my brain. Anyone can do this if they know how. In this article, I will share three steps to help you...
Our thanks to Noreen in the Presentation College Carlow for inviting The Nutrition Clinic to speak to their students about food for the brain and how they can add additional nutritious meals to their day to enhance brain function .
Mediterranean fish stew: Serves 2 – low GL Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons of olive oil - 2 onions, finely chopped - 3 crushed cloves of garlic - 1 tin of tomatoes - 1 tablespoon of tomato puree - 1 tablespoon of paprika - 35 grams of plain flour - salt & pepper -...
Chew properly We often tell our clients to try to eat slowly and always chew well. Our stomach has no teeth, and therefore has difficulty breaking down large particles of food. Food needs to be mixed with the digestive enzymes, which works best when the particles are...