In the last couple of years, gut health has become a “hot topic” as nutrition research has continued to show that there is a notable connection between our gut and our overall health and well-being. It has been concluded that the health of our gut can have an impact on our mental health, immune health, heart health and more. The gut microbiota (also known as … Continue reading Food for Thought: Gut Health
To help support good gut health, it is important to include as many plant-based foods as possible in your diet each week. I challenge you this week to keep a log of the different plant-based foods that you eat. These will include all fruit and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes, nothing forgetting that different colours of the same fruit or vegetable will be … Continue reading Food for Thought: Eat a Variety of Food that can Support Gut Health
Sustainable living on a flexitarian diet. An opinion piece based on fact and personal experience, written by a qualified nutritionist (BSc. Human Nutrition) Continue reading Food for thought: The Flexitarian Approach
In recent years, we have become accustomed to seeing a plethora of plant-based drinks in our supermarkets, our coffee shops and even in our own fridges at home. But what role, if any, do these dairy-alternatives have in the Irish diet? Thirty years ago we drank milk. Twenty years ago skimmed and semi-skimmed milks were coming onto the market. Ten years ago some of us … Continue reading Food for Thought: Plant-Based Drinks
The Baking Nutritionist 