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
Are you a Pinterest fanatic? For years I didn’t use Pinterest but when I started, oh there was no stopping me. Now Pinterest is one of the most used apps on my phone and I want to share with you some of my favourite Pinterest accounts. Bloom and Grow Creations This is a board with almost 250 collaborators, one of which is me. Here you … Continue reading Pinterest Accounts to Follow
Like every other city, Dublin is bursting at the seams with coffee shops! While I love a good Insomnia when I’m at work due to it’s proximity to the office, I am a big fan of exploring and experience independent coffee shops and cafés in Dublin. The following coffee shops and cafés have been tried and tested by yours truly, with a sole focus on … Continue reading Dublin’s Hidden Coffee Gems
We all know it. If we don’t get enough sleep, we’re not ourselves the next day. When we don’t get enough sleep over a long period of time, it can effect more than just our mood and productivity. Lack of sleep and poor sleep quality can increase the risk of obesity, type 2 Diabetes, depression and anxiety. I recently listened to a podcast with sleep … Continue reading Get Rid of Poor Sleeping Habits Once and For All
If you take nothing else from this blog, please remember one thing – don’t try anything new on race day. You’ve had months of preparation and planning. Don’t try something new that could potentially sabotage your hard work and hinder your success. Here’s some basic, straight-to-the-point nutrition advise that I hope will help you get you over the finish line and recovering as planned. Glycogen … Continue reading Marathon Nutrition
The Baking Nutritionist 