Below is an article I wrote last year as a guest post for the Healthy UCD website (my college campus!) all about healthy eating when you have to commute for work or college. I got lots of great feedback on this one, so I decided to share it on my site too! Commuting to and … Continue reading Healthy Eating On The Go – Fuelling Your Commute
The topic of this article is one I've been keen to write for quite a while, but wanted to wait until I really felt that I have done sufficient background reading into the area to distill the science down a bit for you guys. Before Christmas, I joined an excellent webinar organised by Nutriwebinar all … Continue reading Giving Your Gut Bugs Some Love – Let’s Talk Gut Health
This post has been one I've been excited to write for quite a while, and now that the festive season is behind us and my brain has had a little bit of post-exams chill time, I was finally able to sit down and write it. The end of the year always makes me quite reflective, … Continue reading My Masters in Public Health & Nutrition – Lessons Learnt From Semester 1
Oh HEY JANUARY. Have you come across an article in the newspapers or online promoting 'The January Detox' yet? I hope not, but the likelihood is that you have, whether in broadsheet or social media. SIGH. As you can tell, I'm not a fan. Detox is not a word I use as a doctor, unless … Continue reading Why You Need to Ditch the Detox – And Make Sustainable Swaps Instead
The British Dietetic Association (BDA) defines a plant-based diet as one which 'is based on foods derived from plants, including vegetables, whole-grains, legumes, nuts, seeds and fruits, with few or no animal products.' You'll notice that it does include the mention of animal products, which may surprise some of you. I've seen MANY definitions of 'plant-based', … Continue reading 3 Reasons I’m Plant-Based – And Shifting the Focus to Sustainability
Hands up who else is a major Sadie's Kitchen fan? You guys may have seen my first recipe with Sadie's Kitchen Bone Broth, my Five A Day Stew - if not, there's the link right there for ya! Ever since meeting Sarah, Heather and the rest of the lovely crew behind Sadie's, I've been inspired and excited by both … Continue reading Super Summer Salad with Sadie’s Kitchen
Have YOU made New Year's Resolutions? I prefer to call mine intentions & goals, but I do it every December. I reflect on the year just gone, what I've achieved and what I haven't, and look forward to a new beginning. I set new intentions, and source renewed motivation to continue working on those from … Continue reading 9 Resolutions for 2019 – The Importance of Simplicity and Sustainability
On my blog homepage, you'll see the sentence 'A Journey to Sustainable Healthy Living.' When I started my blog, and until very recently, my use of the word 'sustainable' referred to each of you (and myself!) at the individual level and the use of my blog to help you on your journey to a healthier, … Continue reading What Is A Sustainable Diet? How and Why What We Eat Today Affects Future Generations
It was high time for a new 'meal prep' recipe guys, so recently I decided with the change in weather from a humid summer to early darkness and chills (ah, Autumn!) to create a new warming recipe with two ingredients I've been loving recently - aubergine and dates! I was inspired by a gorgeous delivery … Continue reading Aubergine & Date Tagine With Alpro
Recently, I spotted an ad for a Brain Health and Brain Disease conference at University College Dublin, organised by the Dementia and Neurodegeneration Network Ireland, directed at both healthcare professionals and the general population. I decided to go, as I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to learning in medicine. I also have seen the … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Brain Health – Making Brain Gains Throughout Your Life
