Last week, I was delighted to attend the 2019 Summer Public Health Conference in Ireland. It was a particularly special one for me as previously, I've attended as a doctor yes, but not as a public health doctor. I presented research I had done through oral and poster presentations at the last two conferences, but … Continue reading How Can We Put Prevention Into Practice?
This recipe probably needs no introduction. I have yet to find a person who doesn't love guacamole! I adore it - maybe not quite as much as I love hummus, but nearly. In fact, I can't believe it's taken me this long to get a recipe together for you guys! But hey, summer season has … Continue reading Gimme That Guacamole
As many of you will know, I am a qualified medical doctor, and I'm currently doing a one year full-time Masters in Public Health and Nutrition. I spent five years training to become a physician, and I completed 3 years of clinical training (intern and senior house officer years) last July before diving back into … Continue reading Doctors, Diet and Disease – Balancing the Basics, Busting the Myths, Questioning the Context and Cultivating Collaboration
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
