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May 6th

Autoimmune conditions and chronic disease – looking at the root cause

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There is an epidemic of chronic disease, autoimmune conditions and cancer around the globe, specifically in industrialized societies. When given a diagnosis, one might find themselves asking why, but rarely are the doctors offering up answers or suggesting tests to find out what is underlying. The fact of the matter is the root cause of […]

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Apr 29th

Swap Unhealthy Carbohydrates for These Nutrient-Rich Alternatives

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Over the past 10 years there have been some big changes in the world of Nutrition. It is well past time to let go of the low-fat diet fads and look at the latest research. Many studies have proven a low carbohydrate diet (higher in fat and protein) has greater benefit for those looking to […]

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Apr 29th

Nutrition is…

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Nutrition is real whole food nourishment the body needs to be satisfied, energized and alive so we can get on living our dreams.    

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Feb 14th

The ‘Culture’ of Raw Milk

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I was speaking to my new friends at Great Island Crossfit about nutrition to fuel the body for performance a few nights ago. We got onto the subject of dairy, as you do, and I expressed my feelings on pasteurized milk. Pasteurized dairy is acidic, pro- inflammatory, plays havoc on people’s sinuses and digestive health […]

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Feb 6th

Against the grain – Pancake Tuesday

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Grain-Free Pancakes    2 tablespoons coconut flour 1/3 cup of almond flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 local free-range eggs ¼ cup of kefir or natural yogurt* or a non-dairy alternative (like almond or coconut milk) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon honey *if using a thick yogurt you may […]

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Jan 21st

Nutrition to Support Smoking Cessation

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  This time of year many of us make positive lifestyle changes, quitting cigarettes being one of the top New Year’s resolutions. This is brilliant news with over 5,200 lives lost to tobacco related illness each year in Ireland. But right about now many people begin to find it hard and abandon their efforts.  Many […]

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Sep 4th

Debunking Nutrition Myths – Talk by Tara

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I will be speaking at the Cork Health and Lifestyle Centre on Thursday, September 18th on some of the most common misconceptions and nutrition myths about health and food choices. I will share some of the latest research that debunks these common misconceptions, discuss how we can make better health choices that make big impacts to our health and […]

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Sep 1st

Beet and Fennel Soup with Kefir

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I was at the farmers market Saturday and passed the beautiful stacks of beetroot. I was drawn in by the deep purple and golden orange nicely stacked with the vibrant green and red leaves waving in the wind. I couldn’t help but pick up a few bunches. Beet and Fennel Soup with Kefir INGREDIENTS 2 […]

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