Nutrition Seminar Series

 

Manage your Weight and Improve your Health

We will explore the lifestyle habits to follow for weight management and reducing risk of diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Our dietitian focuses on foods to eat in abundance, the importance of fibre and eating enough protein. This webinar has been developed through a ‘Health at Every Size’ (HAES) lens.

 

Nutrient Spotlight

Your diet is interconnected to immediate and longterm health. Our dietitian highlights key vitamins, minerals and compounds crucial for optimising our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Some of these nutrients you may be familiar with, and others new. Get a pen and paper and prepare to diversify your diet.

 

Budget-Friendly Foods

One of the biggest misconceptions that relates to diet is that healthy food incurs an extra cost. Health promoting diets take it back to basics such as the Mediterranean diet full of fruit, vegetables, olive oil, legumes and nuts. Luckily, fresh (or frozen) produce and plant based proteins are easy on our wallets too. We explore how to prepare and execute a well balanced, budget friendly supermarket trip.

 

Understanding the gut-brain axis

The gut-brain connection is a wonderfully complex relationship that is yet to be fully understood. Although, much of what we do know relates to gut friendly foods and lifestyle practices. Get ready to learn how to regulate your gut-specific nervous system and fuel your gut-loving bacteria.

 

Optimising your Workday with Food

If you are trying to break the cycle of caffeine, eat, nap, repeat then look no further! Learn how to regulate blood sugar and thus experience the endless benefits of sustained energy throughout the workday. We dive into the influence of digestion and specific nutrients on brain health and cognition. And of course, some work-friendly lunch inspiration!

 

Functional Foods

Have you ever wondered whether eating a specific food or taking a supplement is really influencing your hair, skin or bones? We break down the evidence behind nutrition and bone, joint, skin and digestive health. No fad diets or skin-boosting supplements to see here, just nutrient-packed meals that taste great too.

 
 


Your Host:

Laurann O’Reilly

Qualified Nutritionist

A farmer’s daughter from Tipperary, Laurann has always had an appreciation for food, nutrition and health promotion.

Laurann has an honours BSc. Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Nottingham and a Masters in Public Health Nutrition from University College Dublin. She is also an Associate Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society London.

With a passion for nutrition and experience working in Ireland and the UK,  Laurann uses her knowledge and skills to help people achieve optimum health and assists in the prevention and treatment of nutritional related problems through means of nutritional consultation, personalised diet plans, health promotion and education.