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October Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2019

Posted by Emma Buckley | 1st Oct 2019

Early detection is your best defence against breast cancer!Current Breast Cancer statistics in Ireland:1 in 9 women will develop breast cancer in the course of their lifetimeIncidence of male breast c … read more

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Get Moving

Posted by Emma Buckley | 25th Jul 2019

Get MovingAs a nutritionist, my area is of course food, but it all falls into the category of ‘health’. The WHO definition of health is complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing and … read more

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Is Low Carb better than Low Fat for Summer Weight Loss?

Posted by Emma Buckley | 19th Jul 2019

Every day in GourmetFuel HQ, we get emails and calls about weight loss. Questions like: “Is a low carb diet better than a low fat diet?” “How much weight will I lose?” The answers to these simple q … read more

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Is ‘Diet’ a Dirty Word?

Posted by Rebecca G | 16th Jul 2019

Is ‘Diet’ a Dirty Word? Diet has now developed this almost negative connotation in the nutrition and health industry. A dirty word. It has lost its original meaning: Diet – The kinds of food tha … read more

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Post Pregnancy Misconceptions

Posted by Katie Kavanagh | 16th Jul 2019

5 Post Pregnancy Misconceptions It’s time for weight loss & calorie deficitLosing pregnancy weight might be at the fore front of your mind, but what you must remember is, a certain weight gain is nor … read more

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WHO identifies a healthy diet as the key to being healthy

Posted by Rebecca Game | 15th Jul 2019

According to the WHO, a healthy diet is the number 1 top tip for a healthy life.We are bombarded with information on the best way to live a long wholesome life. The World Health Organisation (WHO) cit … read more

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Fitness After 40

Posted by Emma Buckley | 15th Jul 2019

Two months before turning 40, I competed in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. If someone had suggested to me 7 years earlier I would be on the start line of such a prestigious race I would no … read more

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The Importance of Micronutrients for Exercise

Posted by Emma Buckley | 12th Jul 2019

Micronutrients are essential nutrients, needed to sustain life but in small quantities and include vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients.Most of us are aware that vitamins and minerals a … read more

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With a Surge In Dairy-Free Diets, Should You be Drinking Milk?

Posted by Emma Buckley | 12th Jul 2019

Milk is a rich source of protein & calcium, a naturally delicious and nutritious ingredient and a vital part of a healthy, balanced diet. While we shouldn’t shake our heads at calcium as the key to gr … read more

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Falafel – A Powerhouse of Vitamins & Minerals

Posted by Katie Kavanagh | 12th Jul 2019

With a hot and crispy exterior and a fluffy, flavoursome middle eastern, Falafel has gained popularity in recent years as a fast food staple for Vegetarians.Usually a fried delicacy, here at GourmetFu … read more

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Celebrity Diets – The Alkaline Diet

Posted by Emma Buckley | 12th Jul 2019

The Alkaline Diet gaining popularity among Celebrities, is based on the theory that our modern diets are causing our bodies to increase acid production causing increased fat and subsequent weight gain … read more

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Veganism

Posted by Emma Buckley | 12th Jul 2019

Last Year, the British Dietetic Association (BDA) announced that a well planned Vegan diet can support healthy living in people of all ages.However, although I 100% agree with their statement, and ful … read more

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Improving Your Performance Through Diet

Posted by Emma Buckley | 12th Jul 2019

Whether you’re a competitive runner or just run for fun, one thing is certain. With the arrival of summer, the number of races taking place and our desire to run will increase. So we thought we’d give … read more

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Beating the Sedentary Lifestyle

Posted by Emma Buckley | 12th Jul 2019

Modern life has resulted in many of us adapting to a sedentary lifestyle. If you are desk-bound at work and sit on your journey to work, you likely fall into this category. Sitting, which has been du … read more

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Top Nutrition Tips for Your Pregnancy

Posted by Emma Buckley | 11th Jul 2019

During Pregnancy your baby depends on what you eat to fuel its growth and development. Even before becoming pregnant, our preparation with nutrition is vital to ensure our bodies are in optimum condit … read more

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