S1 EP6 Lets Talk about Snacking!

In this episode, Críonna is joined by Dr. Sinead Sheridan, PhD, a researcher and lecturer in exercise physiology, physical activity & sports nutrition at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Sinead's main area of research focuses on the effects of inactivity in young adults. In this episode they discuss: The effects of inactivity on health in children How inactivity impacts heart health & risk of chronic disease The impact of COVID on physical activity behaviours Physical activity guidelines for children & adults- are they realistic? How to make physical activity guidelines more accessible Do parents have an obligation to promote physical activity in their children? Practical tips to motivate kids to move more Read more from Sinead's 20 peer reviewed publications here.

On this episode, Críonna is joined by Dr. Orla O'Sullivan, PhD, researcher & expert in get health. Orla's research focuses primarily on the impact of exercise on the health of our gut bugs.  There is so much talk about the impact of diet on gut health but not so much on the role of exercise. In this fascinating discussion they explore: What the gut microbiome actually refers to & it's role in health Lifestyle factors that influence gut health Whether exercise can train the bugs in our gut & which type of exercise is better Whether different athletes have different types & amounts of bacteria in their gut depending on their training & how this translates into performance benefits Whether this is a tool being used by athletes at the moment to support performance Whether untrained people can train their gut bugs to support health Check out all Orla's research here.

In this 10 minute episode I discuss 5 of the most popular nutrition myths that regularly made headlines in the media and whether the scientific evidence supports these claims. Give this short episode a listen to find out whether; Bread is bad for you Red meat is dangerous for your health Organic foods are better for health Eating little & often boosts metabolism Training fasted increases fat burning

Dr. Bluming is a medical oncology doctor and has been studying the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) administered to women with a history of breast cancer for over 2 decades. In his book, which he co-authored with social physiologist Dr. Carol Travis, PhD, they investigate the studies that have mislead millions of women into believing HRT is detrimental to female health and could even lead to cancer. They set the record straight on how it can actually be a beneficial treatment for women, improve wellbeing & even lengthen life particularly when taken from the start of menopause. In this episode they discuss: The role of oestrogen in female health What happens to oestrogen during menopause & the consequences of this for female health The seriously flawed study, The Women’s Health Initiative, that lead people to believe the negative press perpetrated by medics and the media around HRT The proven scientific benefits of HRT for female health from easing symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, to reducing risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis an some cancers The importance of this information to empower women when discussing the best course of treatment for them during menopause to ensure they maintain optimum health Read more on this topic at https://estrogenmatters.com/

In this 10 minute episode I discuss snacking! I explain, why we snack, should you snack and the best snacks to choose for better health, performance and weight loss. I also discuss how to choose the healthiest yogurt option when snacking and the best snacking options to choose at petrol stations & for kids.

In this episode Críonna is joined by Richie Kirwan. Richie Kirwan is a nutritionist and researcher at Liverpool John Moores University. His research focuses on how exercise and nutrition can improve muscle function as we age and how this can improve life expectancy and quality of life as we get older. In this episode they discuss: Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle quality & function- what it is and who should be concerned Facts around the loss of muscle- it can start in your 30s in women & 40s in men! The increased disk of certain disease; Type 2 diabetes, depression, heart disease, osteoporosis and fragility that accompanies age related muscle loss  What you can do to protect your muscles to retain their strength and function Check out more from Richie on: Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/be_more_nutrition/ Website https://www.bemorenutrition.com/ Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/bemorenutrition1 Check out papers referenced in this episode at https://crionnatobin.com/podcast/ 

In this episode I discuss why carbohydrates continue to be vilified in mainstream media and whether low carbohydrate diets are superior for weight loss. I also discuss which types of carbohydrate foods you should reduce to promote better health and give you 3 fun facts around carbohydrate to further cement my answer around the question asked. Tune in to finally understand if carbs are the reason for our growing obesity epidemic. Check out papers referenced in this episode at https://crionnatobin.com/podcast/

In this episode, Críonna is joined by Aisling O' Kelly, a nutritional therapist, naturopath and herbal medicine practitioner in training. She is the owner of AOK nutrition and is an expert in the area of women's health and fertility. This is an exciting episode during which they discuss sex, hormone health and nutritional 'watch outs' when on contraception and what food to focus on when coming of contraception to enhance health. In this episode they also chat about: Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle Nutrition for PMS & menstrual cycle health Nutritional deficiencies when on the pill & what foods to focus on to prevent these deficiencies Food to focus on when coming off contraception to optimise general health & fertility Practical tips to nourish female health Check out more from Aisling on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ Website: https://www.aoknutrition.com/

In this episode I discuss whether eating eggs increases blood cholesterol and therefore contribute to your risk of heart disease. This topic is widely and continuously debated in the media and it is well past time to set the record straight. Tune in to finally understand how many eggs to eat a day to keep your heart healthy.

On the first episode of Season 1, Críonna is joined by Brian Ó hÁonghusa, one of Ireland’s premiere nutrition coaches and the head nutritionist at Triage. Brian’s coaching mantra is one that is collaborative, client-centered and compassionate with a firm belief that someone won’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Together they discuss how to implement practical tips to help you eat food you enjoy while achieving better health, what is the best diet , the role of processed foods in sustainable eating, why good nutrition can be difficult to achieve, along with an array of practical tips you can implement to create ‘better’ nutrition habits Check out more from Brian on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brianohaonghusa/ and www.triagemethod.com