By Katie Kelly We’ve seen protein in all forms at this stage; protein powders, protein shakes, protein bars and protein milks. For many gym-goers, such products have become an addition to their gym bag that are deemed as essential as their towel or runners. But are these all really necessary? And what about the…
By Katie Kelly A consumer survey carried out by the National Dairy Council in 2017 found that 35% of Irish consumers were limiting or moderating some element of dairy in their diet. The most affected age group were young Irish women, with 41% doing so. The survey found that the key drivers of avoidance among…
By Katie Kelly With October comes Halloween, and with Halloween comes the celebration of one of the humblest vegetables, the pumpkin. Every year throughout the country hundreds of these vegetables are carved out to celebrate all things Halloween. The resulting masterpiece is appreciated by children and adults alike, but what about the inside? In the…
Ketogenic diets, Paleo diets, low-fat diets… The list of fad diets is endless and they have all had their fifteen minutes of fame. Unfortunately, they are about as sustainable in real life as they are in the media. When it comes to such fads, if they seem too good to be true, they probably are….
@johnanthonybarker College marks the start of an epic new adventure. For some, it’s a key to the big bad world. For others, an opportunity to cram some more knowledge into our older years. Regardless of your intentions, the path ahead is turbulent at best. There will be high levels of stress and we will all,…
@johnanthonybarker On the other side of college lies *touch wood* days of discretionary expenditure and consequential brunch. However, the student lifestyle can be far from such glamour. Despite attempts to budget, we get carried away on a night out or opt for the prettier/cooler yet more expensive stationary, leaving loose change for brunch to be…
Introduction My name is Katie and I’m a final year Nutritional Sciences student. I would like to begin by saying that I am by no means an expert on the topics of food and health. However, from studying Nutritional Sciences for three years and living away from home for college, I have learned a few…