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Anti-inflammatory Diets

Inflammation within the body can impact every aspect of our health; heart disease, arthritis, autoimmune issues and pain within the body. Inflammation is when the body generates a reaction to an injury generating heat and swelling. This reaction is generally to an injury like a fall or a bruise – this is natural response and […]
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Eat your way to the perfect bikini bod!

The sky is blue, the days are longer and our bikinis are calling out to us! We all dream of that wonderful bikini body all of which is helped by good nutrition and exercise. To get your body bikini ready in the least amount of time there are certain foods & drinks that should be […]
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Save money with recession busting foods.

Personally speaking I’ve a family of five to feed daily and I’m only too aware of how costly it can be. Total Nutrition it’s all about serving up delicious meals that all age groups in my family will eat whilst also keeping an eye on my pocket. Below are my top tips for making more […]
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Planning pregnancy and your diet.

More and more women seemed to be struggling with infertility or hormone related issues. When planning a pregnancy, supporting our bodies as best we can through the foods we eat prior to falling pregnant will not only support fertility it will ensure our unborn child gets the best start in life. Anyone planning a pregnancy […]
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Stress Busting.

Following a week of mania in the world of Total Nutrition, this blog is all about supporting yourself through stress. We all get those periods in our lives – in some cases we know in advance and can do a bit of planning however in others they just hit us: whether it’s moving house, emotional […]
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Nutrition: Look & feel glowing in just 1 week.

This week I was inspired by a ‘Style Clinic’ question put to a friend from a girl who is going on a first date hill walking and was wondering what to wear. Its wonderful having the right outfit but how amazing could you look with bright, fresh and illuminated skin, glowing with health? So whether you’ve […]
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Optimum Nutrition during pregnancy.

In fact, presently in Ireland there is a huge baby boom.  Pregnancy is a joyous time and in this article it’s all about nutrition throughout your pregnancy to ensure you are getting optimum levels for both yourself and your growing baby. For many women the first trimester can be a tricky time for eating due […]
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Beating the Post-Holiday Bulge.

Schools are back this week and for those of us returning from wonderful holiday escapes with a few extra kilos around the hips, help is at hand. We all make such an effort prior to going away to ensure our bodies are bikini perfect however once we get back we need to make sure that […]
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Beat the Bloat.

Bloating is such a common complaint, even the rich and famous don’t escape! Many of the symptoms of bloating are caused by food allergies or intolerances and in a lot of cases wheat is a key culprit. For many, myself included who struggle with wheat – spelt is the knight in shining armour. Don’t be […]
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Tackling teenagers and childrens weight problems.

Due to me here at Total Nutrition having three children I do see a lot of young adults and children regarding their nutrition and weight. Irish children now have a 25% chance of being overweight or obese hence I thought it important to give a couple of pointers as how to best handle this very […]