Nutritional Blog

Aisling Murray has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and offers a one to one specialist nutrition service at Whelehans Pharmacy. Call Whelehans at 044 93 34591 for an appointment. Aisling’s Nutrition Clinic costs only €10 per week.

What is Starvation Protection Mechanism?

To lose weight you must create a negative energy balance: calories taken in are less than calories expended. Result: Fat, glycogen and muscle are used for energy to make up the caloric deficit and ideally weight is lost and fat stores are reduced. However, losing weight and losing fat are two different stories. Weight loss does not necessarily equal fat loss.

The science behind the negative effects of crash diets

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Sugar Information Event

Whelehans pharmacy are teaming up with a number of health professionals to hold a Sugar Information Event on Thursday March 3rd at 7pm in the Greville Arms Hotel. We will have interesting speakers and inactive demonstrations to illustrate both the dangers of sugar and show how much sugars we are actually eating. There will be lots of tips to help you reduce your sugar intake without reducing your enjoyment of food. It will be of great interest to parents and kids to help learn fun facts and ways to reduce sugar. Parents are especially welcome to bring kids along. You will have the chance for free advice from diet and health experts on the night. It is a free to attend; call Whelehans at 04493 34591 to book your free place.

Aisling Murray has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and offers a one to one specialist nutrition service at Whelehans Pharmacy. Call Whelehans at 04493 34591 for an appointment. Aisling’s Nutriton Clinic costs only €10 per week.