IPG Weekly Roundup: 21/9/14

Another week over and time for another IPG weekly roundup! 

Time is flying by! Can't believe how fast each week passes! 

I got a chance to help some lovely clients in my clinic in Naas this week. It is so nice to have someone come to you for one issue and walk away after helping them with much more than they expected. I love my job and helping people realise their potential through real food is so rewarding. If you want to get help with your health issues through food in one of my clinics (Ashford, Wicklow or Naas Co Kildare) please email me on theirishpaleo@gmail.com. 

Wholesome Wednesday

My recipe this week was a delicious simple Avocado Chocolate Mousse. With only three ingredients I created a beautiful healthy dessert! 

Try the recipe here  

Research Papers 

I do alot of reading and love studying the latest research papers in the nutrition arena. One paper I came across this week was one linking the use of artificial sweeteners with obesity. In the study scientists examined how artificial sweeteners affect the metabolism of mice. 

"The team found that the mice that drank the water containing glucose and an artificial sweetener developed glucose intolerance - elevated blood sugar levels - whereas the mice that drank water alone or water containing only sugar did not."

Furthermore they found that these changes were brought on by changes in the gut microflora of the mice. It is fascinating and shows that the gut flora play an important role in overall health. 

Read the paper here  

Are "Health" Bars All their cracked up to be? 

I posted this photo to the facebook page during the week and it got massive response. We are all guilty of being pulled into the marketing claims of these types of foods and believing the hype. The health food industry is a massive one, people are more health conscious than ever before and the industry has cottoned on to this, tapping into this market by bringing out so called health foods to cash in. We as consumers need to be careful of being misled and need to be aware of which foods really are good for us and not just neatly packaged sugar laden foods. Check your labels and don't be codded by the claims. 

Read the original source here 

Paleo Talk

I got the chance to meet a few members of the Naas Athletic Club when I delivered a talk on the benefits of following a Paleo protocol for endurance athletes. They were a lovely crowd and I hope I changed one or two opinions of the merits of this way of life. 

If you are interested in me hosting a talk on any aspect of Paleo nutrition please email me on theirishpaleo@gmail.com I am always happy to spread the Paleo word! 

I was really excited to attend an event today hosted by IANT in Dublin. Internationally renowned speaker on Gluten and Coeliac disease Dr Tom O Brien is the host of The Gluten Summit (really recommend you listen - available at www.theglutensummit.com) 

It was an amazing talk on autoimmunity and the gut which I really enjoyed and learned alot from. It was such an honour to meet him after having him play in my ear over the past few months! 

Another week lies ahead of me with lots coming up. I will be announcing another cycle of my popular 30 day Paleo Challenge:

My 30 Day Challenge Meal Plans include recipes like the following:

Chicken & Sweet Potato Coconut Curry with cauli-rice
Alfredo Chicken "Pasta"
Paleo Meatloaf
Egg and Bacon Muffins
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Avocado Smoothie
Lamb Meatballs with courgette "pasta"
Rib Eye Steak with sweet potato wedges

Sign up to my 30 Day Challenge this October and increase energy levels, balance blood sugar levels, balance hormone levels, boost weight loss, Reduce inflammation, improve athletic performance.

30 day meal plans, weekly shopping lists, group support, nightly Q&A sessions.

30 days. 100% Paleo. Lifelong lessons.
If you are interested in taking part please email me on theirishpaleo@gmail.com 

Have a great week and remember;

Keep It Paleo!

IPG Weekly Roundup: 14/9/14

Hey all! Another week has gone by, and that means another Weekly Roundup! 

It has been another very busy week here in IPG HQ! Lots to do and I am grateful to be keeping busy.

I was busy marketing my new clinic locations in Naas Co Kildare and Ashford Wicklow. I am looking forward to taking clients this week in Naas and starting to help people get healthier through food. Nutritional therapy can be useful in a range of conditions such as thyroid issues, diabetes, PCOS, fertility, digestive complaints, energy fluctuations, weight loss and lots more. If you are interesting in booking a nutrition consultation in either of my clinics, please email me on theirishpaleo@gmail.com I am really excited about getting started! 

I also met with Niamh of The Ivy Cookery School in Rathdangan Co Kildare to speak about a Paleo cookery evening we plan to run next month. I am SO excited about it and Niamh's cookery school is really beautiful! The evening will be held on 2nd October and will include an hour long nutrition seminar presented by myself. This will then be followed by a Paleo themed food demonstration and tasting. Niamh aims to cook up some delicious dishes for you all to sample including an easy family favourite recipe and a more elaborate dinner party dish to wow your guests with as well as lots of other ideas. It will be a great evening and will be a chance for like minded people to get together around good food. The cost for the evening will be €40. Don't miss out! Places are limited. Email me on theirishpaleo@gmail.com to secure your place. 

I had my weekly meeting with the participants of Resurrection 8 Crossfit box in Celbridge at the weekend. They are all doing fantastic with great results coming from them all. They are a great bunch and have been really enthusiastic so far. Keep up the good work guys! 

Wholesome Wednesdays

I also got busy in the kitchen this week and cooked a new recipe for you all for Wholesome Wednesdays. The recipe, which was for Carrot & Ginger muffins was delicious and nourishing and my family really enjoyed them. Try them for yourself! They are a really nice breakfast option or lunch box filler and are full of anti-inflammatory ginger and other yummy ingredients. 

Try the recipe here. 

Nutrition News

In other news I came across this great piece detailing the historical demise of saturated fat in nutritional science and why we should not be afraid of fat. Worth a look. Read it here

I have a really busy week ahead which is great. Until next week Paleo peeps! 

Keep It Paleo

Wholesome Wednesdays: Carrot and Ginger Muffins

For this weeks Wholesome Wednesday recipe, I decided to put up a more sweet dish. I dont bake much, even Paleo foods, because I dont have a sweet tooth and because I prefer to have baked foods as a treat food. 

These muffins are made from ground almonds which I tend to avoid using too much. This is because I think ground almonds can be too easy to overeat (how many almonds does it take to make 1 cup of ground almonds?!) and also because of the high omega 6 content which is pro-inflammatory. But as a treat, I tried these. 

They are not too sweet and have a nice little hit of ginger which is nice and warming. Ideal as a treat with a cup of tea or as a quick portable breakfast idea, these are naturally gluten, dairy and refined sugar free.

Ingredients

200g ground almonds (2 cups)

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

3/4 tsp ground mixed spice

1/2 tsp ground ginger

130g of grated carrot

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)

3 eggs

1/2 cup honey

Add the dry ingredients in a bowl (almonds, baking powder, sea salt, spices) 

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and add in the honey and coconut oil 

Combine the carrot and ginger and add in the egg and oil mixture.

Combine these wet ingredients and the dry ingredients, mix well. 

Place in 12 muffin cases.

Bake at 180C for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through and a skewer comes out of the centre clean.