Lifestyle Archives - Sarah O'Brien Nutrition

Stress and nutrition part 1: the HPA axis, chronic stress & some important nutrients

10.1.2020

Back to basics, Evidence based, Exercise, Health, Holistic health, Lifestyle, Nutrition

Stress, in the short term, is not a bad thing – it is our bodies way of protecting us, of helping us to stay alert and focused. It is when it becomes ongoing and chronic that it ceases to be beneficial and starts affecting a whole range of areas from our physical and mental health to our day to day quality of life ie; relationships or productivity...

Stress and nutrition part 2: diet & lifestyle tips for stressful times

10.1.2020

Health, Holistic health, Lifestyle, Nutrition

Below are some everyday factors to keep in mind to assist with supporting overall health and wellbeing during times of stress (and any time really!), with a focus on supporting the adrenals via blood sugar level maintenance and considering the importance of gut health along with some additional diet and lifestyle tips...

Friday Five’s

21.10.2019

Back to basics, Friday Five's, Health, Holistic health, Lifestyle, Nutrition

Hello and welcome to my Friday Five posts! These are shared weekly via social media and their links uploaded here for easy access as time passes...

Stressed? Take a break…outside!

19.4.2019

Back to basics, Evidence based, Exercise, Holistic health, Lifestyle

As a holistic nutritionist, I consider lifestyle factors along with food and nutrition when working with a client to identify and work towards their goals, particularly when those goals center around mental health. It was from this perspective that I enjoyed reading about a recent study looking at the stress reduction benefits spending time in nature can have...

Salmon & sweet potato patties

08.4.2019

Health, Lifestyle, Meal prep, Nutrition, Recipe

If there's one thing I love more than leftovers (so handy!), it's batch cooking/meal prep when it comes to being able to enjoy nourishing & yummy snacks and meals quickly & easily. Let's face it…we are often living our own personal version of 'the juggle’...

Balanced meals

18.2.2018

Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition

When compiling our plates at meal times, the concept of balanced meals is an important one to keep in mind because a meal that is balanced can provide our bodies with everything we need to function throughout the day, and assists with maintaining steady blood sugar levels, sustaining energy levels and helping us to avoid food cravings...

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Stress and nutrition part 1: the HPA axis, chronic stress & some important nutrients

Stress and nutrition part 2: diet & lifestyle tips for stressful times

Friday Five’s

Stressed? Take a break…outside!

Salmon & sweet potato patties

Balanced meals

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