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RNT Fitness RadioEp 326 - Supplements Deep Dive w/ Dr. Crionna Tobin, PhDOn this episode of RNT Fitness Radio I’m joined by Dr Crionna Tobin, who’s recognised as one of the highest profile sports nutritionists in Ireland. Crionna is head of science and education in Glanbia performance nutrition (GPN), the number one global performance nutrition brand portfolio including Optimum Nutrition. In her role she leads and champions the delivery of education programmes to support the positioning of GPN and portfolio of Brands, as global leaders in sports and active nutrition. A PhD graduate of Dublin City University in the area of exercise physiology and performance nutrition, and a registered perf...2023-04-101h 05
Everyday NutritionS1 EP10 The Effect of Physical Inactivity in ChildrenIn this episode, Críonna is joined by Dr. Sinead Sheridan, PhD, a researcher and lecturer in exercise physiology, physical activity & sports nutrition at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Sinead's main area of research focuses on the effects of inactivity in young adults.
In this episode they discuss:
The effects of inactivity on health in children
How inactivity impacts heart health & risk of chronic disease
The impact of COVID on physical activity behaviours
Physical activity guidelines for children & adults- are they realistic?
How to make physical activity guidelines m...2021-06-2740 minEveryday NutritionS1 EP9 The Impact of Exercise on Gut HealthOn this episode, Críonna is joined by Dr. Orla O'Sullivan, PhD, researcher & expert in the role exercise plays in gut health.
There is so much talk about the impact of diet on gut health but not so much on the role of exercise.
In this fascinating discussion they explore:
What the gut microbiome actually refers to & it's role in health
Lifestyle factors that influence gut health
Whether exercise can train the bugs in our gut & which type of exercise is better
Whether different athletes have different types &a...2021-06-2029 minEveryday NutritionS1 EP8 Top 5 Nutrition MythsIn this 10 minute episode I discuss 5 of the most popular nutrition myths that regularly made headlines in the media and whether the scientific evidence supports these claims.
Give this short episode a listen to find out whether;
Bread is bad for you
Red meat is dangerous for your health
Organic foods are better for health
Eating little & often boosts metabolism
Training fasted increases fat burning
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crionna/message2021-06-1109 minEveryday NutritionHRT- The Misconceptions & the Proven Scientific Benefits for Female HealthDr. Bluming is a medical oncology doctor and has been studying the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) administered to women with a history of breast cancer for over 2 decades.
In his book, which he co-authored with social physiologist Dr. Carol Travis, PhD, they investigate the studies that have mislead millions of women into believing HRT is detrimental to female health and could even lead to cancer. They set the record straight on how it can actually be a beneficial treatment for women, improve wellbeing & even lengthen life particularly when taken from the start...2021-05-3033 minEveryday NutritionS1 EP6 Lets Talk about Snacking!In this 10 minute episode I discuss snacking! I explain, why we snack, should you snack and the best snacks to choose for better health, performance and weight loss. I also discuss how to choose the healthiest yogurt option when snacking and the best snacking options to choose at petrol stations & for kids.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crionna/message2021-05-2311 minEveryday NutritionS1 E5 How Exercise & Nutrition can Improve Muscle Health as we AgeIn this episode Críonna is joined by Richie Kirwan. Richie Kirwan is a nutritionist and researcher at Liverpool John Moores University. His research focuses on how exercise and nutrition can improve muscle function as we age and how this can improve life expectancy and quality of life as we get older.
In this episode they discuss:
Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle quality & function- what it is and who should be concerned
Facts around the loss of muscle- it can start in your 30s in women & 40s in men!
The increased disk of certain d...2021-05-1639 minEveryday NutritionS1 E4 Are Carbs Bad - Do They Cause Weight Gain?In this episode I discuss why carbohydrates continue to be vilified in mainstream media and whether low carbohydrate diets are superior for weight loss. I also discuss which types of carbohydrate foods you should reduce to promote better health and give you 3 fun facts around carbohydrate to further cement my answer around the question asked. Tune in to finally understand if carbs are the reason for our growing obesity epidemic.
Check out papers referenced in this episode at https://crionnatobin.com/podcast/
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crionna/message2021-05-0814 minEveryday NutritionS1 E3 - What to Eat for Better Sex & Female HealthIn this episode, Críonna is joined by Aisling O' Kelly, a nutritional therapist, naturopath and herbal medicine practitioner in training. She is the owner of AOK nutrition and is an expert in the area of women's health and fertility.
This is an exciting episode during which they discuss sex, hormone health and nutritional 'watch outs' when on contraception and what food to focus on when coming of contraception to enhance health.
In this episode they also chat about:
Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle
Nutrition for PMS & menstrual cycle health
Nutritional deficiencies w...2021-05-0230 minEveryday NutritionS1 E2 Do Eggs Increase Your Cholesterol?In this episode I discuss whether eating eggs increases blood cholesterol and therefore contribute to your risk of heart disease. This topic is widely and continuously debated in the media and it is well past time to set the record straight. Tune in to finally understand how many eggs to eat a day to keep your heart healthy.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crionna/message2021-04-2212 minEveryday NutritionS1 E1 - What to Eat for Better HealthOn the first episode of Season 1, Críonna is joined by Brian Ó hÁonghusa, one of Ireland’s premiere nutrition coaches and the head nutritionist at Triage. Brian’s coaching mantra is one that is collaborative, client-centered and compassionate with a firm belief that someone won’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Together they discuss how to implement practical tips to help you eat food you enjoy while achieving better health, what is the best diet , the role of processed foods in sustainable eating, why good nutrition can be difficult to achiev...2021-04-1533 min