Everyday Nutrition Crionna Tobin

In 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 more accessible

Do parents have an obligation to promote physical activity in their children?

Practical tips to motivate kids to move more


Read more from Sinead's 20 peer reviewed publications here.


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On this episode, Críonna is joined by Dr. Orla O'Sullivan, PhD, researcher & expert in get health. Orla's research focuses primarily on the impact of exercise on the health of our gut bugs. 

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 & amounts of bacteria in their gut depending on their training & how this translates into performance benefits

Whether this is a tool being used by athletes at the moment to support performance

Whether untrained people can train their gut bugs to support health


Check out all Orla's research here.


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In 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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Dr. 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 of menopause.

In this episode they discuss:


The role of oestrogen in female health
What happens to oestrogen during menopause & the consequences of this for female health
The seriously flawed study, The Women’s Health Initiative, that lead people to believe the negative press perpetrated by medics and the media around HRT
The proven scientific benefits of HRT for female health from easing symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, to reducing risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis an some cancers
The importance of this information to empower women when discussing the best course of treatment for them during menopause to ensure they maintain optimum health

Read more on this topic at https://estrogenmatters.com/


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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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In 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 disease; Type 2 diabetes, depression, heart disease, osteoporosis and fragility that accompanies age related muscle loss
 What you can do to protect your muscles to retain their strength and function

Check out more from Richie on:
Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/be_more_nutrition/
Website https://www.bemorenutrition.com/
Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/bemorenutrition1

Check out papers referenced in this episode at https://crionnatobin.com/podcast/ 


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