Yep we’re all feeling the pinch and that pinch is only getting harder, so how can you feed yourself and your family using cheaper yet super nutritious foods? Personally speaking I’ve a family of five to feed daily and I’m only too aware of how costly it can be. Total Nutrition it’s all about serving up delicious meals

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More and more women seemed to be struggling with infertility or hormone related issues. When planning a pregnancy, supporting our bodies as best we can through the foods we eat prior to falling pregnant will not only support fertility it will ensure our unborn child gets the best start in life

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By Resident Nutritionist Andrea Murray

Following a week of mania in the world of Total Nutrition, this blog is all about supporting yourself through stress. We all get those periods in our lives – in some cases we know in advance and can do a bit of planning however in others they just hit us: whether it’s moving house, emotional turmoil

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One thing for sure about the guilt gene is that you got it from your mother. It’s been handed down from woman to woman for centuries bypassing the male of the species. Its voice grows louder every birthday. “You’re a mother, a wife, a daughter

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By Resident Nutritionist Andrea Murray

This week I was inspired by a ‘Style Clinic’ question put to Darren from a girl who is going on a first date hill walking and was wondering what to wear. Its wonderful having the right outfit but how amazing could you look with bright, fresh and illuminated skin, glowing with health

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By Resident Nutritionist Andrea Murray

Beyonce has just announced it, as has our very own Aisling O’Loughlin and Victoria Beckham has just had one – beautiful babies of course. In fact, presently in Ireland there is a huge baby boom – this recession must be keeping us at home

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By Nutritionist Andrea Murray

Schools are back this week and for those of us returning from wonderful holiday escapes

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By Resident Nutritionist Andrea Murray

Bloating is such a common complaint, even the rich and famous don’t escape! Many of the symptoms of bloating are caused by food allergies or intolerances and in a lot of cases wheat is a key culprit.

For many, myself included who struggle with wheat

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Doing the best by your skin is not all about the lotions and potions you put on it. We all need to ensure we feed it nutritionally with the best foods so we look as good as it gets.

We create a whole new layer of skin every 17-42 days according to our age, so with that in mind it is never too late to start ‘feeding’ it from

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The sky is blue, the days are longer and our bikinis are calling out to us! We all dream of that wonderful bikini body all of which is helped by good nutrition and exercise. To get your body bikini ready in the least amount of time there are certain foods & drinks that should be eaten around physical activity to maximise the benefits and get the most from your exercise

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Drinking just 4 cups of tea a day can have a positive effect on our wellbeing and help to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With so many different vitalising brews to choose from, we can ring the changes day after day

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We all like something a little sweet, with this in mind below is my recipe for delicious blueberry muffins which are not only simple, quick and tasty they are totally nutritious. The muffins contain 300g of blueberries which are full of vitamins and antioxidants supporting our skin and hair, they also have seeds; a good source of protein

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Having just recently got into quinoa, I wanted to share my experiences on a nutritional and taste level, with the hope it may become a part of your lunchtime or evening meals. Many have heard of it, few have tasted it and even less have cooked it

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Having been bed bound ALL WEEKEND with full-on manky flu symptoms, I was delighted to see this piece of genius from the wonder-woman of food that is Andrea Murray!

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