Alimentary!

Did you know that the liver is the largest gland in our body and that is carries out over 500 functions?  Also, it is so important for our health that evolution ensured that if we keep it healthy, it can actually regenerate!!  Listen to today's episode to find out more and learn what foods can support its function and help you to fight infection and dis-ease.  Today's store cupboard...

In this episode Lyn explains how and why our blood sugar levels can become high and how maintaining stable blood sugars can benefit our health in the short and long term.  Almonds are featured as the store cupboard staple and you might be surprised just how versatile they are as a snack or in your meals! Links which may be of interest: https://www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie/2021/06/30/270/ Aprico...

Despite the fact that we know we need to drink adequate water throughout the day, we can often struggle to maintain our hydration levels.  I hope that this episode will convince you that it is one of the simplest and yet most beneficial things that we can do for our health.  So of course, the store cupboard staple has to be hydrating too so listen in to find out more about some delicious...

This episode covers the states of Rest & Digest and Fight or Flight, how they can impact our health and some tips to simply trigger the Rest & Digest state.  The Store Cupboard Staple is a food we are all familiar with but maybe don't appreciate enough - Oats with 5 recipe suggestions (link to recipe section below) Chia Overnight Oats - Lyn Sharkey Nutrition Apple & Strawberry Cru...

Would you build a house without solid foundations?  I thought not!  Listen to today's episode to learn about what DNA is, how Epigenetics can influence it and also how it is more important to be pretty focussed on all 4 pillars of our health rather than perfect at one.  Today's Nutritional Store Cupboard Staple is a "twofor" so listen to the end before writing your shopping list thi...

Welcome to the introductory episode of Alimentary!  In this short episode I explain the reason for the podcast and give you a little taste of what to expect from this series.  I hope to persuade you that healthier nutritional and lifestyle choices can be manageable and convenient for anyone.  The series will share information about nutrition & health, recipes and lifestyle tips....