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How to Really Judge Foods - Barry Murray
Arguably one of the biggest mistakes people make when they go food shopping is deciding on what to buy by looking at the calorie content on the back of the label. There are just so many things wrong with this that I don’t know where to start...keep reading
The Coffee Low Down - Barry Murray
This is another one of those nutrition conundrums – “you’re damned if you do and you’re damned if you don’t”. Many of us love a cup (or 2!) of coffee and simply just enjoy the taste and the occasion...keep reading
All You Need To Know About Protein - Barry Murray
What is it? Proteins are polymer chains of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. Protein is a nutrient needed by the human body for growth, repair, metabolism, immunity, digestion, nerve function, hormonal function, basically every cell, tissue and physiological process in the body requires protein to function...keep reading
The Creatine Low Down - Barry Murray
Most people have heard the word “creatine” before. It is the most well known and researched of all sports supplements. It was first used competitively by athletes during the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona and hundreds of studies on it have been conducted since...keep reading
Pre Exercise Nutrition – What to eat before training/matches - Barry Murray
GAA training usually involves a combination of sprint drills, body weight exercises, weights and practice match. Duration is typically 1.5 – 2hrs and pretty much all the different energy systems are used...keep reading
Essential Recovery for Endurance Athletes - Barry Murray
As a Sports Nutritionist, a favorite saying of mine is that "You don't get fitter during training, you get fitter after". The most important part of your nutrition strategy is what you drink/eat during the first few hours after exercise...keep reading