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What do all of these things have in common you ask? Well let me tell you, in this little soundbite of an episode I discuss the difference between causation and correlation. Lots of things are correlated but that doesn't always add up to one CAUSING the other and we can really get carried away with this in nutrition studies. Especially in click-bait headlines. 

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Well, this was not the podcast that was planned! However, I took my own advice to put out something less than perfect in the name of consistency, and I tease our next episode all about continuous glucose monitors and if we all really need them, or should we hand over our money immediately. Speak to you soon you legendary not-gurus. 

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Pardon the sound quality at the beginning of this episode! But if you stick with it, you'll figure out all the answers as to why your gym workouts are not burning as many calories as you think! It really does seem to be a myth that persists, exercise is great for us, and exercise does indeed burn calories but unless you're doing Iron man it is unlikely they burn enough calories to change your body composition significantly. So does that mean you don't have to work out at all? Or does that mean that you can do workouts you enjoy and it's all additive to your overall wellbeing? Tune in and find out :) 

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Slapping chocolate out of your hand, following you around telling you, you're worthless and lazy, is that what you're expecting with a nutrition coach? Well, I have such BAD NEWS FOR YOU, I won't be doing that. And not because I don't call my clients out on their bs, lovingly, but shame, guilt and over-restriction don't work to move you closer to your goals. My job as a coach is to pull the best out of you, not to judge you or pretend that broccoli tastes better than cheesecake, but rather move you closer to your goals whatever they may be. 

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Working the night shift is associated with an increased risk of obesity, anxiety, depression, diabetes and other comorbidities, so what can we do to give ourselves the best chance? Michelle's advice stems from a very qualified nutrition background and her own experience working nights! Beyond marrying rich, quitting your job and screaming into your pillow there are some practical things to do in order to give yourself the best chance at feeling somewhat alive after a night shift and ensure you're taking care of your body the best you can. 

Please email any and all questions to rachel@hunterhealthproject 

And reach out to Michelle Carroll on Instagram @Michellecarroll1 or take a look at her website here: https://michellecarrollfitness.ie/

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We have all heard it, we've heard it a million times, but is it actually true? Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Few things make me more worked up than oversimplification and prescriptive nutrition advice. So let's dig into if you can kick-start your metabolism with a bowl of cheerios. 

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Ah yes the good old-fashioned return to nature fallacy, We hear it all the time, all-natural, organic, sulphate free etc etc etc. The list goes on and on but is natural better? What about is makes it better? In this tenny tiny little power pod Coach Rach discusses. 

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We've all seen the ads, we've all had friends happily forking over their hard-earned money to be told that they are 'intolerant' to foods that they eat all the time. Said friend gets sad for a day, then the friend ignores advice and keeps eating the way they always have. Well here's the thing companies that market food intolerance tests market them quite heavily as cure-alls but what do they actually do? Are they accurate? Tune in to find out :) 

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This is a cheeky little bonus episode, some powdered food for thought if you will. Do you need powdered greens? Are you missing out on health enlightenment if you don't have them ready to go at all times, decanted in a glass container?  In my humble opinion, no, you're not. Equally, what can you do if you're struggling to get some veg in? Rach provides a few practical tips at the end of the podcast to see you all off. 

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This is a power-pod on how to go vegan 'well'. If you've dabbled in veganism or did Veganuary, this is the podcast to ensure that your diet supports your overall health. It is easy to go vegan these days with all the products out there void of animal products-yay, there are also so many options out there that you don't actually have to eat well and be vegan. This is your guide to going vegan but eating well, not going anaemic or losing your gains.