Most of us are aware that the one of the keys to losing, gaining or maintaining our bodyweight is energy balance. Whilst not all energy is equal, consuming more energy or calories than we use can lead to weight gain, consuming less energy than we use can result in weight loss and achieving a balance of energy in and energy used allows us to maintain a healthy weight.
Here nutritionist Laurann O'Reilly explains how much energy we need to burn off our foods.
A farmer’s daughter from Tipperary, Laurann has always had an appreciation for food, nutrition and health promotion.
Laurann has an honours BSc. Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Nottingham and a Masters in Public Health Nutrition from University College Dublin. She is also an Associate Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society London.
With a passion for nutrition and experience working in Ireland and the UK, Laurann uses her knowledge and skills to help people achieve optimum health and assists in the prevention and treatment of nutritional related problems through means of nutritional consultation, personalised diet plans, health promotion and education.
Laurann has an Honours BSc. Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Nottingham, a Masters in Public Health Nutrition from University College Dublin, is an Associate Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society London, a professional member of the Celiac Society Ireland, is registered with the Institute of Public Health Ireland and fully insured.
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