Nutritional Classes

Kelkin Nutritional Classes were initially set up to help consumers understand what is important in reading food labels. Due to the successful attendance at these classes we extended the range of topics to include other items that we felt would be of interest to our consumers. If you have any questions you would like to ask our nutritionist, you can email Aveen at nutritionalclasses@kelkin.ie

Kelkin's Next Nutritional Class


Previous Classes



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'Our Guide to Healthy Eating & Living' - May 20th, 2009

Advice on practical, easy ways to ensure your diet is packed full of nutritional goodness. Kelkin will share simple dietary and lifestyle changes which can help overcome current nutritional issues such as, getting more vitamins into our diet and lowering our salt intake. Aveen Bannon will be on hand to answer your diet related questions and offer handy hints and tasty meal ideas!

Nutrition & a Healthy Heart - May 2009

This class dealt with the common risk factors and treatment of coronary heart disease. Aveen spoke about diet and lifestyle and how small changes to these can positively impact on heart health. We were delighted that a representative from the Irish Heart Foundation joined us and gave a very informative talk to attendees also.
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'Nutrition & Osteoporosis' - October 2009

This talk covered topics such as the impact of diet & lifestyle on bone health, reducing risk of bone disease and what damaging habits to avoid. Michele O'Brien, a representative from the Irish Osteoporosis Society, also spoke about the risk factors of Osteoporosis, what action to take if you think you may be at risk and how to prevent developing Osteoporosis.

Nutrition & a Gluten Free Diet - March 2009

Aveen explained Coeliac Disease and its classical symptoms. She discussed it's diagnosis and treatment and the foods that are best avoided. We then looked at key nutrients to focus on like calcium, iron and B vitamins. Aveen then finished with some meal ideas and top tips for coeliacs to help make life a little easier. We also had a representative present from the Coeliac Society of Ireland who was happy to answer questions at the end of the class.
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Food & Mood - January 2009

This was a follow up class to the one held in January 2008, which proved extremely popular. Aveen presented some expert advice on an uplifting healthy diet to help combat feelings of 'January blues', tiredness and mood swings. Patterns that may aggravate our moods include skipping meals, eating nutritionally unbalanced meals and cravings for sweets. Aveen shared some good tips to help change these patterns.

A Guide to Simple Healthy Shopping Choices - October 2008

The nutritional labels and ingredient lists found on packaged food products, provide us with a means for understanding what the product contains and the benefits, if any, which can be gained from consuming the product. By reading food labels we are able to select products that fulfill our individual dietary needs. Whether we are trying to loose weight, lower our cholesterol or avoid certain ingredients, food labels provide all the information we need to make the right choice. Many of us however do not understand the information or terms used on food labels. Kelkin consultant nutritionist, Aveen Bannon, spoke about how to get the most from your food shopping choices. The class provided advice on reading food labels and interpreting on-pack nutritional information. It also focused on getting the balance right when it comes to your shopping trolley, ensuring that a good mix of all food groups is always well represented.

Children and Nutrition - April 2008

It is now estimated 300,000 children in Ireland are obese. Recent studies on the increasing levels of childhood obesity in Ireland are cause for great concern yet these figures remain unchanged. Kelkin consultant nutritionist, Aveen Bannon addressed this national issue and advised on how we can change these statistics by changing our attitude. How does food affect your mood - January 2008 January is typically a month where people tend to feel down or 'not themselves' after the festive season of holidays and over indulgence. Patterns that may aggravate our moods include skipping meals, poor appetite, nutritionally unbalanced meals and cravings for sweets. Aveen presented some expert advice on an uplifting healthy diet to help combat these feelings of 'blue' and mood swings.

Putting health on your social calendar - Nov 2007

In advance of the festive party season! Aveen presented some expert advice to help us get through these busy months, covering energy boosters, healthy snacks, sensible alcohol intake and the all important nutritious comfort foods for optimum recovery.