Hi Friends, 👋

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I hope you all had a lovely Easter! 🐣 What was on your Easter menu? I had a cozy Sunday roast followed by my moms delicious homemade tiramisu.

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Right now, I’m writing to you from Heathrow Airport after a wonderful week at home in Ireland. I had my wedding menu tasting (so much delicious food to sample) and a professional shoot with an amazing Cork-based production team—can’t wait to share the footage with you in the coming weeks!

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But the MOST exciting news…​
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I’ve been spotted as upcoming YouTube talent (pinch me!) and I’ve been invited to the Los Angeles Spotter Studio this week! 🌟 I’m honestly over the moon and wanted to say a huge THANK YOU. Your support—every like, comment, and share—has helped me grow this little dream into something bigger, and I’m beyond grateful.

I'll be documenting the entire experience on my Instagram Stories, so make sure you're following me @marialuceyrd_dietitian​

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💌 As always, I love hearing from you. Let me know what topics or recipes you'd love me to cover next—or what you're struggling with most when it comes to eating well and feeling your best.

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I always read and reply 💚

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​Maria x

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🎥WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK!🎥

​So you want to lose weight for summer... this is what I would do​

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In this week's video, I'm breaking down my honest, dietitian-approved approach to healthy and sustainable weight loss for summer. No crash diets or quick fixes here - just practical, evidence-based strategies that actually work (and won't leave you feeling miserable). If you're thinking about summer health goals, this one's for you!

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📚 WHAT TO READ THIS WEEK! 📚

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🌟 Life Updates & Things I'm Loving This Week🌟​​

📚BOOK: I just finished "Why You Can't Go" - an excellent, evidence-based guide all about constipation 😅 The author is another registered dietitian who breaks down this often-taboo topic with expertise and practical solutions. Would you prefer I create some videos covering these digestive issues? So many people struggle with this more than they let on!

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💊PRENATAL: Who knows what my goals will be after my wedding (🤰) but one life-cycle where supplements are really important is fertility and pregnancy. Ideally, women (and men) should start paying special attention to their diet 3-6 months before conception. As a fertility specialist dietitian, I am taking my own advice and my partner and I are both now taking the FULLWELL prenatal. I chose this brand specifically because it does not contain iron, which is important for me as I have a genetic condition known as haemochromatosis. It's also a brand I really trust as it was formulated by another Registered Dietitian, and its contents tick all my boxes for prenatal nutrition support.

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CLINIC SLOTS🗒️: If you are on the waiting list, please hang tight and for my US audience I am working behind the scenes on ways to work with you too 💚

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🥣 WHAT TO MAKE THIS WEEK! 🍽

​Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake​ This healthy cottage cheese pasta bake is made with ground turkey, marinara sauce and protein-packed cottage cheese. It’s creamy on the inside, with a layer of crispy melted cheese on top. An easy high protein pasta bake recipe that everyone will love. Get Recipe

​Protein Pancake Bowl - 2-Minute Recipe​ This protein pancake bowl is the ultimate breakfast hack for busy mornings. Ready in just 90 seconds! Get Recipe

📢 Reader Question of the Week:

How do you stay on track with nutrition while traveling?

With all my recent (and upcoming!) travel, this is so relevant! Here are my top 3 dietitian-approved strategies:

1. Pack smart snacks: I always bring protein bars, and transportable fruit (e.g., apples or bananas) to avoid hangry airport decisions. I also try to stay within my normal eating schedule pattern as much as I can.
2. The plate method, anywhere: I aim for ½ vegetables, ¼ protein, and ¼ carbs even when eating out.
3. Hydration is key: I bring my water bottle everywhere and set reminders to drink, especially on flights when dehydration can make you feel hungry!

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What's your biggest nutrition challenge while traveling?

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Have a nutrition question you’d like answered? Hit reply and let me know!