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Leading Independent Nutritionist, Paula Mee, to address Galway Health & Wellbeing Evening

RTE TV personality and leading independent nutritionist Paula Mee, who is originally from Galway, will be in Claregalway, Co Galway on Thursday 7th May to address the Health and Wellbeing evening being jointly organised by Arrabawn Co-op and the National Dairy Council.

The event, which takes place in The Claregalway Hotel (doors open 7.30pm, 8.00pm start) will raise funds for the charity Croi. It also includes presentations on Osteoporosis Prevention by Michele O’Brien from the Irish Osteoporosis Society, a presentation on skincare, from the inside out, from Biotherm Area Manager Silvanna Landa and delicious samples of dairy products from Arrabawn Co-op.

Conor Ryan of Arrabawn Co-op comments “Arrabawn Co-op are delighted to support this information evening and feel it is a fantastic opportunity for people to learn more about Arrabawn Dairies and the health benefits surrounding our dairy products. With only the highest standards in production, Arrabawn Dairies offer a wide range of products to suit all.”

In a presentation entitled “Celebrating the Nutrient Richness of Dairy”, Paula Mee will draw on the latest medical and research findings to explore in detail the full package of nutrients in milk. She intends to do this in a way which she hopes will help the audience to understand in an informed way how and why milk and dairy work within a balanced diet.

“Many of us have grown up generally accepting that milk is important for bone health and dental health,” says Paula Mee. “I want to examine those traditional benefits of dairy in the context of more recent research and also look at emerging findings about milk and milk products in relation to blood pressure and as a sports hydration drink.”

Known for "Easy Manner" - Not "Lecturing or Hectoring"

Paula Mee was one of the presenters of RTE TV’s Health Squad programme which ran from 2002 to 2006. She makes regular appearances on TV and radio programmes advising on nutrition and health issues.

Paula has a reputation for her down to earth, no nonsense approach to diet and nutrition. Angela Phelan’s “Who’s Who in Ireland” recently commented: “(Paula) Doesn't lecture or hector instead her easy manner makes her advice so much easier to take”.

From Galway, Paula Mee graduated from University College Galway with a BSc in Biochemistry. She then completed her postgraduate qualifications in Dietetics and a Masters in Health Science in Leeds Metropolitan University. Paula has recently been awarded a Diploma in Allergy from Southampton University. She has also completed the British Dietetic Association’s Sports Dietitian course. Paula is currently on the Board of Consumer Foods in Bord Bia. She is a member and a Past President of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute.

Paula Mee, Nutrition Consulting was set up in 2004 and offers organisations and industry an extensive range of services in nutrition, product development, and marketing communications. As part of her working week she also operates a Dietetic and Weight Management Clinic in the Dublin Nutrition Centre.

For further information contact:

NDC: Antonina Ni Dhuinn, Progress Communications - 01-276 6117 - email nina@progresspr.ie

Arrabawn Co-op: Pamela Finn, Think PR - 087-900 4145 - email info@thinkpr.ie