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Maria Kirmanidou, Dietitian & Sport Nutritionist

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MSc in Sport Nutrition

Holland & Barrett Product Trainer

Weight management
Gastrointestinal health
Sports Nutrition
Nutrition & Mental Health

Maria is a Dietitian - Nutritionist, specializing in Sports Nutrition. She completed her undergraduate studies in 2019, at the Harokopio University of Athens and in 2021, her postgraduate specialization in Sports Nutrition in Liverpool, UK, where she stayed for a long time. Since November 2022, she has been working as a Product Trainer at Holland & Barrett, which has made her love the educational process as well as the huge world of supplements. In addition, as a dietitian, she takes on a multitude of cases, including individuals who want to manage their weight sustainably and effectively, improve their health indicators or the outcome of a medical condition, enhance their athletic performance and/or take care of their relationship with food.

Human health and nutrition is a field that has always fascinated her, as she says "it is a sacred purpose to be part of improving human health". She considers eating habits as well as nutritional behaviour an integral part of the quality of a person's life and her goal, through her profession, is to educate people nutritionally in such a way that nutrition becomes a cherished part of their daily lives.
She has been involved in sports from a very young age, specifically volleyball, and she also loves cooking and traveling.

Favourite supplements? Turmeric, Ashwagandha and Probiotics.

Osteoporosis: 3 ways to prevent it

Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease, characterized by a change in the architecture of the skeleton and the gradual appearance of "pores" in bones, a "sponge-like" appearance.

Arthritis: Risk factors and treatment measures

On behalf of World Arthritis Day, which is celebrated on 12th of October every year, we are here today to learn more about this - silent at first - disease, as it affects over 400 million people worldwide, causing joint pain, reduced range of motion and possible disability.

World Mental Health Day: Magnesium and its multidimensional role

In - not so distant - 1994, the World Health Organization and the World Federation of Mental Health agreed to designate October 10th, as World Mental Health Day, an initiative supported by the United Nations.

Hyaluronic Acid: The most important hydration factor

Discovered in 1934 and for almost a century, science has generously offered us knowledge that's worth breaking down so we can learn together about its multi-purpose nature.

Castor oil for hair: The uses of the miracle oil

Let's get to know one of our most powerful natural allies in repairing our hair, the famous castor oil!

No Aluminum Deodorant: Why has been the best choice so far?

Aluminum-free deodorants are occupying an increasingly larger place in our daily lives, as their use has become very popular in recent years.

Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss: What is it and what benefits can provide?

Apple cider vinegar is one of the most well-known beverages and widely used supplements in weight loss.

Constipation: Causes of occurrence & natural ways of treatment

The functional symptom of constipation is quite common, affecting around 19% of the world's population.

Berberine & Blood Sugar: A promising ingredient

Berberine is a natural ingredient derived from the family plant, Berberis vulgaris.

Severe Anxiety & Insomnia: Natural ways of coping

We have chosen today to talk about a prominent in the lives of most of us, unpleasant in the majority of cases, but at the same time a necessary emotion...stress.

Cranberry: The beneficial properties and benefits of this summer must-have

Αfter the sunscreen with natural filter, it's time for the cranberry supplement to go in your bag along with your daily snack, since its benefits seem to be many and...evidence-based!

Essential Oils: Benefits & Ways of Use

We've all heard about essential oils and whenever we hear about them, suddenly spring scents come to our mind.

Natural Sunscreen: The best sunscreen for you and the environment

Our daily choices, large and small, affect our health and quality of life and exert a huge environmental impact. In 2024, it is imperative that we do our best to protect the environment and choose the most sustainable and eco-friendly choices, whenever possible.

Probiotics & Irritable Bowel: Ways to Treat Symptoms

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder, with the majority of sufferers, being women.

Menstruation and Nutrition: 5+1 dietary tips for more painless symptoms

The creation and continuation of life is due to the ability of the female body to be able to support the process of conception, pregnancy and childbirth.

World Health Day 2024: What does it mean to be healthy?

The 7th of April has been designated as World Health Day, a day that marks the launch of the World Health Organization (WHO), which marks 76 years of operation this year.

Woman & Menopause: Possible Symptoms and Ways of Treatment

Menopause is one of the key stages in woman's life. The age of menopause ranges from 45-55 years, with the duration and severity of symptoms vary greatly from woman to woman.

Protein: How much do I need and which supplements can I consume daily?

The word "protein" has taken over, for many years now in world of wellness.

Collagen Peptides: A promising option with beneficial health benefits!

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies, supporting about 1/3 of our body's structure. We are used to associating the word protein with muscle mass. However, protein is the "structure of our life" we would say...

Coenzyme Q10: The 5 most important health benefits

Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like molecule, which is considered very important, for energy production, inside the “energy production factory" within the cell, the mitochondrion.

New year, new me

And it's that time of year when we all do a rewind and think about what went & what didn't go well and what could have gone better.

The Ultimate Nutritional Guide after Christmas holidays

The first week of every January is characterized by intense feelings of anxiety about the pounds we - probably - put on during Christmas holidays.

Skincare: How important is moisturizer for our daily hydration?

Facial moisturizer is one of the most important steps in our daily facial care and maintaining the health of our skin.

Probiotics: The "hidden" treasure of our health

Did you know that we live with around 40 trillion bacteria, whose integrity plays an integral role in our physical and mental health?

Collagen: What it is and what is the best supplement

Collagen is the most abundant building block in the body, supporting the health of not only our skin - as many of you will have heard - but also the healthy structure of bones, joints & tendons.

Athens Marathon 2023: Pre-race Nutrition & Hydration

The Marathon is one of the most popular and demanding Olympic events worldwide. It is a road race of a distance equal to about 42km, with the first official marathon being among the first Olympic Games in Athens, in 1896, won by the well-known, Spyros Louis.

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Boosting immunity: Which is the Best Vitamin?

The immune system is our body's defence centre, the function of which is crucial for the effective treatment of pathogenic microorganisms.

World Heart Day: Our eating habits and their important role

Due to the initiative of the World Heart Federation, 24 years ago, World Heart Day was established and it is celebrated every year on 29th September. I wonder what motivated the international bodies to establish this day?

What are the Omega-3 fatty acids and why do you need them?

Fat is one of the three macronutrients in our diet, which means that not only is it essential, but along with protein and carbohydrates it is one of the ingredients we need the most in our daily diet.

Vitamin D: An essential supplement for everyone

Vitamin D or the so called “the sunshine vitamin" belongs to the group of fat-soluble vitamins, which means that it requires the presence of fat in order to be absorbed and stored in adipose tissue and the liver (yes, it belongs to the vitamins stored in our body, such as A, E & K).

Maria Kirmanidou, Dietitian & Sport Nutritionist

MSc in Sport Nutrition

Holland & Barrett Product Trainer

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