GRÁINNE TRAVERS NUTRITION
Nutrition that performs — for sport, work and life.
Practical, evidence-based nutrition support for teams, athletes, individuals and organisations across Ireland — helping people fuel performance, protect their long-term health and build habits that last.
AfN Registered Nutritionist | MSc Food, Nutrition & Health | PgCert Sport & Exercise Nutrition
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High-Performance Sports Nutrition
Who this is for: Club and inter-county teams, academy squads (U14–U17), underage teams and individual athletes.
Nutrition support focused on fuelling training and competition, match-day preparation, recovery, body composition and long-term athletic development. Delivered through education-led sessions, practical cooking workshops and individual plans that fit real training schedules — for Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, LGFA and other team sports.
Health & Longevity Nutrition
Who this is for: Individuals who want to feel, think and perform at their best — and protect their long-term health.
A food-first, evidence-based approach to energy, body composition, metabolic and cardiovascular health, bone health and the changes that come with each decade. Practical strategies you can sustain, built around your lifestyle and goals — not restrictive plans or short-term fixes.
Corporate & Workplace Nutrition
Who this is for: Organisations investing in staff wellbeing, energy and productivity.
Engaging talks, workshops and practical sessions designed to improve focus, resilience and day-to-day performance at work. Tailored to your team, your sector and your working environment — and built to spark lasting changes in how staff fuel their day.
Schools Nutrition & Wellbeing
Who this is for: Secondary schools supporting student performance, staff wellbeing and whole-school health.
Evidence-based nutrition education for students, staff and the wider school community — covering concentration, energy, exam preparation, sport, and the everyday habits that support learning and wellbeing. Delivered as classroom sessions, parent talks, staff CPD and practical cooking workshops.
Move from confusion to confidence — with nutrition that fits your real life.
Whether you’re fuelling a season, supporting your team, or building habits that last — let’s find the right starting point.
Hi, I’m Gráinne — a Registered Nutritionist working across sport, health, education and the workplace.
AFN Registered Nutritionist (ANutr) · MSc Food, Nutrition & Health · 10+ years working with Clare GAA, schools and corporate clients across Ireland.
My focus is practical, performance-led nutrition that supports energy, focus and long-term health. I believe effective nutrition starts with understanding — so rather than handing people a plan and hoping it sticks, I help them understand why certain strategies matter and how to apply them in real, busy lives.
Whether you’re training for sport, managing a demanding work schedule, or supporting learning and wellbeing at home or school, my role is to help you build nutrition habits you can sustain.
After you work with me you will…
Fuel with Clarity
Know exactly how to fuel your body for training, work and everyday life — with clear strategies built around your goals and demands.
Perform with Confidence
Feel energised, focused and prepared, with nutrition that supports performance, recovery and long-term health.
Build Habits That Last
Develop practical, sustainable routines.
Learn how to structure meals that support energy, focus and long-term health.
— in sport, work and everyday life.
My latest posts
Underfuelled and Low in Iron: Why Many Female Athletes Are Struggling With Energy
She was doing everything right. Training hard. Showing up. Committed to her team. An inter-county camogie player—driven, disciplined, and ambitious. But something wasn’t adding up. The Early Signs Were Easy to Miss At first, it was just feeling more tired than usual....
Choco-Cherry Smoothie
Ideal for Breakfast, Post Recovery Snack Ingredients 1 cup Frozen Cherries 1 small to medium banana 1 scoop Protein Powder 1 tbsp. Cacao Powder 1 tbsp. Chia Seeds 2 pitta dates Dash of Sea Salt (promise it only brings out the flavour!) 1 oz. (2 tablespoons) Tart...
Healthy Power Pancakes
These pancakes are far healthier than ordinary pancakes as they are made with oats and bananas instead of flour so contain more protein and fibre. Good Source of Carbohydrate with Oats & Banana and protein with the eggs and milk. Add lots of colour to it with...
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What my clients think
What my clients think
What my clients think
What my clients think
“One of the biggest improvements we’ve seen is the attention players now give to their pre-game nutrition.”
“Gráinne strikes an excellent balance between explaining the science of nutrition and delivering practical cooking workshops, where players prepare nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and pre-/post-game meals in small groups.
Due to the success of the programme, Gráinne now delivers workshops several times each year, ensuring a consistent nutrition message throughout their development pathway.”
Micheál Duffy, Head of Games, Clare GAA
“Since working with Gráinne, I am now confident about the right foods and supplements to maintain a healthy and balanced diet.”
“Having worked with Gráinne over the past number of years she has made nutrition both interesting and easy to follow. Since she linked up with the Clare senior hurling squad she has provided tailored plans for individual requirements, whether that is to gain or lose weight.
She has also provided an in depth insight into the correct foods and supplements for pre and post exercise. ”
Davy Fitzgerald, Clare Senior Hurler
“As a GAA player we are constantly raising our standards to reach optimal performance, and the service Gráinne provides is beyond measure.”
“Gráinne provided an excellent blended approach of nutritional science & practical implications. As a recent Sport & Exercise Science Graduate, I understand foundational nutrition principles which may be “alien” to those outside my field of study.
Nonetheless Gráinne has the uncanny ability challenge and assist people of all abilities, backgrounds and professions. ”
Mark O’Donnell GDA & St. Breckans
“My lean muscle mass has improved greatly since I started taking advice from Gráinne.”
“Gráinne Travers Nutrition provides a fantastic platform to my training over the last couple of months .The knowledge and advice Grainne has passed onto me, she made meal planning and preparation easy and once I got doing this it became part of my daily routine.
I am lucky enough to play inter county football and you need to be constantly improving your game all year around to compete at this level.”
Alan Sweeney, Clare Senior Footballer & St. Breckans
“We are already seeing the benefits, with staff eating better, moving more and feeling healthier.”
“I invited Gráinne to speak to our staff at the start of the school year, wanting to prioritise staff wellbeing, energy and motivation. Her visit didn’t just inspire us on the day — it led to the formation of a Staff Wellbeing Committee, which now organises termly initiatives focused on exercise, healthy eating and overall wellbeing.
Gráinne is one of the most knowledgeable and motivating speakers I have heard on these topics, and I would highly recommend her to any school.”
John Burns, Principal
“The best decision I made was to get in touch with Gráinne.”
“I came to Gráinne to try improve my game and part of my lifestyle that I neglected for far too long. I was using social media and online material to try and educate myself on nutrition but it was always conflicting.
She tailored my nutrition plan that was unique to me and my goals but in a very practical and easy to understand way. I really couldn’t recommend Grainne highly enough, she’s exceptional at what she does.”
Chloe Morey, Former Clare Senior Camogie Player
“Even without perfect exercise, I consistently lost weight — including over Christmas — and reached my goal.”
“Gráinne made small adjustments to my daily food intake with huge results. The changes were easy to implement and the recipes were delicious and practical.
She helped me understand my food triggers and how to manage them. Most importantly, I learned how to feed myself in a healthy way for life.”
Jackie Hogan
“Gráinne’s practical approach appealed and influenced many students and we look forward to having her back next year.”
“Grainne did a talk with our leaving cert students as part of our Wellbeing Awareness Week on how nutrition and lifestyle can impact their overall wellness – in terms of concentration, mood, stress, energy and sleep.
She identified some practical ways to improve their meals every day for school while relating it back to scientific research studies. ”
Cora Guinnane School Chaplin, St. Caimins School, Shannon
“We can see the positive impacts of correct fuelling up right before, during and after training.”
“We have been working with the Grainne Travers of Grainne Travers Nutrition for the past 7 years. Over this period, we have seen the nutritional knowledge base of our players increase gradually and steadily.
Gráinne’s innovation in keeping nutrition at ‘front of mind’ with players and parents alike, makes her a key cornerstone of our Hurling Academy, in an age-specific and highly relevant manner.”
Kieran McDermott, Clare Underage Hurling Academy
“Her methods have helped change the players' nutritional habits through practical demonstrations that are easy to understand.”
“Clare hurling development squad players have really benefited from Grainne’s involvement over several years.
We’ve heard numerous stories from parents about how their sons now prepare their own meals and snacks and have become educated about fuelling their bodies pre- and post-training and games.”
Peter Casey, Games Development Coordinator, Clare GAA
“I am pleased to say within a few short weeks we discovered the cause of the issue and I now feel fitter and stronger than ever before.”
“For several years I had digestive issues that were severally impacting my training and performance. Following a recommendation, I emailed Gráinne and we devised a plan to initially trace, then sort out the root of the problem.
I would highly recommend Gráinne to anyone seeking to improve their athletic performance through diet or to improve their general health.”
Brian Murphy, Marathon Runner
“Since working with her, I’ve noticed better energy in sessions, improved recovery and more consistent performance on the water and on the erg.”
“Working with Gráinne has made a real difference to my rowing performance. She created a personalised nutrition plan that supported my training demands and race preparation while fitting easily into my daily routine.
Her step-by-step fuelling guide before erg races was a game changer for me. Gráinne explains everything clearly and is always available to answer questions. ”
Shane O’Malley, Para Rower
“ We feel motivated, informed and confident about making healthier choices as a family.”
“We recently had a 3-hour in-home consultation with Gráinne, and it was such a valuable experience for our family. She shared practical, easy-to-follow advice on healthy eating and simple ways to boost protein, calcium and other key nutrients in our daily meals.
The highlight was the hands-on food demo, where Gráinne showed us quick, healthy recipes that fit easily into our busy lives. We would highly recommend Gráinne — 5 stars all the way!”
Una Ryan, Parent of Teenagers
“The advice was realistic and easy to apply, and we’ve noticed a real difference in how the teenagers approach their preparation and recovery.”
“As a family who all participate in sport, we decided to take part in Gráinne’s Family Nutrition and Education workshop, and it was one of the best decisions we’ve made. Gráinne has a real ability to connect with young people.
My teenagers absolutely loved it. They are still making ‘Gráinne’s recipes’ weeks later. I would highly recommend the workshop.”
Grace Connolly, Parent of Teenagers in multiple sports.
“Our team is now more motivated and equipped to make healthier lifestyle choices.”
“Gráinne delivered a very informative talk on nutrition and wellness to our team. Her expertise and engaging presentation style left a positive impact on everyone. Gráinne’s practical advice and approachable demeanour made the session insightful and enjoyable.
I would highly recommend her to speak at any corporate organisation seeking to support staff wellbeing, energy to help with performance in the workplace.”
Declan Benson, Chief Executive Officer, Cois Sionna Desmond Credit Union
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Whether you’re an individual, a team, a school or a workplace — let’s find the right starting point.