International Institute of Nutrition & Health

International Institute of Nutrition & Health Part-time, online professional education and training in nutrition and health related topics. Check out our website for more information. www.iinh.net

Are you keen to learn more about Nutrition for yourself and your family? Or perhaps earn an income by educating others about how to choose and eat wholesome and safeguard their health? IINH (The International Institute of Nutrition & Health, formerly The Irish Institute of Nutrition & Health) was established in 2002 by Richard Burton, a qualified nutritionist with decades of experience in clinical

work and education. Our purpose at IINH has always been to empower students with practical nutrition knowledge and skills to achieve sound health – and then train them to help others on the same path. IINH was the first college in Ireland with accredited diplomas in both Nutritional Therapy and Nutrition & Health Coaching. The college also offers a range of short courses that are packed with practical information, instruction and insights. Courses are online, allowing you to study from convenience of your own home!

Become a Certified Insurable Nutritional Therapist with IINH - with our Diploma in Nutritional Science and Therapeutics,...
09/05/2026

Become a Certified Insurable Nutritional Therapist with IINH - with our Diploma in Nutritional Science and Therapeutics, an Ofqual-regulated qualification externally accredited through Crossfields Institute.

ENROL BEFORE 15th MAY to receive - A FREE additional CPD* Specialised Short Course (worth up to €349) to start as soon as you enrol.

Choose from 6 targeted areas to deepen your expertise:

• Sports Nutrition to Fuel Performance*
• Smart Eating for Perimenopause*
• Nutrition & Lifestyle for Mental Health*
• Smart Eating for Fertility & Pregnancy*
• Smart Eating for Infants & Children
• Cook ~ Demo ~ Teach*

This is alongside:
• Up to 15% discount on 1st Year Fees
• A free one-year subscription to IHCAN magazine
• Six months FREE access to our Alumni Education Support Hub upon graduation
• Early access to the Fundamentals of Nutrition module (self-guided) so that you can get started on your learning journey today
• Access to over 450 delicious recipes

Main Start Date: August 2026

This in-depth, evidence-based programme prepares you for a career in clinical practice, offering the knowledge and skills to support clients through nutrition and lifestyle interventions.

This is a fully online, part-time programme designed to fit around work and life commitments.

Learn more, book a call to chat with us, or apply: www.iinh.net/enrol-in-nutritional-therapy/

Stay hydrated!While fibre plays an important role in keeping things moving, water too is a huge component to help avoid ...
07/05/2026

Stay hydrated!

While fibre plays an important role in keeping things moving, water too is a huge component to help avoid constipation. Standard guidelines recommend drinking around 2 litres of water per day. However, if you exercise frequently or live in a warm climate this need may go up.

But while it’s important to get adequate water intake daily, be careful not to drink too much with meals. This can actually have a negative effect on digestion by diluting the stomach acid and preventing it from doing its job which then also affects the other stages that follow.

Are you ready to take your fitness and athletic performance to the next level? Whether you're an athlete looking to gain...
05/05/2026

Are you ready to take your fitness and athletic performance to the next level? Whether you're an athlete looking to gain a competitive edge, a fitness enthusiast striving for peak physical condition, or a coach eager to guide your team towards success, our Sports Nutrition course is your key to unlocking your true potential.

Nutrition is the foundation of athletic achievement, and with the right knowledge, you can optimise your diet to fuel your body, enhance recovery, and supercharge your performance.

Limited offer: Use the code SPORT50 before May 12th to claim your 50% discount

Join our Sports Nutrition to Fuel Performance course, and learn how to devise safe, effective personalised nutrition plans. For more information, click the link in our bio: https://www.iinh.net/sports-nutrition/

Eat real food!It might seem obvious but eating real, whole food that is as close to nature as possible is key to good di...
03/05/2026

Eat real food!

It might seem obvious but eating real, whole food that is as close to nature as possible is key to good digestion. This section and the idea of eating real food has two levels.

At a general level, the aim is to remove processed food (meaning essentially anything with more than 5 ingredients) from your diet in favour of whole, natural foods (i.e. what you find around the perimeter of the grocery store). The reasoning behind this is very straight forward; it’s food we are designed to eat and recognise meaning it’s ideal for our digestive system to handle. On the other hand, processed foods contain multiple extra ingredients and processing which can be taxing on our body and contribute to unexplained or repeated digestive issues.

At the more specific level, certain foods are known as potentially irritating when someone has a compromised gut. For example, people often find they are intolerant to ingredients like eggs, gluten, dairy and nuts. There’s a multitude of diets that you can try which all fall under the category of an elimination diet – paleo, SCD, FODMAP, keto, gluten free etc. No one diet works better than the other so it’s about finding an approach you feel best fits your lifestyle. But the idea behind an elimination diet is that it’s done for a short period of time, usually 30-90 days, after which, foods that were previously avoided are slowly introduced back into the diet. The break from these potentially irritable foods allows the gut to repair and restore.

This gorgeous glass of sunshine is a powerhouse of goodness. Bursting with vitamins, anti-inflammatory goodies and Omega...
02/05/2026

This gorgeous glass of sunshine is a powerhouse of goodness. Bursting with vitamins, anti-inflammatory goodies and Omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids for brain, skin and heart health, the whole family will love it. And the best part? - it’s ready in just five minutes.Smoothies are a deliciously easy way to boost your intake of fruit and veg. Blending instead of juicing ensures that all nutrients and fibre remain preserved.

For the full recipe, click here: https://www.iinh.net/recipe/golden-breakfast-smoothie/

Understanding exactly what terms like ‘accreditation’ and ‘award’ mean can be confusing. So the following should help yo...
01/05/2026

Understanding exactly what terms like ‘accreditation’ and ‘award’ mean can be confusing. So the following should help you decide which college and study programme might be your best choice.

Ideally, both the college AND the course are accredited by an independent awarding body that is itself recognised by an official accrediting regulator.

The independent awarding body approves and monitors the curriculum and assessment standards, and routinely audits students’ work. This way you can be assured that the content you are learning is up to date and of the highest standard.

Many colleges offer their own ‘homemade’ diplomas, but we find that most learners prefer an award overseen by a respected external accrediting body.

At IINH we work with two independent accrediting bodies:

🧑‍🎓 Pearson International – for our BTEC Diploma in Professional Nutrition & Health Coaching. Pearson (BTEC), the world’s largest awarding body for education.

🧑‍🎓 Crossfield’s Institute UK – for our Diploma in Nutritional Science and Therapeutics (Nutritional Therapy). Ofqual-regulated and awarded by CFI awarding

If you have any questions about accreditations or course levels, please reach out to our team and we can help to clarify any confusing messaging you may see while researching courses, simply email admissions@iinh.net or book a call https://calendly.com/iinh/

Many brilliant nutrition practitioners freeze when it’s time to present. Common struggles include nerves, imposter syndr...
30/04/2026

Many brilliant nutrition practitioners freeze when it’s time to present. Common struggles include nerves, imposter syndrome, unclear structure, overloaded slides, jargon-heavy explanations, Q&A panic, and avoiding speaking opportunities altogether. The result: expertise that never gets shared and missed opportunities to grow a practice.

1. Designing a Talk That Flows - Students learn a simple 3‑part framework they can use for any audience, plus how to create slides that support not overwhelm the message.

2. Translating Science Into Stories - Students learn how to make complex nutrition concepts memorable and accessible.

3. Building Confidence and Managing Nerves - A step‑by‑step plan for staying calm, credible, and in control.

Takeaway: Q&A Confidence Cards with templates for 15 common questions

📅 Date & Time: Thurs, 7th May, 6:30-8pm
💻 Where: Online
💷 Cost: €18/£15 (FREE for members of our Alumni Community Hub)

For full details and to register to attend, click here: https://www.iinh.net/events/how-to-deliver-confident-engaging-nutrition-talks-that-people-actually-remember/

Chew your food!You might not realise but there’s a lot of pieces to your overall digestive health. In fact, eating food ...
29/04/2026

Chew your food!

You might not realise but there’s a lot of pieces to your overall digestive health. In fact, eating food is only one small step. Your body then has to initiate several processes, both mechanical and chemical, to ensure that food is fully broken down, digested, assimilated and key nutrients absorbed. Chewing falls into the mechanical element of digestion and is a key early step.

Poor chewing has been linked to poor absorption of nutrients. As a start, chewing food helps to produce saliva which begins the process of chemical digestion. Yep, in fact, carbohydrates and fats begin their digestion in the mouth! Chewing also helps to break down food into smaller units to create a broad surface area for enzymes to coat. This slows down the movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract and makes further digestive processes more efficient.

Ideally, aim to chew every bite of food from 20-50 times, putting down your fork and knife as you do so. Give it a try!

📢 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 📢Cancer Coaching for Health Coaches is an advanced specialist programme designed for graduate...
26/04/2026

📢 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 📢
Cancer Coaching for Health Coaches is an advanced specialist programme designed for graduates of our Nutrition and Health Coaching and Nutritional Therapy Diplomas who wish to deepen their competence in this area.

A diagnosis of cancer can affect every aspect of a person’s life. Alongside physical treatment, individuals often face uncertainty, fear, grief and questions about identity, meaning and the future.

During this difficult time, Health Coaches can make all the difference, gently supporting people through the shock and trauma of diagnosis and onwards, to cope positively with the challenges they may face.

Led by Dr Rosy Daniel, an experienced practitioner and educator in integrative cancer care, this course provides structured training in how to coach safely, ethically and compassionately when working with clients affected by cancer.

The course begins on May 9th and there are limited spaces remaining. For full details of the course, please see provided emails and IINH Alumni Hub or graduates contact info@iinh.net

This recipe is all about letting good ingredients speak for themselves; sun-kissed tomatoes, juicy olives, salty capers ...
24/04/2026

This recipe is all about letting good ingredients speak for themselves; sun-kissed tomatoes, juicy olives, salty capers and creamy tangy feta that turns golden and gooey in the oven. It’s just begging to be mopped up with smoky char-grilled sourdough or a crusty loaf. Best of all, it’s thrown together in minutes and on the table in twenty minutes. A perfect dish to wow your family and friends - the ultimate alfresco meal.

For the full recipe, click here: https://www.iinh.net/recipe/mediterranean-baked-feta-with-roasted-tomatoes-kalamata-olives/

Offer end date approaching, closes 30th April. Spread the cost - we are now offering a 12-month payment plan to those si...
23/04/2026

Offer end date approaching, closes 30th April.

Spread the cost - we are now offering a 12-month payment plan to those signing up to our BTEC Diploma in Professional Nutrition & Health Coaching before the end of April.

• Interest Free

• Early Bird Discount Applied

• Free Specialised Short Course

Explore how your passion for nutrition and well-being can blossom into a rewarding and fulfilling career as a Nutrition & Health Coach.

Please contact our Admissions Team at admissions@iinh.net for more information or schedule a call: https://calendly.com/iinh/

Address

58 Cois Cualann, Glenageary, Ballybrack
Dublin
A96E2F7,

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.iinh.net/student-clinic/

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