Monthly Archives: July 2014

What Is The Best Source of Fish Oils?

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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The Weight Loss Effects Of Legumes: Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Legumes are plants belonging to the fabaceae family and include lentil, bean and pea plants. The dried seeds of such plants are pulses, and consumption of these seeds is associated with health and longevity. Evidence shows that those who regularly … Continue reading →

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More on Vitamin E: Which form is Best?

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin E is a group of compounds that share the same biological activity as alpha-tocopherol. The biological role of vitamin E is thought to be primarily as an antioxidant, and in this regard vitamin E concentrates in cells membranes where … Continue reading →

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Iron Absorption From Legumes

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The Western diet is devoid of meaningful levels of micronutrients and as a result poor mineral status is common. Generally most people are unaware they have insufficient mineral intakes because clinical deficiencies never develop. Instead the poor mineral status maintains … Continue reading →

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The Fat Burning Effects of Green Tea

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Aspartame and Glucose: Bad Combination?

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Although the dangers of aspartame are well known to the public, the scientific community appears reluctant to research the biochemistry and neurophysiology of the sweetener. The reason for this is quite simple. The food industry is very powerful and rich … Continue reading →

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Animal Protein IGF and Cancer

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Red meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of certain types of cancer. In some cases this will likely be a result of contamination of the meat with carcinogenic chemicals that directly lead to an increased risk of cancer. … Continue reading →

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Another Reason Nuts Won’t Make You Fat

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Nuts are interesting because they have particular nutritional reasons why they won’t make you fat. For a start nuts are high in fibre, and this fibre is found mainly in the cell walls of the plant material. Because the fibre … Continue reading →

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Five Easy Health Foods

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Robert Barrington
Posted in Catechin, Garlic, Green Tea, High Quality Diet, Olive Oil, Pulses / Legumes, Red Wine, Resveratrol, Western Diet | Comments Off on Five Easy Health Foods

More On Diet Quality And Exercise

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The current mainstream opinion is that only energy restriction, either through increased exercise or decreased food intake, can ultimately result in weight loss. However, despite dogmatic defence of this opinion, the nutritional literature is increasingly highlighting diet quality as being … Continue reading →

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