Monthly Archives: May 2015

Why Are Plant Foods Good For The Health?

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Observational studies show that those with the highest intake of plant foods are the least likely to suffer from Western lifestyle disease. In this respect plant foods are protective of cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and arthritis. Despite … Continue reading →

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Mice Like Flavonoids Too: An Apple A Day Keeps The Vet Away

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Animal studies are interesting. Many dismiss their relevance to humans because of the differing physiological and biochemical systems of non-human animals. It is true that animals are dissimilar in many ways, and differences between humans and other mammals should not … Continue reading →

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Biotin, Avidin and Egg White

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Alkylresorcinol Metabolites: Markers of Whole Grain Intake

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The alkylresorcinols are a group of 1,3-dihydroxybenzene derivatives found in cereal grains. Wheat and rye are good sources of the alkylresorcinols, whereas barley contains much lower concentrations. At position 5 of the benzene ring, alkylresorcinols possess an odd numbered alkyl … Continue reading →

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Copepod Wax Esters: Novel Fat Loss Supplement?

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Studies on mice show that crude oil extracted from the planktonic copepod Calanus finmarchicus is beneficial at preventing diet induced obesity. In particular, mice fed an obesogenic diet were protected from abdominal obesity, hepatic steatosis, inflammation and insulin resistance by … Continue reading →

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Organically Chelated Minerals: Better Absorption

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Trace minerals are metallic elements required in very small microgram concentrations in the diet. When absorbed they associate with proteins such as enzymes where their ionic charges give shape and structure to the protein component. Without their trace mineral cofactors, … Continue reading →

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Breakfast: The Meal of Kings

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Folklore would have us believe that we should eat like a king at breakfast, like a prince at lunchtime and like a pauper at dinner. As with many such ancient pearls of wisdom, there is some merit to the argument … Continue reading →

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Does Vitamin D Aid Weight Loss?

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Three Easy Things You Can Do To Protect From Cancer

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Cancer rates are increasing in developed nations. While some of this may be due to chemical exposure from pollution, toxins, drugs and water, increasingly it is being reported that diet is pivotal in the risk of developing cancer. In particular … Continue reading →

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Fruits and Vegetables Protect From Obesity

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Obesity is a Worldwide phenomenon that is reaching epidemic proportions. However, analysis of obesity data however shows that its prevalence tends to be associated with living in developed nations, such as Western Europe, North America and Australasia, and with consumption … Continue reading →

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