Monthly Archives: May 2016

Replacing White Bread With Whole Grain Bread

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Hydroxycitric Acid, Chromium and Gymnema sylvestre for Weight Loss

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Common Herbs with Insulin-Like Activity

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Glycaemic Load, Glycaemic Index: Confusions

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The glycaemic index (GI) is an important research tool that relates to the rise in the blood glucose levels following consumption of carbohydrate foods. The glycaemic index allocates a value of 100 to the blood glucose response to white bread … Continue reading →

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Caffeine Intake in Children

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Caffeinated drinks are commonly consumed throughout the World. Tea, coffee, cocoa, chocolate and soft drinks can all contain caffeine, and some caffeine containing drinks are aimed at children. Children therefore consume caffeine and concerns have been raised that this may … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Foods with Added Sugar and Salt

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Dietary Calcium Not Associated With Atherosclerosis

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Atherosclerosis is the process by which plaques of cholesterol and other lipids, immune cells and calcium form on the inside of the arteries. Atherosclerotic plaques decrease the diameter of the lumen which results in increased blood pressure and reduced blood … Continue reading →

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Algal DHA Versus Fish Oils

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Fish oils are good source of the long chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5 (n-3)) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6 (n-3)). These long chain fatty acid feed into the omega-3 pathway, of which alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) … Continue reading →

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High Glycaemic Index Carbohydrates: Low Grade Inflammation

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Not all carbohydrates are created equally. Carbohydrate foods are a broad category that includes sugars and starch, and within theses groups there is a large heterogeneity in structure and nutritional values. Increasingly it is being shown that carbohydrates can be … Continue reading →

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What about Fruit Smoothies?

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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