Monthly Archives: November 2016

Pro-Inflammatory Diets

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The typical Western diet is considered a possible cause of systemic inflammation. Systemic inflammation is now associated with Western lifestyle diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer and obesity. Researchers have investigated the association between diet and systemic inflammation and shown that … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D and Insulin

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Traditionally, the role for vitamin D in human metabolism has been seen to be one of calcium regulation. Vitamin D is actually a hormone, not a vitamin, and is synthesised endogenously in the skin from the action of ultraviolet light … Continue reading →

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Diet Quality and Breast Cancer

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The quality of the diet can be defined by the foods it contains. Generally those diets containing refined carbohydrates, processed meats, preservatives and additives, as well as large quantities of modified fats, whilst absent of essential nutrients, fibre and antioxidants, … Continue reading →

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Three Basic Resistance Training Mistakes

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea and Energy Expenditure

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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More Benefits to High Protein Diets

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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More on Whey Versus Casein Protein

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Whey and casein are two proteins that are isolated from milk. They are available freeze dried as powders. Whey protein is popular amongst athletes for its skeletal muscle building effects. This relates to the high concentration of branched chain amino … Continue reading →

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More on α-Tocopherol Bioavailability

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Alpha-tocopherol is one of 8 isomer that makes up the vitamin E group of essential nutrients. All isomers share the same biological activity as α-tocopherol, and α-tocopherol is considered the most biologically active form of the vitamin. The higher biological … Continue reading →

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Go Nuts for Good Health

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggest that nuts are a healthy food. Increasingly nuts are being seen as providing significant health benefits that may include protection from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The exact reason for the health benefits of nuts are not fully known, … Continue reading →

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Food Choices

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence shows that diet can have a significant impact on future health. Therefore the food choices made throughout life will likely have some impact on overall health and longevity. A number of lines of evidence suggest that the poor are … Continue reading →

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