Monthly Archives: August 2017

Natural Versus Synthetic Trans Fats

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The nutrition of dietary fat is highly complex, and often misunderstood. In human nutrition there are a number of distinct groups of dietary fat and they can all have different physiological and biochemical effects. The main groups of dietary fat … Continue reading →

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Carbohydrate Terminology

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Within different scientific disciplines, terminology shows variety. The terminology surrounding carbohydrates in science and nutrition is an interesting example, and possibly worthy of further consideration. To a biochemist for example, a carbohydrate is an organic molecule containing carbon, hydrogen and … Continue reading →

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Undernutrition

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Undernutrition can be defined as a condition whereby the amount of nutrients required by an individual is not met. This often refers to the macronutrients in the form of energy from carbohydrate and fat, as well as nitrogen from protein. … Continue reading →

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Physical Activity and Energy Dysfunction: What Is The Cause And Effect?

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Obesity is characterised by energy dysfunction, and a number of studies have shown that there is an association between energy dysfunction and the amount of physical activity performed. For example, in one study, researchers investigated the relationship between energy intake, … Continue reading →

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Edible Mushrooms to Treat Anxiety And Depression?

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Nigella sativa: The Medicinal Uses

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Diet Soft Drinks: Do They Cause Weight Loss?

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Cholesterol Lowering Foods: Tree Nuts

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Research has identified a number of foods that have the potential to favourably modify plasma cholesterol levels. One group of foods that has consistently shown this ability is the tree nuts. The efficacy of tree nuts to favourably modify plasma … Continue reading →

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The Gastrointestinal Effects of Whey

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that high protein diets are beneficial in weight loss. A number of studies have investigated the effects of high protein diets and found that they may decrease short term appetite, increase general satiety, and increase resting metabolic rate. … Continue reading →

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Water Versus Diet Beverages: Weight Loss Effects

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It is widely understood that sugar sweetened soft drinks are a causative factor in weight gain, due to the additional fructose they can supply to the diet. However it is less widely understood that diet beverage may also have detrimental … Continue reading →

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