Monthly Archives: February 2018

The Advantages of Whey Protein For The Non-Athlete

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Top 3 Nutrients for Sun Protection

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Lavender for Stress Relief

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Energy Flux and Weight Gain

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Weight gain and obesity are complex and multifactorial phenomena. There is not a single cause for weight gain, but generally a number of factors are known to contribute to its development. The development of insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome … Continue reading →

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More on the Fat Sugar Seesaw: alcohol

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The fat sugar seesaw is a phenomenon whereby as the sugar content of the diet increases, the fat content of the diet decreases and vice versa. In other words some people consume high fat low sugar diets and some people … Continue reading →

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The Sugar Fat Seesaw

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Robert Barrington

A reciprocal relationship between intakes of sugar and fat may exist. Such a relationship between these two macronutrients has been termed the sugar fat seesaw. The reciprocal relationship between sugar and fat is most evident when the fat and sugar … Continue reading →

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United States Obesity Rates Increasing, Sugar Consumption Decreasing

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Consumption of sugar may be a primary driver of obesity. There is a clear metabolic pathway that shows the ability of sugar to cause the development of insulin resistance and the accumulation of body fat. Animals models and human clinical … Continue reading →

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GABA Versus L-Theanine for Anxiety

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Do Food Taxes Lower Intakes of Unhealthy Foods?

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Obesity is a real concern in Western nations with prevalence increasing over the last 20 years. In Australia for example, the prevalence of obesity has increased 3-fold since 1980. Obesity is a serious concern because it increases the risk of … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Reasons Why People Fail To Lose Body Fat

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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