Monthly Archives: April 2020

Lavender and Chamomile

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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The Health Effects of Dandelions

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Robert Barrington

At this time of year in the United Kingdom, the grass verges are awash with wild flowers. In particular, the green verges become festooned with dandelions. Considered by some as a weed, the dandelion is in fact a highly nutritious … Continue reading →

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Good Stress, Bad Stress

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Stress is a cause of major illness, including weight gain, cardiovascular disease, cancer and mood disorders. However, stress is often misunderstood. In biology, a stressor is any experience, real or perceived, that disrupts the normal homeostatic function of the body. … Continue reading →

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Blood Sugar Control with Legumes

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Poor blood sugar control is a source of ill health to many individuals. In its most serious form poor blood sugar control can lead to diabetic complications, coma and death. However, for most people, poor blood sugar control is not … Continue reading →

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How to Make Tea, Coffee and Cocoa Unhealthy Drinks

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Robert Barrington

There are many healthy drinks that have been shown to possess significant health benefits. Tea, coffee and cocoa all possess high levels of antioxidants. The high levels of antioxidants in these drinks may be the reason for the health benefits … Continue reading →

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The Main Antioxidants in Coffee

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Coffee beans contain a number of phytochemical antioxidant that may be of interest nutritionally. However, during roasting the antioxidant profile of coffee changes somewhat and so roasted coffee may have different properties to green unprocessed coffee. In green coffee, the … Continue reading →

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Gentiana olivieri Antidepressant

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Neuroprotective Compounds From Seaweed

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Eggs As A Source of Antioxidants

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Eggs are a highly nutritious food that are high in protein. In addition, if the chickens that lay the eggs are fed a free range diet, and allowed to forage for food, the eggs can also be a source if … Continue reading →

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Coffee: The Forgotten Health Drink?

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Robert Barrington

When it comes to health benefits, tea gets much of the plaudits in the beverage world. Tea is considered a healthy drink because of the antioxidants it contains. These include catechins in green tea and thearubigins and theaflavins in black … Continue reading →

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