Monthly Archives: February 2023

Nuts as a High Energy Food

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Nuts are a high energy food. This results from their high fat content, with fat providing 9 kcals per gram. The high energy content of nuts may suggest that nuts are able to cause weight gain if consumed regularly. However, … Continue reading →

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Exercise and the Immune System

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Exercise is an important aspect to health, although it can be a double edged sword. Mild to moderate exercise could be considered synonymous with health because there are clear physiological benefits when exercise is performed. However,. More intense exercise becomes … Continue reading →

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Fish: Not All The Same

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Robert Barrington

A number of lines of evidence suggest that fish is beneficial to the health. In particular, fish may improve cognition and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, the exact health effects obtained from fish will depend on the types … Continue reading →

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Are all Plants Adaptogens?

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Ginseng plants contain ginsenosides, adaptogens that may regulate physiological function to maintain normal homeostatic control. Withania, also called ashwagandha, is another plant that contains adaptogenic chemicals (withanolides) that have similar adaptogenic properties to ginsenosides. One of the main mechanisms by … Continue reading →

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Washing Fruit and Vegetables

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Fruit and vegetables have been evidenced to provide significant health benefits when incorporated as part of a healthy diet. In particular a diet rich in fruit and vegetables may significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and being overweight. … Continue reading →

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Chromium

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Chromium is an essential mineral with a number of functions in humans and animals. The main role of chromium is as a cofactor in the insulin receptor complex. In this role, chromium is thought to aid in the binding of … Continue reading →

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Chronic Inflammation: The Gut Connection

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Chronic low level inflammation is a significant cause of disease. Many diseases that develop as a result of the Western lifestyle and diet develop as a result of inflammation. Inflammation is detrimental because it causes cellular metabolism to change and … Continue reading →

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Can You Overeat Vegetables?

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Evidence shows that vegetables are good for the health. In particular, vegetables can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and being overweight. It is currently recommended to eat more vegetables. Many vegetables have very low amounts of energy in … Continue reading →

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Food For Cold and Damp Weather

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Exposure to cold and damp conditions brings its own nutritional considerations. One of the first considerations is that as the ambient temperature decreases the requirement for energy increases. This is because the body uses food as a source of energy … Continue reading →

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Fluoride Versus Alcohol Versus Phytochemicals for Teeth

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Teeth can be damaged by bacteria because bacteria can synthesise acidic components that damage the enamel of the tooth, weakening its structure. Killing bacteria in the mouth can therefore be beneficial and there are a number of strategies to accomplish … Continue reading →

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