Monthly Archives: July 2024

Nutrition for the Eyes

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Robert Barrington

The eyes are very delicate parts of all animals and as a result they are quite susceptible to disease in humans. Treating eye disorders is difficult and as a result prevention is often the best course of action. As well … Continue reading →

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Pineapple for Ocular Floaters?

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Pineapple is an interesting fruit because it contains the proteolytic enzyme bromelain. Bomelaine has some interesting properties as an anti-inflammatory and joint regenerator. Its ability to heal cartilage may relate to the activity of bromelain to break down damaged or … Continue reading →

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Preventing Weight Gain Through Conscious Attention

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Weight gain is caused by the consumption of the Western diet. This diet is replete with tasty foods that encourage overeating. In particular, high amounts of fat, salt and sugar are added to the mainly processed foods, and this results … Continue reading →

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Exercise and Protein Requirements

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Animals have a set requirement for the amount of protein they need in their diet, and this relates to a number of factors, most notably the amount of tissue growth and regeneration that is occurring. Exercise is a stress to … Continue reading →

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A Little Sauce?

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Many people choose to add condiments to their food to enhance the taste. The first thing to note about this is that if there is a requirement to add taste to food, it is likely that the food has not … Continue reading →

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Yeast Spreads and Mood Disorders

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Yeast spreads are foods that are derived from the brewing industry, and which are designed to be added to bread and toast. Two of the most common brands include Vegemite and Marmite, but most supermarkets sell their own branded versions. … Continue reading →

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Are Phytochemicals and Fibre Essential to the Health?

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Well considering human nutrition, the essential nutrients that are known to be required for health include 8 to 12 amino acids, vitamin, minerals, 2 essential fatty acids, water and sunlight. These elements are required for health and without them, the … Continue reading →

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Fish Oil and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Cardiovascular disease is a disease of inflammation that can be caused by consumption or pro-inflammatory foods. The typical Western diet is high in pro-inflammatory foods and this explains the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in those that consume it. Eating … Continue reading →

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What Foods Can Keep You Warm?

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Food has a significant effect on body temperature. This is evident during a period of fasting when body temperature can drop substantially. This is because during periods of food deprivation, the body will reduce its oxidation of food to preserve … Continue reading →

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The Beneficial Effects of Cruciferous Vegetables

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Cruciferous vegetables are those that belong to the Brassicaceae family. Nutritionally and economically these vegetables are an important crop for humans. The varieties of cruciferous vegetables sold commercially differ significantly from their wild counterparts in terms of their palatability, nutritional … Continue reading →

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