Category Archives: Carbohydrate

The Effects of Macronutrients of Sleep

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Macronutrients include protein, carbohydrate and fat. Macronutrients play an important role in health, particularly for protein and fat which contains essential nutrients. It has been understood for some time that alterations to the ratios of macronutrients in the diet can … Continue reading →

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Can Carbohydrate and Protein Influence Testosterone Levels?

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Robert Barrington

It is known that testosterone levels in men can be influenced by the diet, particularly the fat and total energy levels. However, other macronutrients may also have an effect. Some evidence suggests that the protein to carbohydrate ratio may significantly … Continue reading →

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Tryptophan and Serotonin: Stress Coping Mechanisms

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Stress is a commonly encountered problem in society, and although stress can be beneficial, chronic exposure to stress can significantly affect the health of the individual. As stress is almost completely unavoidable, most individuals are exposed to at least some … Continue reading →

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In Order, Which Are The Most Important Macronutrients?

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Robert Barrington

The three macronutrients are carbohydrate, fat and protein. The main functions of these nutrients is to supply energy and to allow certain metabolic pathways to function. Carbohydrates are not essential as humans can survive without consuming carbohydrates. However carbohydrates are … Continue reading →

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Does Tea Inhibit Carbohydrate Absorption?

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Robert Barrington

One reason that tea may have health benefits is because of the weight loss effects seen with regular consumption. The exact reason for this is not fully understood, but a number of mechanisms have been described including the ability of … Continue reading →

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The Carbohydrate Content of Parsnips During Storage

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Parsnips are a traditional food in many countries and have the advantage over other vegetables in that they do not readily decay post harvest. Storage of parsnips at low temperatures allows a source of food throughout the winter, and for … Continue reading →

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Can Berberine Aid Weight Loss?

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Berberine is a phytochemical belonging to the alkaloid class. Berberine is found in a wide range of plants but is concentrated in barberry plants (Berberidaceae), huang lian (Coptis rhizomes) and goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis). Berberine has a number of medicinal effects … Continue reading →

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Calorie Counting: More Evidence It Does Not Cause Weight Loss

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Calorie counting is the belief that the amount of calories (energy) consumed is the main driver of weight change. People who succumb to the calorie counting myth suggest that weight gain is simply a result of a positive energy balance, … Continue reading →

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Carbohydrate Content of Parsnips

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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One Of The Main Benefit of High Fat and High Protein Diets?

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Robert Barrington

High fat and high protein diets have been found to have positive health effects. High fat diets may be particularly useful for men, because they can allow the optimal production of testosterone, and other androgenic hormones. This can increase the … Continue reading →

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