Category Archives: Fat

Eat Salt Get Fat?

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Processed and fast foods contain high amounts of salt (sodium chloride). Consumption of the typical Western diet, which contains high amounts of processed and fast foods, therefore increases salt intake significantly. The high salt intake of the Western diet in … Continue reading →

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The Fat Sugar Seesaw

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Undernutrition

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Undernutrition can be defined as a condition whereby the amount of nutrients required by an individual is not met. This often refers to the macronutrients in the form of energy from carbohydrate and fat, as well as nitrogen from protein. … Continue reading →

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Fat: A Large Group Of Dietary Chemicals

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Eating a high quality diet can be a relatively straightforward endeavour, and many people understand the constituents of a healthy diet. Many people over complicate nutrition and this leads to a certain level of confusion in most cases. I would … Continue reading →

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Casein and Dietary Fat Interactions

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Low Carb Versus Low Fat Diets

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Protein Reduces Hunger

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that poor glycaemic control leads to weight gain. Rapid increases in blood sugar overload the cells of the body with energy, and in response the production of energy in cells increases proportionally. This increase in energy production significantly … Continue reading →

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What Do You Mean By Dietary Fat?

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Fatty Liver Disease: The Role of Toxins

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Cooking With Fats

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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