Category Archives: Fat

Cooking Fats

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Of all the topics in nutrition, fats and the nutrition of fats are perhaps the most complex, and as a result the most misunderstood. Fats are chemically complex and this complexity means that the interactions they show with human biochemistry … Continue reading →

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Fat Intolerance and Inflammation

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic dysfunctions characterised by central and peripheral insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a condition whereby the cells of the body become insensitive to the action of insulin and as a result less of … Continue reading →

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Cooking With Fats

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Low Carbohydrate High Protein Diet Vs Low-Fat Energy Restricted Diet

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Why Do Oxidised Fats and Oils Contribute to Insulin Resistance?

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Oxidised oils and fats are damaging to the health because when ingested, they are absorbed and interact with tissues causing the initiation free radical chain reactions. This creates oxidative stress in the cells and tissues of the body and in … Continue reading →

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Protein And Glucagon

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The changes in the circulating insulin levels to various combinations of macronutrients is well studied and extensively reported in the literature. However, less attention has been paid to the effects of dietary components on circulating glucagon levels. As plasma glucose … Continue reading →

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What Is A High Quality Diet?

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Brown Versus White Fat

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Robert Barrington

There are two main types of adipose tissue in human physiology. These are designated white and brown adipose tissue (BAT). Discussion of their different physiological roles is important in any exploration of weight gain and fat loss. White adipose tissue … Continue reading →

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Do Oats Increase Fat Excretion?

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Oats have some interesting physiological properties in humans. Oats have been extensively researched and their effects on plasma cholesterol levels are well studied. Oats are a good source of soluble fibre and this may confer some of the lipid lowering … Continue reading →

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Another Early Cholesterol Paper: Let’s Rip This One Apart For Fun

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The cholesterol or lipid theory of cardiovascular disease states that dietary cholesterol and saturated fat are the cause of atherosclerosis, which in turn is the cause of cardiovascular disease. This hypothesis was made popular by Ancel Keys in his Seven … Continue reading →

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