Category Archives: Milk

The Benefits of Goats Milk

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Goat’s milk is nutritionally beneficial. Some of this benefit comes from the fact that those that cannot tolerate cow’s milk can often tolerate goat’s milk. When such individuals switch to consuming goat’s milk, idiopathic health problems they may have can … Continue reading →

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Cow’s Milk and Nutrition

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Don’t Forget, Amino Acids Cause Insulin Release Too

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Robert Barrington

It is widely known that carbohydrates cause the release of insulin. It is perhaps less widely known that certain amino acids also cause a significant release of insulin from the pancreas. As with carbohydrates, amino acids require insulin to enter … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Whole Milk

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Whole milk is often maligned as being unhealthy, mainly because of the high saturated fat content. However, evidence shows a number of health benefits from consumption of whole milk and fermented milk products such as yoghurt. Milk is a complex … Continue reading →

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Milk As A Possible Weight Loss Food?

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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The Benefits of Goat’s Milk

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Full Fat Dairy is A Weight Loss Food: More Evidence

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Studies suggest that consumption of dairy foods is beneficial to the body weight. For example, in a recent study, researchers investigated the dairy intake of a large group (18,438) women, over 45 years, who were free from cardiovascular disease, cancer … Continue reading →

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The Best Drink For Rehydration?

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Robert Barrington

There is controversy as to the best way to rehydrate following fluid depletion. The traditional and accepted method is to consume an oral rehydration drink that is a solution of salt and glucose. This takes advantage of the active transport … Continue reading →

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Milk, Vitamin D and Body Mass Index

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The nutritional science surrounding dairy products is interesting. Dairy consumption shows an association with body weight, such that those with the highest intake of dairy have the lowest body weights. Clinical trials involving dairy also show that consumption of dairy … Continue reading →

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Whey Protein Lowers Blood Pressure

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Supplemental whey protein has a number of beneficial effects. Whey can be used as a method to increase protein intake and therefore facilitates a greater intake of total dietary protein. This in turn can facilitate a positive nitrogen balance by … Continue reading →

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