Category Archives: Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)

Thermogenic Synergy

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Robert Barrington

A range of thermogenic agents have been investigated for their effects in humans. Of the agents tested, a large number of effective thermogenic agents from plants have been identified. However, often the size of the effects is small and should … 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 Thermic Effect of Food

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Robert Barrington

The thermic effects of food refers to the heat produced when food is oxidised. This heat effect can be significant and is a contributor to the overall metabolic rate. When food is eaten it is digested and the component parts … Continue reading →

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Thermoregulation: The Key to Weight Loss

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Many “experts” claim that calories in minus calories out equals net weight gain. Based on this it is often claimed that by adding up all energy in food, subtracting the basal metabolic rate and the energy used in exercise, a … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Ginger on Appetite and Thermogeneis

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Ginger is a popular spice in cooking because of its unique flavour. However, as well as its culinary uses, ginger also has nutritional value as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Studies have investigated the physiological effects of ginger consumption in order … Continue reading →

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Eat Regularly for Correct Body weight

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The causes of obesity are complex and not fully understood. A number of factors have been investigated and there is a great deal of evidence to suggest that dissociation from normal eating patterns and food intake are a significant contributor … Continue reading →

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Does Drinking Water Increase Metabolic Rate?

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Water is an essential component of human health, and studies suggest that water consumption, in its pure form, is decreasing as other beverages become cheaper and more widely available. Water is required by cells in order to maintain the aqueous … Continue reading →

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Does Palatable Food Stimulate Thermogenesis?

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Thermogenesis is the generation of heat from food energy. One particular type of thermogenesis is diet induced thermogenesis (DIT). Diet induced thermogenesis, sometimes referred to as the thermic effect of food (TEF), is the generation of heat directly as a … Continue reading →

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Circadian Variations in Thermogenesis

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Consumption of food results in a significant increase in metabolic activity. This activity relates the energy required to absorb, metabolise, store and excrete food components. Such thermogenesis is called the thermic effects of food (TEF), and it can contribute significantly … Continue reading →

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The Thermogenic Effects of Green Tea

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Tea is a decoction of the Camellia sinensis leaf. Tea comes in a number of different forms including green tea, oolong tea and black tea, with the degree of fermentation during processing determining the final product. Fermentation can alter the … Continue reading →

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