Category Archives: Weight Loss

Green Tea Catechins Suppress Appetite

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Weight Loss Adapted To The Menstrual Cycle

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The menstrual cycle produces significant hormonal fluctuations. These hormonal fluctuation relate to the fertility cycle, and their primary purpose is reproductive. However, the hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle have a significant influence on the storage and utilisation of energy, … Continue reading →

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High Carbohydrate Diets: No Energy Restriction Required

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Weight loss has become an important topic as more people struggle to maintain their normal body weight. The exact causes of obesity are complex, but one of the main drivers is the presence of high amounts of refined crystalline sugar … Continue reading →

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Baked Beans Cause Weight Loss?

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Meal Frequency and Appetite

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Many people attempt to lose weight using the traditional paradigm of energy restriction and exercise. The main problem with this method of weight loss is that it is too difficult to control the appetite to the required level in order … Continue reading →

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Energy Flux and Weight Gain

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Weight gain and obesity are complex and multifactorial phenomena. There is not a single cause for weight gain, but generally a number of factors are known to contribute to its development. The development of insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Reasons Why People Fail To Lose Body Fat

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Beans, Peas and Lentils: Weight Loss Foods

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Pulses are the non-oil seeds of leguminous plants. Pulses that are common in the diet include lentils, chickpeas, beans and dry peas. Pulses have been suggested to aid in weight control, particularly in those who have developed insulin resistance. A … Continue reading →

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Energy Flux Predicts Body Weight

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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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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