Category Archives: Weight Loss

Low Versus High Glycaemic Load Diets

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Fish, Fish Oil and Weight Loss

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Dairy Causes Weight Loss Without Energy Restriction

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that high intakes of dairy foods are associated with a lower level of body fat. In addition, it has been shown that high intakes of calcium are also associated with beneficial improvements in body composition. The calcium content … Continue reading →

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Citrus Bioflavonoids and Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The metabolic syndrome is a condition characterised by abnormal metabolic regulation that involves dysfunction to the blood glucose, blood lipid, energy regulatory and fat storage systems. The metabolic syndrome is characterised by insulin resistance, and this reduction in insulin sensitivity … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Reduces Body Fat

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Epidemiological evidence suggests that those who consume relatively large amounts of tea are protected from a number of diseases. This disease protection may relate to the observed fat loss effects of tea, as weight gain increases the risk of many … Continue reading →

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Is Yoghurt A Fat Loss Food?

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Robert Barrington

It is well reported that both dairy products and calcium intakes are inversely related to body weight. In addition, animal experiments show that administration of dairy and calcium to experimental animals causes changes in physiology that result in weight loss. … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Fluid Intake and Fat Loss

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Dairy for Fat Loss

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Observations studies show that those with the highest intakes of dairy products have the lowest body weights. Observational studies have also shown that those with the highest calcium intakes have the lowest body weights. Clinical studies involving supplementation with dairy … Continue reading →

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Low glycaemic Load Diets and Fat Loss

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The glycaemic index is a measure of the blood glucose elevation following ingestion of a single carbohydrate food containing 100 grams of carbohydrate, when compared to a reference food, usually glucose. However, while many foods have high glycaemic indices, this … Continue reading →

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Low Glycaemic Index Diets for Weight Loss

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Low glycaemic index (GI) diets may confer beneficial fat loss effects. This relates to their ability to allow slower digestion of starch and slower absorption of glucose which has blood glucose and insulin lowering effects postprandially. The slower rise in … Continue reading →

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