Category Archives: Weight Loss

Fish, Fish Oils and Weight Loss

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Eskimos have been shown to possess lower prevalences of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes compared to non-Eskimo Native Americans. This has been suggested to be due to the higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet … Continue reading →

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The Mediterranean Diet Improves Body Composition

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Should We Eat More Protein?

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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How Much Weight Can You Safely Lose Per Week?

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Low Carbohydrate Diets For Weight Loss

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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The Mediterranean Diet Protects From Weight Gain

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Traditional diets are diets that have been historically eaten by particular populations around the World. These diets tends to have changed little over time and reflect the types of foods available in the local environments of the populations. Traditional diets … Continue reading →

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High Fibre Diets Can Reduce Energy Intake

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Fibre has some interesting nutritional properties that may make it useful in the control of body weight. Removing fibre from the diet, as occurs when refined and processed starches are consumed, may therefore have detrimental effects. In fact, the typical … Continue reading →

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Hunger Increases During Dieting

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Proof That Calorie Counting Doesn’t Work

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Does Exercise Cause Weight Loss In The Obese?

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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