Monthly Archives: February 2015

Full Fat Dairy: Improves Insulin Sensitivity?

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Dairy product consumption is associated with a lower body weight. Animal studies as well as human observational studies and human clinical trials attest to the weight loss effects of dairy products. The reason for the ability of dairy foods to … Continue reading →

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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: The Obesity Link

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Robert Barrington

It is clear that genetic factors cannot explain the increase in the prevalence of obesity seen in the last few decades. Mounting evidence suggests that exposure to new environmental factors have played by far the largest part in this obesity … Continue reading →

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Ready Made Breakfast Cereals

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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A Note on Beetroot

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is known for its deep green and succulent leaves that are often added to salads. Spinach leaves are nutritionally packed full of essential nutrients including magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, folic acid and iron. In … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D in Multivitamin And Multimineral Formulas

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Hawthorn for Cardiovascular Health

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) is a European thorny shrub that is often found in hedgerows, hence its alternative name hedgethorn. Its trimmed presence in hedgerows hides its usual size, with the hawthorn three being able to reach heights of around 10 … Continue reading →

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The Nordic Diet: Fat Loss Without Calorie Counting

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The energy balance theory of weight gain is a clever propaganda ruse. Spread surreptitiously by the food industry and the diet industry (really one in the same) deep into the subconsciousness of the general population, this theory is poison. Based … Continue reading →

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Glycerol: Useful In Weight Loss?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Glycerol is a sugar alcohol that is used for the synthesis of triglycerides by all life. In animal studies glycerol administered intraperitoneally or subcutaneously induces hypophagia, and oral administration leads to a transient decrease in the animals body weight. The … Continue reading →

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How To Improve Non-Haem Iron Absorption

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Iron is the most abundant trace mineral in the body with the average person containing roughly 5 mg. Iron is rapidly metabolised and the high turnover of iron results in substantial daily losses explaining the high incidence of iron deficient … Continue reading →

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Toenail Selenium as a Marker of Selenium Status

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Based on both epidemiological data and clinical trials, selenium deficiency is increasingly linked to the development of certain cancers. Variation in the soil concentrations of selenium can determine the selenium intakes of the local population, and certain areas of China … Continue reading →

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