Monthly Archives: February 2015

The Very Low Calorie Diet Fallacy

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Robert Barrington

It is that time of year again when people make new years resolutions to lose weight. Large numbers of new gym memberships are purchased and people begin calorie restrictive diets with the best of intentions. However, the road to hell … Continue reading →

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Grapefruits Lower Cholesterol Levels: The Pectin Effect?

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is so named because it grows in clusters in the same way as grapes, However, grapefruit is grouped with other citrus fruit such as the orange, lime and lemon. The grapefruit is thought to be a … Continue reading →

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