Monthly Archives: March 2016

Low Glycaemic High Protein Diets Prevent Weight Gain

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Robert Barrington

While many claim that overeating is the cause of weight gain, evidence actually suggests that it is poor blood sugar control that contributes significantly to the slow and insidious accumulation of body fat in cases of obesity. Physiologically, rapid elevations … Continue reading →

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Cayenne Pepper, Catechins and Caffeine: Fat Burners

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Robert Barrington

A number of herbs have traditionally been used for weight loss. Of these cayenne pepper and green tea are two of the most commonly used. Green tea contains a number of components that may induce weight loss including caffeine and … Continue reading →

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Fructose: Liquid Versus Solid Food

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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The Cost of Good Food?

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Beneficial Glycaemic Effects of Black Tea

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Combination Supplements For Weight Loss

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Certain herbal preparations have shown beneficial weight loss effects, although these effects are often small and difficult to measure in short term studies. However, the consistent and slow ‘fat’ loss caused by many herbs is preferable to the larger ‘weight’ … Continue reading →

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The Insulin-Like Activity of Common Herbs

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington

A number of herbs have been traditionally used for the treatment of blood sugar disorders. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), garlic (Allium sativum), onion (Allium cepa), gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre), bitter melon (Momordica charantia), korean ginseng (Panax ginseng), holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) and … Continue reading →

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Garlic Lowers Blood Glucose Levels

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity are a group of closely related disease that likely share a common aetiology. Improving glycaemic control is paramount in treating or preventing these diseases, as it is the aberrations to the blood sugar regulatory mechanisms, … Continue reading →

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Garlic and Shallots Reverse Insulin Resistance

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Herbs are the traditional treatment for many diseases. In many cases, the historical and contemporary writings of herbalists have been verified by peer review science. Of the herbs that have shown beneficial effect on human health, the allium family of … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Reverses Insulin Resistance

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Caffeine is known to cause a transient increase in the plasma levels of free fatty acids. This likely results from a concomitant increase in plasma levels of adrenaline, which increases the lipolysis rate of adipocytes and thus increases circulating levels … Continue reading →

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