Monthly Archives: July 2016

More On lactose Intolerance

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Lactose intolerance is a an inability to produce enough lactase, which is required to fully digest the lactose in milk. Lactose intolerance is experienced by a large proportion of the World’s population. Only the mainly white populations of the North … Continue reading →

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More on Dietary Thermogenesis

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The thermic effect of food and the thermic effect of exercise are often overlooked when energy balance is considered. Obesity is considered by many to be a simple balance between energy consumed and energy expended, but this does not take … Continue reading →

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De Novo Lipogensis and Insulin Resistance

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Do Processed Meats Cause Insulin Resistance?

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Flavour Perception In Nutrition

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Flavour is an important component of food as it affects the food choices made by the individual. The food industry is well aware of the power of flavours, as it uses them to encourage the consumption of their products. In … Continue reading →

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