Monthly Archives: February 2017

Vitamin D: How To Assess Intake Without A Blood Test

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Sunflower Seeds

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Dietary Phytate Inhibits Iron Absorption

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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More on Poverty and Health

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Many studies have provided evidence for an association between poverty and ill health. The exact reason for this association is not understood, but a number of theories exist. In third world countries, the association between poverty and ill health is … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss With Low Glycaemic Load Foods?

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The glycaemic index is an often used measure of the degree to which a carbohydrate containing food can cause an elevation in blood glucose levels. The measurement is done with reference to 100 grams of carbohydrate from white bread or … Continue reading →

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Do Carotenoids Protect From Breast Cancer?

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Robert Barrington

There is increasing evidence in the nutritional literature that intakes of fruits and vegetables are beneficial to the health. Part of the reason for these health effects is thought to derive from the presence of a range of phytochemical nutrients … Continue reading →

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The Catechins in Tea are the Primary Antioxidants

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Green tea is a complex mixture of chemicals, a number of which may have antioxidant properties. Of the antioxidants in tea, the catechin group of flavonoids has been identified as the likely cause of its high antioxidant capacity. For example, … Continue reading →

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More Mineral Deficiencies: This Time Iodine

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Iodine is an essential mineral required for thyroid hormone production. Deficiencies of iodine lead to the development of goitre, a condition whereby the thyroid gland enlarges due to the hormonal and metabolic changes brought about by a failure to provide … Continue reading →

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The Calorie Counting Myth

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Olive Polyphenols Confer Cardioprotection

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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