Monthly Archives: March 2017

More on the Health Effects of the Mediterranean Diet

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The link between diet and health is well established. The Mediterranean diet is a dietary pattern associated with areas geographically adjacent to the Mediterranean sea. Anecdotally Mediterranean populations enjoy improved health compared to the populations of central and Northern Europe … Continue reading →

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Can Alcohol Be Part of A Healthy Diet?

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggest that diet quality plays a significant role in the prevention of disease. High quality diets are now linked to protection from Western lifestyle diseases. Defining the composition of a healthy diet however, is difficult, because nutrition is highly … Continue reading →

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Are You An Equol Producer?

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Ways to Increase Antioxidant Status

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Fruit Versus Vegetables

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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More Bad Cholesterol Science

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Robert Barrington

There exists a systematic misunderstanding of the role of nutrition in the modulation of blood cholesterol levels. While it is a widely held belief that saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet negatively affect blood cholesterol levels, this assertion is … Continue reading →

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Protein Reduces Hunger

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that poor glycaemic control leads to weight gain. Rapid increases in blood sugar overload the cells of the body with energy, and in response the production of energy in cells increases proportionally. This increase in energy production significantly … Continue reading →

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Fortified Foods: Iron

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Iron deficiency causes iron deficient anaemia, and this relates to the essentiality of iron in the structure of the haemoglobin molecule. As iron intake drops, the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood falls, and this induces fatigue and tiredness in … Continue reading →

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Strategies to Overcome Anxiety: Caffeine, Alcohol, Allergies and Sugar

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Medically, anxiety is an unpleasant sensation that results from emotional disturbance. This emotional disturbance can affect the physical realm leading to symptoms similar to a stress or fear response, which can include heart palpitations, sweating and increased alertness. Stabbing or … Continue reading →

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Foods to Keep You Awake

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Getting a good night’s sleep in a pivotal strategy in maintaining health. If sleep deprivation occurs, this is perceived as a stress, and over time this can cause health problems due to hormonal disruption. However, in the modern World it … Continue reading →

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