Monthly Archives: June 2017

Are You Addicted to Refined Carbohydrates?

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It has become apparent even to the casual observer that consumption of white crystalline sugar is detrimental to the health. While the emphasis of research and health practitioners has been focusses solely and erroneously on fat, sugar has slipped through … Continue reading →

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Two Ways To Control Insulin for Appetite Regulation

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Whey, Casein and Soy Protein

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Another Good Reason to Lose Weight

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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The Psychology of Weight Loss: Yo Yo Dieting

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The current mainstream model of weight gain states that it occurs through a positive energy balance which is caused by too little physical activity and too much food. In other words, body fat accumulation is a direct result of greed … Continue reading →

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Eating Behaviour: ‘I’m Watching you’

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The physiology of nutrition is a very interesting subject. Understanding the effects foods has on the physiology of the individual can allow some useful information to be generated regarding improving people’s lives through better health. However, it should always be … Continue reading →

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The Psychology of Weight Loss: Is Fat Loss For Everyone?

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The health benefits of a lower body weight and more muscular body composition are well reported in the scientific literature. In particular, the risk of cardiovascular disease is reduced with reduced body fat, and this relates largely to the concomitant … Continue reading →

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More Shotgun Science: The Cholesterol Bandwagon (Gravy Train) Rolls on

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Robert Barrington

If there was one area of nutritional science that should hang its head in shame it is the area of cholesterol research. Despite little evidence that dietary cholesterol or saturated fat have any effect on cardiovascular disease risk, in studies … Continue reading →

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Bromelain fights Inflammation and Pain

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Milk: Good or Bad?

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Colloquially, ‘milk’ usually refers to cow’s milk, but all mammals produce milk for their young. Mammalian milk serves an important function to provide both energy and nitrogen to the growing infant. In addition, immunity and brain development may be accelerated … Continue reading →

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