Monthly Archives: February 2018

I Don’t Have Time For Healthy Food

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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More Evidence That A Sugar Tax May Work

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that consumption of sugar sweetened soft drinks is a primary cause of weight gain and obesity. Reducing their consumption should therefore be a priority for those interested in their health. Those genuinely interested in losing weight and remaining … Continue reading →

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Sugar Tax: Is It Just About Calories?

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington

A number of governments have implemented sugar taxes in order to tackle the growing problem of obesity. The basic premise of these sugar taxes is to increase the price of sugar containing foods and beverages, with particular emphasis on soft … Continue reading →

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Fruit Juice: Just As Bad As Soft Drinks?

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Sugar sweetened soft drinks are increasingly being considered as detrimental to the health. In particular sugar sweetened soft drinks may increase insulin resistance that subsequently leads to the development of obesity. The sugar in soft drinks usually comprised of either … Continue reading →

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Sugar Tax: Would The Price Be Passed Onto the Consumer?

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The United Kingdom government is considering the implementation of a sugar tax. This is not new, as a number of similar previous taxes have been implemented in various countries (see figure). The premise behind the tax is to increase the … Continue reading →

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Would a Sugar Tax be More Beneficial to the Poor?

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Evidence shows an association between Western lifestyle diseases and low socioeconomic status. In this regard those with the lowest socioeconomic status have the greatest risk of developing Western lifestyle diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. … Continue reading →

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Treating Anxiety with GABA

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Antioxidants in Spirulina

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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What is Spirulina?

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Would A Sugar Tax Work?

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Nutritionally, sugar is sucrose. Sucrose is a disaccharide consisting of fructose and glucose. Evidence suggests that high intakes of refined crystalline sucrose are detrimental to the health and a leading cause of obesity. As a result the United Kingdom government … Continue reading →

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