Monthly Archives: August 2018

Fish Oils Versus Algal Oils

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce Do They Cause Weight Loss

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Calcium Supplements: Do They Lower Blood Pressure?

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington

When discussing minerals and blood pressure the mineral that is usually mentioned in sodium. The relationship between sodium and blood pressure is more complex than is often considered. Most medical experts claim that as sodium intake increases, blood pressure also … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Diet on Breast Milk

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Robert Barrington

We are what we eat. Evidence clearly shows that the function and structure of our own tissues are significantly affected by the quality of the nutrition that we consume. The same is also true for breast milk. Evidence clearly shows … Continue reading →

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Higher Protein Intakes Can Benefit the Elderly

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Individuals with more skeletal muscle tend to be healthier than those with less. Skeletal muscle mass is directly proportional to resting metabolic rate and so those with more lean mass will have higher metabolic rates and are therefore usually leaner. … Continue reading →

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The Heart Healthy Mediterranean Diet

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The Mediterranean diet is the traditional diet consumed by the populations living around the Mediterranean Sea. The diet consists of unprocessed and unrefined whole cereal grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, red wine, olive oil, olives and dairy including milk and … Continue reading →

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Are Green Tea Catechins Appetite Suppressants?

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals with antioxidant effects in humans. As flavonoid intakes increase, the risk of many Western lifestyle diseases decreases. In particular, high intakes of flavonoids have been shown to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and … Continue reading →

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Water: The Forgotten Brain Nutrient

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Is Green Tea an Effective Dental Preparation?

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Flavonoids: What Are They, And Do You Need Them?

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Robert Barrington

There is a growing wave of interest regarding the benefits of dietary antioxidants, and for good reason. Dietary antioxidants may play a pivotal role in disease prevention and the provision of optimal health. Antioxidants are chemicals that can inhibit free … Continue reading →

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