Monthly Archives: October 2020

Is Fasting Neuroprotective?

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Top Three Foods That Won’t Make You Fat: Vegetables, Dairy and Protein

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Many foods are fattening and can cause considerable weight gain in those that regularly consume them. The antidote to this weight gain, is to eat foods that prevent weight gain. Vegetables have been shown to have a number of beneficial … Continue reading →

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On The Sugar Content of Fruit

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that fruit is a healthy food. In particular, consuming more fruit may lower the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, and may have weight loss effects. However, this is paradoxical, because fruit is generally high in sugar, and … Continue reading →

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Is White Bread as Unhealthy as Sugar?

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Sugar has been evidenced to have a number of detrimental effects on health. In particular, consuming sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity, and this can lead to weight gain and type 2 diabetes. The reason that sugar is … Continue reading →

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Nutrition to Slow The Ageing Process?

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Robert Barrington

There has been a substantial amount of research surrounding the ability of nutritional adjustment to slow the ageing process. Whilst many companies offer pills and potions that claim to have an anti-ageing effect, the basic research in this area falls … Continue reading →

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Butea monosperma Increases GABA and Serotonin

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Butea monosperma is a plant that grows in India and which is used in traditional Indian medicine. The plant is rich in phytochemicals that may affect the brain, and this may confer medicinal effect and mood and memory. Studies show … Continue reading →

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The Metabolic Syndrome and Mood

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Ketosis and Mood

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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The Three Main Nutritional Problems With Vegetarianism

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Eating meat is likely required for optimal health. However, some choose not to eat meat and therefore must compensate their diet in order to provide the same level of nutrition as would be found with a meat and plant diet. … Continue reading →

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Butea Monosperma: A Source of Flavonoids

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are polyphenolic substances produced in plants. Flavonoids have been shown to be bioavailable in humans and animals. Flavonoids have medicinal effects and these effects can include beneficial changes to the brain, which may elevate mood. Butea monosperma is a … Continue reading →

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