Category Archives: Digestion and Absorption

Why Are Nuts A Weight Loss Food?

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The traditional paradigm of weight loss suggests that the amount of weight gained or lost is a result of the energy input and energy expenditure of an individual. In this respect, it would be expected that increased physical activity and … Continue reading →

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Carotenoid and Xanthophyll Absorption From Spinach

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Spinach is a good source of carotenoids and their oxidised products, the xanthophylls. Carotenoids and xanthophylls act as antioxidants in plants, and in this role can protect the plant tissues from the oxidative stress that results from excessive sun exposure. … Continue reading →

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Absorption of Xanthophylls

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Orange Juice Polyphenol Bioavailability

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Oranges are a good source of polyphenols including glycosides of hesperetin and naringenin (mainly hesperetin-7-O-rutinoside (hesperidin) and naringenin-7-O-rutinoside (narirutin)). Consumption of oranges has been shown to be inversely associated with cardiovascular disease. The protective effects of oranges has been suggested … Continue reading →

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Iron Absorption From Soy

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Protein Timing For Weight Loss

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Should We Eat More Protein?

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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High Fibre Diets Can Reduce Energy Intake

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Fibre has some interesting nutritional properties that may make it useful in the control of body weight. Removing fibre from the diet, as occurs when refined and processed starches are consumed, may therefore have detrimental effects. In fact, the typical … Continue reading →

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More on Fibre Particle Size

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Fibre is an interesting macronutrient because until recently it was largely neglected in the nutritional literature, when compared to the other major macronutrients. In this regard, fibre was seen as a component of the diet for providing bulk to food … Continue reading →

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Even More on Iron Absorption

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Iron is interesting nutritionally for a number of reasons. Firstly, iron is the most prevalent worldwide nutritional deficiency, and even the well fed Western populations have a high prevalence of iron deficiency and iron insufficiency. Secondly, iron is available in … Continue reading →

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