Category Archives: Eggs

So You Don’t Have Time to Eat Well?

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Fish or Red Meat : Do they Modify Cholesterol Levels?

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The lipid hypothesis of cardiovascular disease states that atherosclerosis is caused by elevated levels of blood cholesterol, and that dietary cholesterol and saturated fatty acids can in turn influence blood cholesterol. According to this hypothesis, foods high in cholesterol and … Continue reading →

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Eggs: Perfect For Breakfast

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Eggs are considered detrimental to the health by many because of their high content of cholesterol and saturated fat. However, the role of the egg in human nutrition has been distorted considerably. This is particularly true when considering the types … Continue reading →

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Do Eggs Raise Blood Cholesterol Levels?

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The short answer is no they do not. The long answer is more complicated because some studies that have reported blood cholesterol altering effects from increasing dietary consumption of eggs may not have controlled for confounding variables adequately. In particular … Continue reading →

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Eczema

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Eczema is considered an allergic reaction of the skin, and is often idiopathic in nature. Eczema is characterised by redness, pain, swelling, loss of function and heat, which are the symptoms of inflammation. If eczema is particularly bad and scratching … Continue reading →

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Avidin: Raw Eggs and Biotin

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Biotin is a member of the B vitamin family of vitamins. Biotin is required in the diet as it is used as a cofactor in the acetyl CoA carboxylase, propionyl CoA carboxylase and pyruvate carboxylase enzymes. Plant sources such as … Continue reading →

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Nutrition On The Go

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Robert Barrington

When you are next out and about, have a look at the types of foods you can buy as snacks. Most will fall into the category of carbohydrate based foods. Of these foods most are also refined. This is problematic … Continue reading →

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More Evidence: Eggs Do Not Alter Plasma Cholesterol Levels

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease states that increases in dietary cholesterol are the cause of increases in plasma cholesterol. In turn, this rise in plasma cholesterol is the cause of atherosclerosis, and this atherosclerosis is the cause of cardiovascular … Continue reading →

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Biotin, Avidin and Egg White

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Dietary Cholesterol is Not Bad

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Robert Barrington

A number of changes to blood lipids have been identified that alter the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. These including increases in plasma low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, increases in triglycerides, increases in lipoprotein(a), decreases in high density lipoprotein (HDL) … Continue reading →

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