Category Archives: Fructose

Sugar Sugar Everywhere!!

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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More On Fruit Juice and Fibre

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Fruit juice is increasingly being evidenced to be as detrimental to the health as soft drinks. The reason for this relates to the fact that both are concentrated sources of sugar. Sugar is detrimental to the health because it contains … Continue reading →

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Meal Frequency and Appetite

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Many people attempt to lose weight using the traditional paradigm of energy restriction and exercise. The main problem with this method of weight loss is that it is too difficult to control the appetite to the required level in order … Continue reading →

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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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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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What About Fruit Juice?

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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The Australian Paradox

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Exercise Confers Protection From Fructose

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Fructose is known to cause detrimental effects to mammals when consumed in excess. In particular, consumption of high amounts of fructose causes the development of insulin resistance. The development of insulin resistance is highly damaging to health because insulin is … Continue reading →

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The Glycaemic Index: Is It The Full Story?

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The glycaemic index is a system of characterising the postprandial rise in blood sugar following consumption of foods, usually carbohydrates. A reference food, usually glucose or white bread, is consumed, and the rise in blood glucose levels measured. This value … Continue reading →

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Replacing Soft Drinks with Fruit: Fructose

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Soft drinks are a source of fructose. In the United States soft drinks contain fructose mainly in the form of high fructose corn syrup, whilst in the United Kingdom, they contain fructose mainly in the form of sucrose. Both high … Continue reading →

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