Category Archives: Glucose

Brain Food: The Basics

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Robert Barrington

There are many supplements touted as being beneficial for the brain. However, while many of these many have good research supporting their use, many forget the basics when it comes to feeding the brain. The primary fuel used by the … Continue reading →

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Changes to the Nutritional Content of Apples

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Apples are an excellent source of nutrients including water, amino acids, sugars, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. However, within the fruit the nutrients are not homogenous, and therefore certain parts of the apple may be more or less nutritious than other … Continue reading →

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The Carbohydrate Content of Parsnips During Storage

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Parsnips are a traditional food in many countries and have the advantage over other vegetables in that they do not readily decay post harvest. Storage of parsnips at low temperatures allows a source of food throughout the winter, and for … Continue reading →

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Is Glucose Metabolism Dysfunction In Depression?

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Stress is a significant factor in the development of depression. Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are accompanied by real and detectable physiological changes. These changes may be caused by the stress hormone cortisol. One problem that may occur following chronic … Continue reading →

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Blood Glucose: Anxiety and Depression

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Feeding Sugar to Rats: Poor Rats

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Sugar appears to have specific and detrimental effects to mammalian physiology, including humans. The effects of sugar have been extensively investigated in rats, and a number of well designed nutritional studies have shown that feeding rats sucrose or fructose can … Continue reading →

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Post Workout Nutrition

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Robert Barrington

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and at this time you should eat like a king. This may be true, but post workout nutrition is arguably a close second, and certainly provides another opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Chromium For Insulin and Glucose Metabolism

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Nuances in the Metabolic Effects of Sugar

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Current scientific evidence suggest that the consumption of refined crystalline fructose has detrimental health effects. In particular, the metabolic effects of fructose overfeeding have been shown to result in similar physiological changes as alcohol overfeeding. In this regard, fructose overconsumption … Continue reading →

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The Glycaemic Effects of Garlic

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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