Category Archives: Nordic Diet

The Nordic Diet: A Traditional Diet That Causes Weight Loss

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Traditional diets can be defined as the diets historically eaten by a particular group of individuals. Perhaps the most commonly known traditional diet is the Mediterranean diet consumed by the populations that inhabit the regions of Southern Europe and parts … Continue reading →

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The Nordic Diet: Cardioprotective

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The Nordic diet is a traditional diet, consumed by individuals living in Norway. The Nordic diet is composed of whole unprocessed foods including whole grain cereals, fruits, berries, root vegetables and fish. Epidemiological studies have shown that consumption of the … Continue reading →

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Traditional Diets and Abdominal Obesity

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Abdominal obesity is a condition that describes the accumulation of body fat in the viscera. Abdominal obesity causes an increase in the waist circumference and often a general increase in body weight. Studies show that insulin resistance and the metabolic … Continue reading →

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Traditional Diets: Healthy and Good For the Environment Too

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Traditional diets are those historically eaten by endogenous populations. Well known traditional diets include the Nordic, the Mediterranean and the Eskimo diet. Traditional diets vary around the World, some being high in starches, some being high in proteins, some being … Continue reading →

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