Category Archives: Protein

Protein, Dairy and Legumes

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Improving Glycaemic Control

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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How Does Protein Build Muscle?

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Skeletal muscle is made up predominantly of protein. When we eat animal flesh we are eating their muscle, along with any associated fat and a small amount of carbohydrate stored in skeletal muscle as glycogen. Skeletal muscle is made up … Continue reading →

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Milk As A Possible Weight Loss Food?

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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What Is A High Protein Diet?

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Higher Protein Intakes Can Benefit the Elderly

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Individuals with more skeletal muscle tend to be healthier than those with less. Skeletal muscle mass is directly proportional to resting metabolic rate and so those with more lean mass will have higher metabolic rates and are therefore usually leaner. … Continue reading →

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Whey, Casein and Soy: Which Is Best For Appetite Regulation?

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington

High protein diets are known to cause weight loss compared to high carbohydrate and high fat diets. The mechanisms for this have been well explained, and relate to the ability of protein to cause skeletal muscle growth which increases the … Continue reading →

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Vegan Protein Supplements: Pea Protein

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

A growing number of people are becoming aware of the benefits of high protein diets. Research suggests that high protein diets produce a number of health benefits including increases in skeletal muscle, increases in resting metabolic rate, decreases in body … Continue reading →

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Protein Supplements for the Elderly

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Muscle loss increases the risk of death in the elderly. The exact reason for this association is controversial, as it is not clear if the muscle loss is a cause of the higher risk of mortality or a symptom of … Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup: The Traditional Cold Remedy

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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