Category Archives: Protein

Pea Protein Versus Whey Protein Supplements

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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How To Make An Infant Sleep for Longer

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Robert Barrington

It is well established that diet can have a pronounced effect on sleep. Both caffeine and alcohol can for example disrupt sleep. Also, it is known that the macronutrient (fat, protein and carbohydrate) content of the diet can affect sleep. … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Protein Quality

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Protein has been shown to posses weight loss properties. A higher intake of protein may decrease body weight because it has beneficial glycaemic effects and may increase metabolic rate directly through increased oxidation of fuel and indirectly through increased growth … Continue reading →

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The Nutritional Value of Mushrooms

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Much has been made of the vitamin D content of ultraviolet irradiated mushrooms. And for good reason, as mushrooms can be an excellent source of vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). However, mushrooms have been shown to be a good source of a … Continue reading →

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How Much Protein Should You Eat?

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The protein content of the diet can be manipulated by the individual and this can be useful for a number of reasons. Protein foods show a number of metabolic effects in the long and short term and the protein level … Continue reading →

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Protein and Vitamin D For Strength in Old Age?

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Fat free mass is inversely associated with mortality. This relates in part to the fact that as people age muscle mass naturally decreases, which is in part caused by the natural reduction in hormones including growth hormone, testosterone and insulin … Continue reading →

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More Benefits for High Protein Diets: Sleep Quality

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Robert Barrington

High protein diets have a number of benefits for those wishing to improve their body composition. Protein supplies nitrogen and this facilitates the synthesis of new skeletal muscle. This is especially true in cases when high intensity exercise such as … Continue reading →

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Fat Loss: Protein Is Pivotal

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Dietary protein is important because it is the main source of nitrogen (protein is made of chains of amino acids, and all amino acids contain at least one nitrogen group). Without adequate nitrogen, the natural turnover of the skeletal muscle … Continue reading →

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Pea Protein Versus Whey Protein for Muscle Building

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Undernutrition

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Undernutrition can be defined as a condition whereby the amount of nutrients required by an individual is not met. This often refers to the macronutrients in the form of energy from carbohydrate and fat, as well as nitrogen from protein. … Continue reading →

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