Category Archives: Sugar

Panic Attacks: Possible Causes

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Anxiety is a common disorder in the modern Western World, with estimates indicating that 7.3 % of people in the United States may be sufferers. A sudden and extreme (paroxysmal) form of anxiety is a panic attack. It has been … Continue reading →

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Artificial Sweeteners Appearing Everywhere

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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More on the Fat Sugar Seesaw: alcohol

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The fat sugar seesaw is a phenomenon whereby as the sugar content of the diet increases, the fat content of the diet decreases and vice versa. In other words some people consume high fat low sugar diets and some people … Continue reading →

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The Sugar Fat Seesaw

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Robert Barrington

A reciprocal relationship between intakes of sugar and fat may exist. Such a relationship between these two macronutrients has been termed the sugar fat seesaw. The reciprocal relationship between sugar and fat is most evident when the fat and sugar … Continue reading →

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United States Obesity Rates Increasing, Sugar Consumption Decreasing

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Consumption of sugar may be a primary driver of obesity. There is a clear metabolic pathway that shows the ability of sugar to cause the development of insulin resistance and the accumulation of body fat. Animals models and human clinical … Continue reading →

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Do Food Taxes Lower Intakes of Unhealthy Foods?

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Obesity is a real concern in Western nations with prevalence increasing over the last 20 years. In Australia for example, the prevalence of obesity has increased 3-fold since 1980. Obesity is a serious concern because it increases the risk of … 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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Sugar Tax: Is It Just About Calories?

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington

A number of governments have implemented sugar taxes in order to tackle the growing problem of obesity. The basic premise of these sugar taxes is to increase the price of sugar containing foods and beverages, with particular emphasis on soft … Continue reading →

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Sugar Tax: Would The Price Be Passed Onto the Consumer?

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The United Kingdom government is considering the implementation of a sugar tax. This is not new, as a number of similar previous taxes have been implemented in various countries (see figure). The premise behind the tax is to increase the … Continue reading →

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Would a Sugar Tax be More Beneficial to the Poor?

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Evidence shows an association between Western lifestyle diseases and low socioeconomic status. In this regard those with the lowest socioeconomic status have the greatest risk of developing Western lifestyle diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. … Continue reading →

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