Category Archives: Traditional Diets

The Mediterranean Diet Against Depression and Anxiety

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The Mediterranean diet is a diet associated with the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe. The diet varies slightly with geographical region, but is broadly similar. The diet consists of olives, olive oil, vegetables and fruits, meat in the form of … 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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More Evidence That Traditional Diets Provide Health

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It is interesting that traditional diets around the World, spatially and temporally, vary considerably. However, analysis of these diets shows that they provide health to their populations despite being very different nutritionally. A closer look at the contents of these … 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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The Cost of Good Food?

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Energy Restriction and Longevity: The Okinawan Diet

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Laboratory experiments from a variety of animals, most notably rodents, suggests that energy restriction may increase longevity. In particular, animals exposed to low energy intake for much of their life are protected from diseases associated with ageing, and may also … Continue reading →

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Eskimos and Insulin Resistance

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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The Mediterranean Diet Reduces Mortality

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Composition of The Mediterranean Diet

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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The Mediterranean Diet Improves Body Composition

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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