Category Archives: Vegetarian

The Main Problem With Vegetarian Diets: Iron

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Plant based diets can be healthy because plants contain phytochemical, many of which have been shown to have beneficial health effects. In particular, plants are high in antioxidants and fibre. Vegetarian diets have been shown to have certain health benefits, … Continue reading →

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The Main Types of Diet

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Vegan Athletes and Performance

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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More on Vegan Diets

Posted on December 15, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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The Truth About Vegan Diets

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Iron Status, Protein Quality, Essential Fats

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Iron Intake Vs Iron Absorption: Vegetarian Diets

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Vegetarian Diets and Iron Status

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Metabolic Profiles of Meat, Fish and Non-Meat Eaters

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Robert Barrington

It is becoming clear that the choice of diet made by the individual has a significant effect on health. In particular, clear differences in mortality and disease outcomes are present between those that consume a high quality diet and those … Continue reading →

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Mortality in Vegetarians Versus Non-Vegetarians

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that plant foods have beneficial health effects. In particular, plants contain a number of phytonutrients that may be beneficial to the health. These phytonutrients include the polyphenols and carotenoids, two groups of chemicals that may play an important … Continue reading →

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