Category Archives: Water

The Metabolic Effects of Different Drinks

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Does Drinking Water Increase Metabolic Rate?

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Water is an essential component of human health, and studies suggest that water consumption, in its pure form, is decreasing as other beverages become cheaper and more widely available. Water is required by cells in order to maintain the aqueous … Continue reading →

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Drinking Water Increases Energy Expenditure

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Drink More Water Lose More Weight?

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Epidemiology suggests that there is an inverse association between water intake and energy intake. The reason for this is not clear, but the most logical suggestion is that those who consume water negate the contribution made by drinks containing energy. … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Fluid Intake and Fat Loss

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Carbohydrate Sports Drinks and Gastric Emptying Rate

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The stomach is one of the control points for digestion and absorption. The pyloric sphincter is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the stomach, which acts as a gate to the duodenum and the rest of the small … Continue reading →

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Cheap Sports Drink Alternative

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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Thoughts on Post Workout Nutrition

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington
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First Steps to Better Nutrition

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The differences between a typical Western diet and a high quality diet is vast. The typical Western diet is characterized by high levels of refined and processed foods, is absent of meaningful levels of vitamins, minerals and fibre, and is … Continue reading →

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Water Hardness: Does It Affect Trace Mineral Status?

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Robert Barrington

If drinking water percolates through areas containing dolomite, limestone or chalk, the calcium and magnesium within the rocks can increase the mineral content of the water considerably. Water with a high calcium and magnesium content is described as hard water, … Continue reading →

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