Tag Archives: Whole Grains

Yet More Evidence: Forced Calorie Restriction Does Not Work

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Robert Barrington

The ‘eat-too-much, do-too-little’ theory of obesity claims that excessive weight gain is the result of greed and laziness on the part of the individual. The solution to this behaviour, we are told, is a forced regimen of a low energy … Continue reading →

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Eat Fibre, Eat Less

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Robert Barrington

bservational studies show an inverse relationship between fibre intake and obesity. One line of reasoning suggests that fibre is protective of obesity because it can decrease the glycaemic effect of foods. Consumption of low fibre refined carbohydrates causers elevated postprandial … Continue reading →

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Refined Carbohydrates: The Food Industry’s Dirty Little Secret

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Robert Barrington

he cholesterol theory of cardiovascular disease is a fraudulent endeavour that has wasted large quantities of tax payers money and has lead to unnecessary medical treatments for many millions of people. That cholesterol in the diet is the cause of … Continue reading →

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