Dossier Nutrition | Page 3 of 7 | Observatoire de la prévention de l'Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal

A pro-inflammatory diet increases the risk of dementia

23 December 2021

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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

According to a recent study, a diet that promotes systemic inflammation significantly increases the risk of developing dementia in older adults.

Childhood obesity, a ticking time bomb for cardiometabolic diseases

18 November 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Several recent studies confirm that being overweight during childhood is associated with disastrous health consequences, starting in early adulthood.

Lignans: Compounds of plant origin that promote good cardiovascular health

14 October 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large recent study indicates that the consumption of lignans is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

Will cultured meat soon be on our plates?

22 September 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Lab-grown meat could one day replace meat from livestock farming, but there is still significant progress to be made before this becomes possible.

Environmental impacts associated with food production

7 September 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

All the studies unequivocally show that a reduction in environmental damage caused by food production necessarily requires a reduction in the consumption of animal products, in particular those from cattle farming.

Choosing the right sources of carbohydrates is essential for preventing cardiovascular disease

24 June 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The risk of cardiovascular events can be significantly reduced by replacing as much as possible the intake of foods rich in simple sugars and refined flour with plant-based foods containing complex carbohydrates.

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements are ineffective for the prevention of cardiovascular disease

7 June 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Recent studies indicate that omega-3 fatty acid supplements are ineffective in preventing major cardiovascular events, in primary prevention and most likely also in secondary prevention.

Modulation of the gut microbiota by dietary interventions to prevent cardiometabolic diseases

24 May 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The results of recent studies suggest that modulation of the gut microbiota by dietary interventions (Mediterranean diet, intermittent fasting) could be a new preventive and therapeutic approach for diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The benefits of extra virgin olive oil on cardiovascular health

16 March 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large number of studies show that the phenolic compounds found in extra virgin olive oil play an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease associated with the Mediterranean diet.