Nutrition
The benefits of extra virgin olive oil on cardiovascular health
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.
Why do the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world?
The high life expectancy of the Japanese is largely due to a diet conducive to maintaining overall good health.
Reducing calorie intake by eating more plants
A low-fat, plant-only diet restricts caloric intake while improving cardiovascular health.
Control of inflammation through diet
Recent studies report that a diet that reduces chronic inflammation is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Do houseplants have beneficial effects on health?
Houseplants may provide mental and physiological health benefits based on research evidence.
Insufficient dietary fibre intake harms the gut microbiota and the immune system’s balance
An insufficient intake of dietary fibre has a detrimental effect on the gut microbiota and promotes the development of allergies and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Time-restricted feeding: A tool to lose weight and improve cardiometabolic health
According to a study of obese people, time-restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting, can help to lose weight and improve metabolic health, both when eating is limited to a 6-hour as well as 4-hour period.
Plant-based meat substitutes reduce certain cardiovascular risk factors
Replacing meat with plant-based meat substitutes significantly decreases certain cardiovascular risk factors according to a randomized, controlled study conducted at Stanford University.
The cardiovascular benefits of soy
A large study (over 200,000 participants) reports that regular soy consumption is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease.
To prevent cardiovascular disease, medication should not be a substitute for improved lifestyle
Adopting a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 80%, a much better protection than that offered by medication.