Dossier Nutrition | Page 6 of 7 | Observatoire de la prévention de l'Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal

Even a small reduction in caloric intake improves cardiovascular health

30 October 2019

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A fairly modest reduction in caloric intake (300 calories per day) over a two-year period is associated with a significant improvement in several cardiovascular risk factors.

Eggs: To consume with moderation

2 September 2019

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A recent study found a significant, albeit modest, association between the consumption of eggs or dietary cholesterol and the incidence of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.

Pure fruit juices: sugary drinks like any other?

10 July 2019

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In small quantities, it is clearly exaggerated to say that pure fruit juices are as harmful to health as beverages containing added sugars. However, it should be moderated because a recent study reports that people who drink large amounts of sugary drinks, including fruit juice, are at higher risk of dying prematurely.

Beyond Burger, Impossible Burger and other products that mimic meat: are they good for health and the environment?

1 July 2019

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

New products made from plants but designed to look, feel, and taste like meat have recently appeared on the market. These products do much less harm to the environment than meat production, but they are ultra-processed foods that contain significant amounts of salt and saturated fat.

To stay slim, avoid ultra-processed foods

28 May 2019

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A clinical study shows that people who are served meals with ultra-processed industrial foods eat more calories and gain weight quickly.

Anti-aging effect of a healthy lifestyle

21 January 2019

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Adopting a healthy lifestyle, i.e. eating well, exercising, managing stress and not smoking or consuming too much alcohol, has beneficial effects on the aging of our cells according to recent scientific literature.