Nutrition

65 articles

Effectiveness of exercise to prevent and mitigate diabetes: An important role of the gut microbiota
1 February 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In overweight, prediabetic and sedentary men, exercise induced changes in the gut microbiota that are correlated with improvements in blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity.

Spicing up the prevention of cardiovascular disease with chili peppers
14 January 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study reports that people who regularly consume chili peppers have a reduced risk of dying prematurely from a heart attack or stroke.

Exercise on an empty stomach to burn more fat
10 December 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Exercising on an empty stomach, rather than after a meal, could burn twice as much fat according to a randomized controlled study.

Even a small reduction in caloric intake improves cardiovascular health
30 October 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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.

Toward a consensus on the effects of dietary fat on health
17 December 2018
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

It is not so much the total amount of sugar or fat in the diet that matters, but rather the type of sugar or fat that is consumed.

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