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

The positive effects of flaxseed on cardiovascular health

25 January 2018

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The addition of ground flaxseed to the diet causes a significant drop in blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Are low-carbohydrate diets really the best way to lose weight?

30 October 2017

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

For most people, there does not seem to be any major benefit in restricting carbohydrate intake rather than fat for sustained weight loss.

The Blue Zones: Areas where people are living better and longer

19 September 2017

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Blue Zones are areas of the world where the longevity of the inhabitants is well above average. The inhabitants of these regions have a lifestyle that has several common characteristics that contribute to their longevity.

Saturated fats, coconut oil and cardiovascular disease

25 July 2017

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Even though it is of plant origin, coconut oil is a source of saturated fat and should only be used occasionally to avoid an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Intermittent fasting: A new approach to weight loss?

12 July 2017

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Instead of uniformly decreasing the amount of calories consumed each day, which seems almost impossible to do for most people, intermittent fasting involves alternating periods of normal food intake with periods of fasting more or less extended.