Nutrition
Even a small reduction in caloric intake improves cardiovascular health
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
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?
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?
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
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
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
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.
The effects of berries on cardiovascular health
Berries provide significant health benefits because of their high content of phenolic compounds, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber.
The effects of nitrates and nitrites on the cardiovascular system
According to several studies, nitrates found in fruits and vegetables can be beneficial for cardiovascular health and sports performance.
Vitamin B12 supplements are essential for vegans
People who adopt a diet that completely excludes animal products are at high risk of vitamin B12 deficiency.