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Choosing the right sources of carbohydrates is essential for preventing cardiovascular disease

24 June 2021

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The risk of cardiovascular events can be significantly reduced by replacing as much as possible the intake of foods rich in simple sugars and refined flour with plant-based foods containing complex carbohydrates.

Why do the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world?

9 March 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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

17 February 2021

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A low-fat, plant-only diet restricts caloric intake while improving cardiovascular health.

Control of inflammation through diet

23 November 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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?

3 November 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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

7 October 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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.

Plant-based meat substitutes reduce certain cardiovascular risk factors

1 September 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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

28 May 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large study (over 200,000 participants) reports that regular soy consumption is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease.

Choosing dietary sources of unsaturated fats has many health benefits

5 February 2020

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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

It is now clearly established that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats (monounsaturated or polyunsaturated) is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.