Plant-based products

28 articles

Anti-aging supplements: A new fountain of youth?
12 May 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Supplements can slow biological aging at the cellular level, but can they make us live longer and healthier?

The cardiovascular benefits of avocado
26 April 2022
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study reports that regular consumption of avocado is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease.

Lignans: Compounds of plant origin that promote good cardiovascular health
14 October 2021
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large recent study indicates that the consumption of lignans is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

Choosing the right sources of carbohydrates is essential for preventing cardiovascular disease
24 June 2021
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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.

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