Plant-based products
Anti-aging supplements: A new fountain of youth?
Supplements can slow biological aging at the cellular level, but can they make us live longer and healthier?
The cardiovascular benefits of avocado
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
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
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?
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
A low-fat, plant-only diet restricts caloric intake while improving cardiovascular health.
Control of inflammation through diet
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?
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
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
Replacing meat with plant-based meat substitutes significantly decreases certain cardiovascular risk factors according to a randomized, controlled study conducted at Stanford University.