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Eating enough dietary fiber is important to help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Research also suggests that eating fiber-rich foods could boost weight loss by helping you feel fuller after eating. But most of us only consume half of what we should. Nutritional guidelines recommend 25 to […]
To find out more...According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition, probiotics are, and I quote: “live micro-organisms which, when ingested in sufficient quantities, exert beneficial effects on health”. Research on this subject has identified thousands of different probiotics, of which the best-known bacterial strains belong to the genera Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. It’s a well-known fact that an […]
To find out more...Fats are made up of several compounds and are generally soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in water. There are different types of fat: Good and bad! In this article, we’ll explain how to recognize them and in which foods you can find them.
To find out more...The majority of men and women suffer from magnesium deficiency and don’t consume enough of this vital substance. Every organ in your body, especially your muscles and heart, needs magnesium to function properly. In fact, this mineral is involved in over 300 biochemical processes within your body. In what follows, we’ll list the most common […]
To find out more...The Ministers of Health, Agriculture and the Economy have decided to introduce the 5-color Nutri-score logo, which can be affixed to food packaging on an optional basis. The aim of this new nutritional labeling system is to reduce the incidence of chronic diseases, including obesity and diabetes, in France. It is now the official nutrition […]
To find out more...Scientific researchers have long been studying the negative impact of sedentary habits such as physical inactivity on human health. Indeed, obesity and overweight, like many other factors such as smoking or poor sleep, represent high-risk factors that can lead to numerous chronic diseases. Clearly, a healthy diet and a minimum of physical activity are the […]
To find out more...Cooking at home sounds like a much healthier option than eating out, doesn’t it? A recent study showed that middle-aged women who spent more time cooking at home were more likely to prevent metabolic syndrome. This study was based more on the concept of cooking at home than on the wholesomeness of cooked meals. In […]
To find out more...Today, obesity is perceived as a global epidemic that global health organizations are struggling to contain. This sickly phenomenon is closely linked to economic development, which creates the perfect context for the “proliferation” of harmful eating habits such as binge eating. To better understand how so-called obesogenic environments can lead to binge eating and promote […]
To find out more...Food allergy is one of the immune diseases that constitute a serious health problem worldwide. An estimated one-fifth of the population believe they have adverse reactions to food, but the actual prevalence of food allergies varies between 3% and 4% of the world’s population. Despite the seriousness of the risks of allergic reactions – which […]
To find out more...These days, the average adult consumes more sugar than they actually need. And thinking about reducing the amount of sugar consumed, or even adopting a sugar-free diet can be a good resolution for most people. We can’t help but notice that this type of diet is gaining in popularity every day. This is due to […]
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