Investing in extra-virgin olive oil: is it worth it? Over years, the fats you use most often can influence long-term health,especially cardiovascular risk, because fats affect blood lipids, blood pressure, body weight (they’re calorie-dense), and the overall quality of the foods we eat. Fats also play essential roles: they help absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D,…
Recent studies, one American and the other French (French Nutrinet cohort), suggest that high consumption of products from organic farming would reduce the risk of cancer (1). However, these observational studies remain to be confirmed, because there is always the possible biais that people eating organic have healthier liflestyles. In general, the protective effect of…
The ketogenic diet, often abbreviated as “keto,” has become a major trend in weight loss and health in recent years. High-fat, moderate-protein, and very low-carbohydrate induces a metabolic state called ketosis, where the body burns fat as its primary energy source. While the ketogenic diet has shown some results for weight loss, its potential long-term…
The advent of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) is revolutionizing diabetes management. These tiny devices, inserted under the skin, provide regular blood glucose measurements, allowing patients to monitor their sugar levels in real time. The data is transmitted to a portable device that displays readings and provides alerts in case of blood glucose variations. Increasingly User-Friendly…
The Fair Trade Cacao Movement: Restoring Justice and Nutritional Value to Cacao The fair trade cacao movement is part of a broader effort to make the cacao industry more equitable while seeking to restore cacao’s rightful place in terms of nutrition and medicinal value. Cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate, is primarily grown in tropical…
The topic of weight gain and depression remains somewhat taboo. Still, we observe a rising trend in antidepressant use alongside increasing obesity rates. Furthermore, between 2019 and 2023, antidepressant prescriptions increased by 60% among young people, coinciding with a higher prevalence of childhood obesity. This makes the conversation essential. First, antidepressants appear to be effective….
Nutrition advice in the United States has evolved many times. Yet chronic diseases continue to rise. Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders now affect a large portion of both adults and children. This time, however, a clear theme stands out: Eat real food. Why this shift, and why now? A recent scientific…
Cancer is one of the most feared words in medicine. It is also one of the most misunderstood.This article discusses cancer myths. Information about cancer often circulates through headlines, anecdotes, social media, and personal stories. Some messages offer hope. Others generate confusion or unnecessary fear. Between fatalism and unrealistic optimism, many myths shape how people…
Modern society never truly sleeps. Hospitals, factories, transportation systems, emergency services, and many other industries rely on night shift workers. While night work is essential, it places unique stress on the body. But human physiology evolved around a day–night cycle…we are NOT nocturnal creatures. When work schedules disrupt this rhythm, metabolism, hormones, appetite regulation, and…
Chronic Inflammation and cancer: what’s the link? Among all the hallmarks of cancer, there is one that greatly deserves our attention because it is at the beginning of the chain of events. When we talk about the ‘terrain’ that leads to cancer, chronic inflammation is a bit like the quality of the soil, the environment…
