Nutrition

What are the causes of constipation in the elderly? The causes of a constipation chronic problems as we age are numerous. Sarah Baruch, dietician-nutritionist, explains them below: colorectal aging ; the taking of some medications (antiparkinsonian drugs, antacids, calcium supplementation, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.), physical inactivity; L’insufficient water intake, older people feeling less need to … Read more

Iconic food of fall the grape is harvested in France from mid-August to mid-October (mainly in the South-East of France. It is easy to indulge in its small, colorful grains at any time of the day. If this fruit is known for its diuretic properties, it is also very sweet. So, what is its effect … Read more

THE raw milk consumption is not without health risks. Indeed, raw milk is neither cooked, nor even pasteurized or thermized, it contains a certain number of bacteria that are sometimes pathogenic. For this reason, raw milk is strongly discouraged for sensitive people such as pregnant women, young children, the elderly or the sick. Consumption of … Read more

Foreword: What is glycation? Glycation or Maillard reaction results from the irreversible fixation of sugars on proteins in the body. This phenomenon can lead to the formation of advanced glycation end products (highly toxic to the body), also known as AGEs or Advanced Glycation End Products. Glycation or Maillard reaction: effects on health (cardiovascular diseases, … Read more

Eat before sport boosts performance by providing the body with the energy it needs and promoting fat burning. You still need to know which foods to eat! Should you eat before exercising to burn more calories? Some people think that do not eat before exercising allows burn more fat but this is not necessarily the … Read more