Olive oil: an ally to protect your brain and prevent Alzheimer’s

Olive oil: an ally to protect your brain and prevent Alzheimer’s

In France, more than 1.2 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease Or a related neurocognitive disorder (Lewy body disease, fronto-temporal lobar degeneration…). Every year, nearly 225,000 new cases are diagnosed. If age remains the main risk factor, international studies suggest that approximately 30 to 40% of dementias are associated with modifiable factors, including high blood … Read more

Is cranberry juice really effective against cystitis?

Is cranberry juice really effective against cystitis?

THE cranberry – or cranberry from its French name – is a small berry very rich in micronutrients, particularly in antioxidants. If it has been used empirically for centuries against urinary disorders, it was only from the end of the 20th century that it interested science because of its action on the adhesion of bacteria … Read more

Diabetes: can you eat persimmon when you are diabetic?

Diabetes: can you eat persimmon when you are diabetic?

THE diabetes requires you to monitor your diet closely, especially sugars and carbohydrates. But some fruits are safe to eat, and even support health. This is the case of persimmon, an orange fruit, rich in fiber and antioxidants, which can become an interesting ally. Insights from Laëtitia Buresi, dietitian nutritionist at the Center’s Institute of … Read more

Detox soup: the best winter vegetables to incorporate

Detox soup: the best winter vegetables to incorporate

In winter we tend to eat more fat and sweeter under the pretext that it’s cold! As a result, we accumulate toxins in the body which end up tiring us, depressing us, giving us dull complexion. Treat yourself to a little “internal cleaning” is not too much! Here are the protective foods to put in … Read more

Zinc: effective for better sleep?

Zinc: effective for better sleep?

Essential to the body, zinc is often cited for sleep. However, clinical evidence remains limited. What is zinc? Is it good for sleep? THE zinc is a trace element essential involved in numerous biological functions: immune system support healing, DNA synthesis, but also perception of taste and smell. On the neurobiological level, it intervenes in … Read more