Weight management Both overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk of CVD mortality1. Obesity, especially abdominal obesity, increases the likelihood of developing diabetes,
Lifestyle and dietary changes in a nutshell Lifestyle and dietary modifications are the cornerstone in CVD prevention. Here you find a summary (see Table 14)
References 1. Visseren FLJ, Mach F, Smulders YM, et al. 2021 ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice. Eur Heart J 2021; 42(34):
What is soy protein? This section will focus on the effect of soy protein on TC and LDL-cholesterol lowering. Soy protein is an edible component
Effect of soy protein on TC and LDL-cholesterol Clinical studies have shown a modest LDL-cholesterol lowering effect of soy protein in the magnitude of 3-4%2,4
Soy protein in a nutshell Soybean and soy-derived products represent a healthy way to obtain vegetable proteins and add variety when moving towards a more
References 1. United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Release 27. 2015. 2. Jenkins DJA, Mejia SB, Chiavaroli
Dietary fibres in dyslipidaemia This section will provide an insight on: the importance of including foods rich in dietary fibres into the daily diet in
What are dietary fibres and what are their sources? Traditionally, dietary fibre is defined as the portion of plant foods that is resistant to digestion
What are the cardiovascular benefits of including dietary fibres in a healthy diet? A high intake of dietary soluble and insoluble fibre has been associated
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