Our top 10 to follow that make a link between our food and health

Poor nutrition is responsible for nearly 20% of deaths worldwide

According to a report by WorldMetrics, an unbalanced diet contributes to about 20% of global deaths, with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers playing a major role.

High consumption of highly processed foods increases risk of premature death by 62%

A study from 2024 shows that people who regularly consume highly processed foods are 62% more at risk of dying prematurely, highlighting their harmful effects on health.

These figures illustrate the direct impact of our food choices on our health and underscore the importance of a balanced diet to prevent chronic disease.

The people we think speak best about this:

> Amandine de Paepe (“Il était un foie”)

> Nicholas Balon-Perin and his SAAS solution Symp

> Lenka Kubatkova

> Jeremy Le Van and the Riva Medical community of doctors

> The Hoona center

> Dr. Emilie Steinbach

> Dr. Guillaume Fond

> Lotti Defgnée

> Jessie Inchauspe with Glucose Revolution

So how do we act and what do we do?

🥦 1. Prefer unprocessed foods

Why? Raw foods (fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, etc.) are rich in fiber, vitamins and protective antioxidants.

✅ Examples:

- Replace sugary cereals with plain oatmeal.

- Prefer homemade dishes to prepared ones.

🥗 2. Increase the proportion of plants on your plate

Why? A predominantly plant-based diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers.

✅ Objective: At least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day.

🐟 3. Choose good sources of protein

Why? Some sources like legumes or eggs are healthier than red or processed meat.

✅ Tips:

- Red kidney beans, for example, are an excellent substitute for meat proteins ( 142g of red kidney beans are equivalent to 100g of chicken in terms of protein)

- Eating rapeseed, linseed and walnut oils is an excellent way to adjust your Omega 3 intake.

🧂 4. Reduce sugar, salt and trans fats

Why? These elements promote hypertension, diabetes and chronic inflammation.

✅ How:

- Go for homemade products! For example, use homemade tomato sauce instead of ketchup.

- Reduce sugary drinks and salty snacks by dehydrating fruit and vegetables and making your own homemade mixes

🚶‍♂️ 5. Combine diet with an active lifestyle

Why should you? Diet isn't everything. Movement improves metabolism, digestion and reduces cardiovascular risk.

✅ Objective: 30 min of moderate physical activity a day (walking, cycling, gardening...).

Getting back in touch with what you eat takes some time and organization but so worth the effort!