What Is a Raw Vegan Diet?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

When developing a raw vegan diet, or any diet for that matter, you should focus on choosing foods that provide your body with the five most essential types of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins. Fortunately, these essential nutrients...

Raw vegan diet includes organic raw fruits and vegetables.

10 Foods That Detox the Body

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

When it comes to detoxing your body, there are many techniques you can follow as well as supplements you can take. One plan, in particular, is to eat detoxifying foods. These foods have properties that help your body's natural detoxification...

A mix of fruits and vegetables in the rainbow sequence.

What Is the Glycemic Index? Best Low Glycemic Index Foods

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The glycemic index (GI) is a way to measure the impact that carbohydrate-containing foods have on blood sugar, or blood glucose.[1] People are interested in understanding the glycemic index (and the glycemic load) of food so they can construct a...

A wooden spoon full of oats. Foods like hummus, carrots, quinoa, and oats are ranked low in the glycemic index food chart.

The Detox Diet: 9 Simple Steps for Whole Body Cleansing

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

We promote internal cleansing to help remove toxicants that accumulate in your body as a result of your diet and the environment around you. But if you want to take your efforts a step further, cutting back on the food-related...

Juicing is part of the detox diet.

Wondering What to Eat on a Colon Cleanse? 8 Flavorful Recipes!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Your colon has a hefty job: it absorbs all the vital nutrients and vitamins in your food and flushes your body of toxins. Why not give it a helping hand? With Global Healing’s simple six-day Colon Cleanse Program™, you can...

A bowl of colorful, mixed fruit.

Enzymes in Food: 10 Best Foods for Gut Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Digestion is a complex process with many components and digestive enzymes are among the most important.[1] Digestive enzymes help break down food so that the body can use the nutrients within the food. For a healthy person, their body should...

A plate of pineapple chunks. Pineapples are naturally rich in digestive enzymes.

The Ultimate Guide to Detox Drinks for Body Cleansing

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Detox Drink Defined Popular Detox Drinks Best Detox Drinks Commom Questions Whether you are trying to support a major body cleanse or you just want to boost your energy, detox drinks can enrich a healthy lifestyle and support your mind...

Lemon water is a popular detox drink.

How to Choose the Best Dairy-Free Probiotic

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Benefits Sources Supplementation Probiotics are microorganisms that support a healthy gut flora. Available in foods or supplements, probiotics can boost the immune system, support digestive health, and relieve gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. If you follow a vegan, vegetarian, or...

Dairy free probiotic can be found in coconut milk.

Gardening at Home Linked to Increased Veggie Consumption

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Recent scientific research confirms that gardening may be linked to higher rates of vegetable eating in older populations of adults. According to a recent report from Texas A&M University and Texas State University, older populations of adults who garden are...

A bowl full of vegetables. Studies show that gardening at home among adults can help with veggie consumption.

The Health Benefits of a Raw Food Diet

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Recently, somebody forwarded me an article from USA Today titled Stripping the Diet Raw [1], which featured the many benefits of following a raw food diet. The article commented on the fact that if we look at the natural world,...

The Health Benefits of a Raw Food Diet

7 Berries You Should Eat Every Day

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Berries have been shown to be some of the healthiest foods on the planet. It seems new research is constantly being published and berries are being recognized and analyzed for their health giving properties. Extremely high in antioxidants, berries are...

Blueberries are one of many berries you should eat every day.

Does It Matter How Late We Eat?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Some may reason that it shouldn't matter how late we eat just as long as the calories we consume are within range of what our bodies need. However, eating late affects the body in a different way than eating a...

Does It Matter How Late We Eat?