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...
What Is a Superfood?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The term "superfood" has been used to describe practically every natural food and health food item under the sun these past few years. With the term’s constant use (and misuse) in advertising, food marketing, and the media, it’s no wonder...
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...
The Health Benefits of Antioxidants
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
You may have heard a lot about antioxidants in conjunction with good health and avoiding diseases. Antioxidants have gotten great press, and rightfully so. But how do they work once inside our bodies, and what are some sources of antioxidants?...
Study: Vegetarians Are 45% Less Likely to Develop Cancer
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A study conducted in part by scientists at Oxford University's Cancer Epidemiology Unit[1] indicates that vegetarians develop some cancers, including bladder and stomach cancers and leukemia, up to 45% less than persons who eat red meat[2], that's nearly half the...
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...
13 Foods That Cleanse the Liver
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Modern society is a sad state that produces many over-processed livers. When we overeat or eat processed or fried foods, or anytime we are exposed to environmental pollutants or stress, the liver becomes overworked and overloaded. When the liver is...
Top 10 Low-Carb, Keto Foods to Add to Your Kitchen
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There are a lot of people out there following this trend of a ketogenic diet. This is nothing new! This has been around for a long time — Atkins did it! Ketogenic is nothing more than just eating “low carbohydrate”...
Vegan Diet: Best Vegan-Friendly Foods & Diet Plan
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Overview Foods to Eat Foods to Avoid Benefits Lifestyle Considerations Whether it's for health reasons or an ethical choice, the decision to shift to a vegan diet can feel empowering. For some of us, it is no easy feat to...
DASH Diet: A Plant-Based Meal Plan for Heart Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Foods to Eat Meal Plan Benefits Getting Started If you’ve been thinking about changing your diet in order to lose weight, lower your blood sugar or blood pressure, or just improve your overall health, you might have heard about the...
13 Foods Rich in Iodine
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Iodine is an essential trace mineral that helps the brain function properly; it helps your body properly metabolize the energy from food. In women, it ensures breast and ovarian health, as well. The thyroid hormones T3 and T4 contain the...
Why a Gluten-Free Diet Is the Healthiest Way to Eat
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A gluten-free diet (GFD) is an eating plan devoid of gluten-containing foods. People with gluten intolerance and people who want to eliminate this protein for a healthier life experience adopt a gluten-free diet plan. Many people experience unpleasant reactions after...
