Understanding Your Nutrition: What Are Polysaccharides?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Polysaccharides are molecular strands that contain multiple monosaccharide or disaccharide units. Think of these as simple sugars linked by glycosidic bonds. When it comes to nutrition, polysaccharides play a huge role in the body. Polysaccharides, sometimes called “glycans”, have two...
Delicious Body-Nourishing Immunity-Support Bowl Recipe
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you want comfort food that’s good for you, look no further. This delicious everything bowl contains sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrot, and spinach on brown rice with ginger-miso dressing. It’s not only comforting but also super nutritious! Packed with immune-boosting...
What Are Whole Foods, & Why Are They Important for Health?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you think eating healthy is boring and bland, you’ve not learned the incredible, palate-pleasing wonders of a whole-foods diet. But what are whole foods? Pure and unprocessed, whole foods include luscious fruits, nutritious and vibrantly-hued vegetables, hearty and wholesome...
Omega-7 Fatty Acids: Benefits of a Lesser-Known Omega Fatty Acid
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Omega-7 vs. 3, 6, & 9 Benefits Sources Precautions Fats often get a bad rap, but the truth is, your body needs healthy fats for energy production, nutrient absorption, and overall cell health. Along with carbohydrates and protein, fats provide...
Healthiest Cooking Oils: 7 Oils to Use & 7 to Avoid
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Types of Fats Healthiest Oils Cooking Oils to Avoid When it comes to the cooking oil in your cupboard, plant-based oils made from fruit, seeds, nuts, and grains are the way to go. They are a healthier choice than animal...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Foods, & Supplements
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Foods Supplements Deficiency Omega-3 fatty acids are known for their role in brain and heart health but are they all they're cracked up to be? Should you take fish oil to get your daily dose of omega-3s, or should...
What Are Macronutrients? Their Importance & Best Sources
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Macronutrients are defined as chemical substances required in large amounts by the body for survival. The three macronutrients are protein, carbohydrates, and fats. If you’ve heard anyone talking about "macros," they’re referring to these critical nutrients. Some people also call...
How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, curb your sugar intake, eat organic, non-GMO foods, or you’re simply health-conscious, food labels and Nutrition Facts are information resources that can help you make healthy, informed decisions about your diet. In July 2018,...
Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Following a healthy diet is one of the most effective measures you can take to support your health and well-being, and the carbohydrates you eat can make or break you. The right ones will provide slow, steady-release energy along with...
The Importance of Healthy Fats for Nutrient Absorption
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Since the 1960s, Americans have been obsessed with cutting all fat out of our diets. In that same time frame, rates of obesity and diabetes skyrocketed across all socioeconomic groups. How is it possible that reducing fat intake coincided with...
Bioavailability: The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient the human body is able to absorb and use. You might think that when you eat an apple every iota of vitamin A, every antioxidant, and every mineral it contains is used by...
What Are Fats? Are All Dietary Fats Bad?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Fats are a highly varied macronutrient group, and they're present in both animal and plant-derived foods. At nine calories per gram, fat is the most dense source of calories required by the human body.[1] However, not all fats are created...
