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7 Unsettling Facts About Your Food

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 7, 2015

It’s dinnertime and you’re hungry. Following your internal cues, you decide to swing by the grocery store on your way home from work. That’s fine; after all, everyone has to eat. Nevertheless, do you really know the truth about that food you’re going to buy? If you take a closer look at the ingredients of your common foods, including staples, you may be surprised by what you find. These 7 unsettling facts about your food may make you look at grocery shopping in a totally different light. (more…)

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7 Things You Should Know About GMOs

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 7, 2015

You probably want to know what’s actually in what you’re eating, right? Of course you do. That’s probably why you read the ingredients label. But even if you’re making responsible choices, there still might be more to that meal than you realize. There’s a movement that’s trying to keep you in the dark about genetically-modified organisms (GMOs), not to mention a host of other nasties in your food. You’ll want to stick around while I tell you seven things that you should really know about GMOs. (more…)

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5 Shocking Facts About Pesticides

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 6, 2015

Pesticides are an increasing concern among populations all across the world. Even organic food, which is grown without the use of chemical additions, are suffering from the effects of pesticide overexposure. Not only are they harming our food, our bodies, and our environment, many pesticides may be nonessential when it comes to keeping crops safe from insects. Here are some of the shocking facts about pesticides that everyone should know. (more…)

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8 Shocking Facts About GMOs

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Dec 18, 2014

Finding food that has not been genetically modified can be tricky. Unfortunately, the companies that produce GMOs have sold the public a box of rocks with the notion that GMOs are the answer to nature’s mistakes, namely pests, disease, and the natural spoiling process. Despite the aggressive approach exerted by large corporate agricultural bodies, research continues to mount against GMO crops. (more…)

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High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Kidney Stones: 5 Facts to Know

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Dec 17, 2014

High-fructose corn syrup, or HFCS for short, is a sweetener commonly used in processed foods. It’s included in many foods that one would least suspect, like bread, crackers, pasta sauces, and even pickles. Groups like the Corn Refiner’s Association and companies whose products contain high fructose corn syrup continue to market it as a safe, almost "natural" product. The truth, however, is that studies have shown serious health issues arise from consuming this stuff, including kidney stones. (more…)

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