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Abdominal Obesity, High Blood Sugar, High Blood Pressure? Eat Nuts.

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 6, 2013

Nuts are an amazing, convenient source of essential fatty acids and proteins. They also hold an equally enjoyable handful of benefits for people with abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. The Research Findings presented by medical researchers with the University of Toronto Department of Nutritional Sciences, and St. Michael’s Hospital, suggest that if eaten daily, a small amount of tree nuts could ward-off certain serious health conditions, including type 2 diabetes [1]. By investigating the effects of a relatively nut-rich diet in patients who have type 2 […]

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The 10 Best Foods for Heart Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Aug 25, 2013

Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. If it's weak, you're weak. There are a few things you can do to provide your heart with what it needs to be at its best. The first is to get plenty of exercise. Your heart is a muscle, it needs to be worked. Second, avoid toxins that damage your cardiovascular system — don't smoke, avoid high-fat foods, and eliminate refined sugar. Here are ten foods you can add to your diet to increase your intake of vitamins, minerals, nutrients, […]

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Want to Lose Weight? Drink a Smoothie!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Aug 22, 2013

If you're trying to lose weight (and even if you're not), it's imperative your diet is in check. That means lots of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables are a must and making smoothies can be a great way to ingest them. (more…)

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Developing a Vegan Food List

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Aug 22, 2013

Technically speaking, human beings do not need to consume any meat or dairy products to live long, healthy lives. At face value, some people may view a vegan diet as a restrictive diet but in all actuality, a vegan diet can absolutely include many foods that can supply you with every vital mineral and organic compound you need... if you consciously plan your diet with fueling, detoxing, and cleansing your body in mind. (more…)

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Thoughts on Eating a Healthy Breakfast and Lunch

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Aug 22, 2013

Whenever there is discussion of weight loss methods, "eat healthy!" is always a suggestion. My opinion is no exception. I've devoted several recent blog posts to discussions about weight loss and the importance of implementing healthy eating habits in order to achieve it. The key word is "habit" and it's necessary to understand that it means "every day". Healthy eating habits don't come in the form of an occasional bottle of vegetable juice, a once-in-a-while banana, diet soda instead of regular, or gorging out on 100 calorie snack packs of […]

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