The Paleo Diet or hunter-gatherer diet's theoretical basis stems from the fact that man started farming and using domestic animal husbandry around 10,000 years ago. Up until then, humans hunted and gathered wild animals, plants, nuts, and berries. That was the Paleolithic or prehistoric period. Evidently, the pro-Paleo people assert that our genetic make-up hasn't … Continue reading Going Paleo? Here’s how to avoid over-consuming animal protein on your low-carb diet
Just how beneficial is a gluten-free diet for those without celiac disease?
The wheat in our daily bread today is not the same wheat of a little over 50 years ago. It is a hybrid that attains only half the height of those old film and photo scenes showing "amber waves of grain." Wheat has been genetically morphed into a high glycemic index (GI) food that spikes … Continue reading Just how beneficial is a gluten-free diet for those without celiac disease?
How to Fast Safely: Considerations Before Starting a Fast
Source: How to Fast Safely: Considerations Before Starting a Fast by Dr. Edward Group If you haven’t done the research, you might find yourself wondering if fasting is safe. You may have heard from people who’ve never even tried it that it’s crazy, dangerous, or just pointless. And yet, for thousands of years, many cultures have … Continue reading How to Fast Safely: Considerations Before Starting a Fast
The Fasting Diet: Tips for a Successful Fast
Source: The Fasting Diet: Tips for a Successful Fast by Dr. Edward Group A fasting diet is a nutritional therapy involving either full or partial caloric restriction. It can be a challenge if you embark on one unprepared and unaware. There are many ways you can prepare yourself for a fast. In this article, I’ll give … Continue reading The Fasting Diet: Tips for a Successful Fast
What Is Alternate Day Fasting?
Source: What Is Alternate Day Fasting? by Dr. Edward Group Alternate day fasting (ADF) is a type of intermittent fasting in which you alternate between “fast days,” when you consume very few or zero calories, and “feed days” when you eat as much as you like. When done correctly, ADF is a powerful tool for weight … Continue reading What Is Alternate Day Fasting?
Clean eating now considered a “dangerous fad” by nutritionally illiterate doctors
Clean eating has become a way of life for many people around the world. This way of eating focuses on consuming whole foods that are not processed or refined; this can be anything that is as close to its natural form as possible, like fresh produce and raw nuts. This is an undeniably healthy way of … Continue reading Clean eating now considered a “dangerous fad” by nutritionally illiterate doctors
Do vegans need more iodine?
The vegan lifestyle can be quite healthy if the diet is composed of fresh, organic foods. This takes some planning. Vegans also need to avoid heavily processed vegan foods that give the false impression of providing balanced nutrition when they do not. Studies that compare a balanced vegan diet with that of vegetarians, and omnivores … Continue reading Do vegans need more iodine?
The Health Benefits of Water Fasting
Source: The Health Benefits of Water Fasting by Dr. Edward Group While fasting has been part of human culture for thousands of years, only recently have we begun to investigate the therapeutic benefits of the practice. Interestingly, modern science has found a variety of verifiable positive effects fasting has on human health. What Is Water Fasting? … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Water Fasting
Maximize Your Plant Based Protein Intake With These Top 5 Plants
While there are now more and more converts to veganism and vegetarianism, one of the main concerns of an herbivore is having sufficient protein intake. Protein is the body’s building nutrient, which means it reconstructs the body tissue. It protects the body from aging and regeneration, and having ample protein helps your body repair itself … Continue reading Maximize Your Plant Based Protein Intake With These Top 5 Plants
Everything You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting
Source: Everything You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting by Dr. Edward Group What if I told you that an essential part of healthy eating includes short periods of not eating? That line of thinking runs counter to everything we do today. You probably have a snack, if not a full meal, before running out the … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 