Source: Refined Sugar: Sweet but Toxic to Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Most of us recognize that sugar does not promote good health. In fact, most people know that sugar is unhealthy, but not everyone understands the full extent of its unhealthiness. Refined sugar, such as high fructose corn syrup, is nothing but empty calories and … Continue reading Refined Sugar: Sweet but Toxic to Your Health
What is Gluten In?
Source: What is Gluten In? by Dr. Edward Group Gluten is a plant protein found mostly in cereal grains such as wheat, rye, spelt, kamut, emmer, einkorn and triticale, and barley. Its chemical composition consists of two primary amino acids known as Gliadin and Glutenin. These amino acid sequences are composed of four main proteins: globulins, prolamins, … Continue reading What is Gluten In?
The Dangers of Drinking Cow’s Milk
Source: The Dangers of Drinking Cow’s Milk by Dr. Edward Group Due to the extreme processes that milk goes through and the high amounts of antibiotics, hormones, and genetically-modified substances that cows are continually exposed to, I believe there are real and eminent concerns associated with drinking milk from cows. All cows release toxins through their milk, … Continue reading The Dangers of Drinking Cow’s Milk
Sugar sweetened drinks increase heart disease and diabetes risk in women
The result of a research study released by the American Heart Association's (AHA) Scientific Sessions provides evidence that women drinking two or more sugary drinks a day may increase waistline size and risk of heart disease, even if they don't gain weight. Heart disease is the leading killer of women and men alike and closely … Continue reading Sugar sweetened drinks increase heart disease and diabetes risk in women
7 Health Foods that Aren’t Healthy
Some foods like eggs for example, get a reputation for being unhealthy but are actually really good for you. However, just the opposite can happen as well, with certain foods and products being perceived as healthy when they really are not. Below are seven of the most common foods which people think are good for … Continue reading 7 Health Foods that Aren’t Healthy
Canola oil used to be called RAPESEED oil but the name was changed for marketing reasons
Olive oil comes from olive, grapeseed oil comes from grape seeds, peanut oil comes from peanuts and canola oil comes from... rapeseed. The plant known as "rape," from a Latin word for "turnip," is a domesticated crop in the widely cultivated Brassicaceae family (also known as the mustard family, the cabbage family, or the cruciferous vegetables). … Continue reading Canola oil used to be called RAPESEED oil but the name was changed for marketing reasons
The Top 20 GMO Foods and Ingredients to Avoid
Source: The Top 20 GMO Foods and Ingredients to Avoid by Dr. Edward Group In the very short time since GMO foods were first introduced, they have tainted ecosystems, created financial strains for farmers, and introduced unnatural elements into the local, national, and global food supply.GMOs pose a danger to all of us and the evidence is … Continue reading The Top 20 GMO Foods and Ingredients to Avoid
5 Health Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup
Source: 5 Health Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup by Dr. Edward Group Since the late 1980s, HFCS has replaced regular table sugar, honey, and similar sweeteners. Prolonged consumption of HFCS is the topic of debate and, like other genetically modified products, may be bad for your health. A number of studies conducted over the past few … Continue reading 5 Health Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup
Aspartame Makes You Gain Weight
Source: Aspartame Makes You Gain Weight by Dr. Edward Group You want to lose weight, so you start trying to cut calories. The most obvious starting place seems to be switching from high-calorie foods with sugar to foods with zero calorie sweeteners, like aspartame. Better known by brand names, such as Equal, NutraSweet, and Spoonful, aspartame … Continue reading Aspartame Makes You Gain Weight
The Health Dangers of Aspartame
Source: The Health Dangers of Aspartame by Dr. Edward Group I previously discussed a company that launched an anti-aspartame campaign in New Zealand, and ever since, I’ve been sent tons of questions concerning the various dangers of aspartame. Aspartame is a non-saccharine artificial sweetener currently used in over 6,000 diet and low calorie food products. Popular trademark … Continue reading The Health Dangers of Aspartame
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