To be able to explain this research, it is best to get a few things out in the open for the global community of health enthusiasts to appreciate. The "artificial sweetener" conversation and research is changing, so there must be a new definition of what artificial sweetener means and the platform upon which they are ALL sold … Continue reading Artificial sweeteners alter gut bacteria and cause metabolic dysfunction leading to obesity and diabetes
Are we witnessing the fall of Whole Foods?
Whole Foods was once the most popular place to go for all things healthy and organic, but it seems that many shoppers are expanding their horizons — and reeling in savings — by shopping elsewhere. One of the nation’s most popular big-box retailers, Costco, has stepped up their organic offerings and consumers are definitely taking notice. … Continue reading Are we witnessing the fall of Whole Foods?
10 Ways to use your dehydrator and store food for long-term storage
Food Dehydrators are so awesome to have in your kitchen. There are so many healthy treats you can make for your family that normally would be pricey in a store or they contain non-organic foods with preservatives. The dehydrator allows the food to retain 100 percent of its nutritional value of vitamins, enzymes and nutrients. … Continue reading 10 Ways to use your dehydrator and store food for long-term storage
4 ways celery will destroy cancer cells
With its mild flavor, its delicate, pale color, and its (undeserved) reputation as a food with ‘little nutritional value,’ celery just might be the Clark Kent of the produce aisle. The reality is: this underappreciated vegetable is a nutritional superhero that is just beginning to get its due. Not only is celery packed with essential vitamins, minerals and dietary … Continue reading 4 ways celery will destroy cancer cells
Bitter Melon Is a Safe and Effective Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
The mechanism by which bitter melon effectively treats Type 2 diabetes has been revealed by researchers. The bitter melon is a nontoxic vegetable that has long been an important part of traditional Chinese medicine. Despite tasting very bitter, the melon is widely consumed as a food in Asia. The melon has evolved bitter compounds over … Continue reading Bitter Melon Is a Safe and Effective Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
High Fructose Corn Syrup Now Labeled as Fructose or HFCS-90
The Corn Refiners Association is now labeling high fructose corn syrup as fructose. Packing on products such as General Mills Vanilla Chex cereal now states the product contains no high fructose corn syrup, while the ingredients list contains the simple word, "fructose." This fructose is actually a manufactured sugar called HFCS-90, and is made up … Continue reading High Fructose Corn Syrup Now Labeled as Fructose or HFCS-90
Ditch the soy: There’s a lot more risk in this than you’d ever imagine
In an attempt to eat better, many people opt to replace farm-fresh eggs and grass-fed meats with tofu, mostly likely because we've been "fed" a line by the soy industry that it is a healthier option. But experts are finding that that's not the case and, in fact, the opposite is still the better natural food alternative, … Continue reading Ditch the soy: There’s a lot more risk in this than you’d ever imagine
Got a headache? Foods and the active components within them that will alleviate even the toughest headaches fast
In today's complex, connected world, headaches are more and more common all the time. Tension headaches, which are caused by daily stressors, affect 80 percent of adults according to the World Health Organization. To exacerbate the problem is the proliferation of wireless devices and cell phone towers which emit EMF radiation which massively contributes to headaches, … Continue reading Got a headache? Foods and the active components within them that will alleviate even the toughest headaches fast
Can sprouted nuts improve digestion and immune function?
As the world continues to get crazier and more polluted by the day, health-minded individuals have to become ever more vigilant when protecting themselves. In order to help neutralize the effects of rampant toxicity, there are many steps we can take – like, eating sprouted foods. Probably one of the most important things to be … Continue reading Can sprouted nuts improve digestion and immune function?
Nourish yourself with the ultimate superfood
Spirulina, literally the most nutritious food known, is an edible blue-green algae used all over the world for its nutritional and medicinal qualities. It is very common for people consuming Spirulina to experience a jump in energy and vitality. The reason is simple: Spirulina is a powerhouse of nutrition. This conclusion is supported by well … Continue reading Nourish yourself with the ultimate superfood
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 