A close relative of sage, chia (Salvia hispanica) has long been a major food crop of indigenous peoples from modern-day Mexico up through the modern U.S. Southwest. On long-distance runs, some native peoples would consume nothing more than chia seeds mixed with water. If anything deserves the title of "superfood," chia does. Chia seeds are … Continue reading Chia seeds contain 7.5 times the omega-3 content of salmon, as well as the highest protein content of any edible seed
Are You At Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency?
Source: Are You At Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency? by Dr. Edward Group Despite the positive discoveries related to the benefits of vitamin D, a number of questions remain. Many experts are still unsure as to the extent vitamin D deficiency plays in disease development. [1] Many experts also disagree on whether or not supplementation or sun … Continue reading Are You At Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency?
Do Skin Cancer Fears Contribute to Vitamin D Deficiency?
Source: Do Skin Cancer Fears Contribute to Vitamin D Deficiency? by Dr. Edward Group The sun is both loved and feared, and many people either worship its life-giving warmth or shun it altogether. As fear of skin cancer related to UV exposure became widespread, individuals around the globe began shying away from natural sunlight. Many skin cancer campaigns … Continue reading Do Skin Cancer Fears Contribute to Vitamin D Deficiency?
Winter squash with recipe for squash fries
It's harvest time for winter squashes. How many of these beauties have you tried? Acorn Butternut Delicata Hubbard Kabocha Spaghetti Sweet Dumpling Turban Winter squashes can be baked or boiled, though boiling is a lot more work. Peeling and dicing the tough skinned veggies in order to boil the inner flesh isn't easy. The simplest … Continue reading Winter squash with recipe for squash fries
B-12 Deficiency Symptoms: Everything You Need to Know
Source: B-12 Deficiency Symptoms: Everything You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin B-12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential nutrient in the B-complex of the eight B water-soluble vitamins. This nutrient must be consumed through animal foods [1] (although supplementation may be more ideal) to ensure adequate intake. Vitamin B-12 is structurally the largest … Continue reading B-12 Deficiency Symptoms: Everything You Need to Know
How to Preserve Food and Storing Food Safely and Naturally
If you long to fill your family’s menu with nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables and meats, then it’s time for you to explore many of the popular storing food by home preservation methods that are used by survivalists and Preppers. It’s your time to shine, and it’s easy. Work Safely With Meat Any meat that is to … Continue reading How to Preserve Food and Storing Food Safely and Naturally
Olive oil is the healthiest choice when it comes to frying food, study finds
A new study published October 22 reinforces once again that olive oil is one of the best oils for cooking compared to other seed oils. Researchers based their conclusion on a few different factors, including nutritional content and the oil's ability to maintain quality under high temperatures.Published in the American Chemical Society's (ACS) Journal of Agricultural and … Continue reading Olive oil is the healthiest choice when it comes to frying food, study finds
Top 5 health benefits of eating mangos
The juicy, tropical flavor of mangos are enjoyed by many, but there are other benefits of eating the fruit beyond its flavor. In fact, June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables month, and according to Mango.org, June is also National Mango Month. All the more reason to hone in on this healthy fruit! Aside from … Continue reading Top 5 health benefits of eating mangos
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
Hemp seeds cure tuberculosis – forbidden medicine
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious, contagious, airborne disease, referred to as "the Great White Plague" of 19th century Europe. In 1882, the German physician Robert Koch discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), the bacterium that causes most tuberculosis. The WHO ranks TB as the second leading cause of death from an infectious disease. There were 8.6 million new TB … Continue reading Hemp seeds cure tuberculosis – forbidden medicine
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 