Source: The Top 5 Healthiest Seeds by Dr. Edward Group; I previously posted my list of different types of nuts that are healthy and nutritious. Like nuts, seeds are a vital part of our diet. Seeds are high in fiber, vitamin E and monounsaturated fats that can help keep our heart healthy and our body disease free. … Continue reading The Top 5 Healthiest Seeds
Vegan vs. Vegetarian: Differences and Similarities
Source: Vegan vs. Vegetarian: Differences and Similarities by Dr. Edward Group No doubt, you have heard about vegetarians all your life. And maybe more recently, you’ve heard more and more about vegans. For some, the term appeared without much explanation. Has the term “vegetarian” been shortened to “vegan?” Is “vegan” a new synonym for vegetarian, or is … Continue reading Vegan vs. Vegetarian: Differences and Similarities
Study Links Processed Meat to Cancer
Source: Study Links Processed Meat to Cancer by Dr. Edward Group It’s no secret that processed foods aren’t the healthiest options for your diet, and processed meats are no exception. Since many of them contain dangerous chemicals that threaten health at the cellular level, they may, in fact, be one of the worst options. Living, raw foods … Continue reading Study Links Processed Meat to Cancer
The Relation Between Meat Consumption and Cancer
Source: The Relation Between Meat Consumption and Cancer by Dr. Edward Group One of the central philosophies of Global Healing Center is an adherence to a raw, organic, vegan diet. It’s also one of the most controversial. There are many reasons to adopt a vegan diet, such as religious beliefs, a desire to not harm animals, or … Continue reading The Relation Between Meat Consumption and Cancer
Three superfoods that deliver unbelievable nutrition
We live in a world where malnourishment is not necessarily due to a lack of food. In fact, many people in North America, who have good access to food and manage to keep their bellies full, are undernourished. This is primarily due to poor agricultural practices and food processing that have delivered mostly inferior food … Continue reading Three superfoods that deliver unbelievable nutrition
Research: Eggs are a great source of protein, minerals and carotenoids
The second half of the 20th century was not kind to eggs. The 1950s in particular were a time when eggs were demonized due to their high fat content, which pioneering nutritionists -- notably Ancel Keys, developer of the notorious "lipid hypothesis" -- believed would raise cholesterol and contribute toward coronary heart disease. Today, however, … Continue reading Research: Eggs are a great source of protein, minerals and carotenoids
Need another reason to drink more water? Check out these amazing health benefits
The average American child is water-deficient from a very young age, while official statistics say that at least one-third of U.S. citizens don't get enough H2O in their systems. The people that do get enough actually rely heavily on other sources. Indeed, 48% of their total intake of liquids comes from soft drinks, food and other … Continue reading Need another reason to drink more water? Check out these amazing health benefits
The benefits of Probiotics
The word "bacteria" certainly doesn't have a pleasant ring to it. It calls to mind pictures of uncleanliness and disease. And if something called E. coli can cause outbreaks every now and then, we may never get beyond our initial perception of bacteria being harmful. Nevertheless, despite our childhood prejudices brought about by our parents' … Continue reading The benefits of Probiotics
Health benefits of zucchini, a very versatile food
Zucchini is a very versatile food. It can be eaten raw or cooked, can be consumed virtually in its entirety and has several health benefits. Of course, be sure to choose organic zucchini. It even has some interesting tidbits that many people aren't aware of. For example, their blossoms, or flowers, which appear under its … Continue reading Health benefits of zucchini, a very versatile food
The Mediterranean’s best kept secret: The benefits of olive oil
Olive oil is a light, greenish-yellow oil that has been used in the Mediterranean for centuries. It is extracted from olives using a variety of processes, the most common being the cold-pressed process. Other extraction methods include using chemicals and solvents that remove the majority of oil but leave the olive itself intact. Is virgin … Continue reading The Mediterranean’s best kept secret: The benefits of olive oil
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 