Source: Low-Sodium Foods: Best Choices & What to Avoid by Dr. Edward Group When people talk about sodium, they usually mean table salt — technically, sodium chloride. Around the world, people use salt to add flavor and verve to savory dishes. We eat salt because the body requires it to send nerve impulses from the brain to … Continue reading Low-Sodium Foods: Best Choices & What to Avoid
Hydrogen Water: Why You Should Drink It
Source: Hydrogen Water: Why You Should Drink It by Dr. Edward Group The benefits of hydrogen (H₂) were discovered centuries ago and used for medical purposes. Recently, this chemical element has become incredibly popular as an additive to drinking water known as “hydrogen water” for similar medical and health benefits. Advantages linked to consuming hydrogen-infused water … Continue reading Hydrogen Water: Why You Should Drink It
Healthiest Cooking Oils: 7 Oils to Use & 7 to Avoid
Source: Healthiest Cooking Oils: 7 Oils to Use & 7 to Avoid by Dr. Edward Group When it comes to the cooking oil in your cupboard, plant-based oils made from fruit, seeds, nuts, and grains are the way to go. They are a healthier choice than animal fats which have all the health disadvantages of meat. From familiar … Continue reading Healthiest Cooking Oils: 7 Oils to Use & 7 to Avoid
6 Common artificial sweeteners found to be toxic to gut bacteria
If you think that you’re trying to be healthy by eating low-sugar foods or drinking diet soft drinks, think again. Artificial sweeteners commonly found in low-sugar foods and drinks can actually harm your gut microbial system. A study published in the journal Molecules revealed six artificial sweeteners that are toxic to gut bacteria: aspartame, sucralose, saccharin, neotame, advantame, and acesulfame potassium. These were … Continue reading 6 Common artificial sweeteners found to be toxic to gut bacteria
The potential therapeutic uses of pomegranate seed oil
The edible portion of pomegranate (Punica granatum) fruits are the seeds, which are wrapped in soft and juicy vibrant red enclosures called arils. The seeds come with many health benefits, but many people spit them out because of their texture. To enjoy the benefits of pomegranate seeds without having to eat them, people can also extract a potent … Continue reading The potential therapeutic uses of pomegranate seed oil
13 Foods rich in Iodine
Source: 13 Foods rich in Iodine by Dr. Edward Group Iodine is an essential trace mineral that helps the brain function properly, it helps your body properly metabolizes the energy from food. In women, it ensures breast and ovarian health, as well. The thyroid hormones T3 and T4 contain the iodine molecule, and these hormones regulate your body’s metabolism.[1] Eating foods rich … Continue reading 13 Foods rich in Iodine
Eat cordyceps before high-intensity exercise to improve endurance
Cordyceps has an unsavory reputation among people unfamiliar with it, but its health benefits have been the subject of several studies. One particular research, for instance, found that it can enhance your tolerance to high-intensity workouts, allowing you to do more and gain more from physical activity. In the study, the researchers compared the effects of short-term … Continue reading Eat cordyceps before high-intensity exercise to improve endurance
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Foods, & Supplements
Source: Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Foods, & Supplements by Dr. Edward Group Omega-3 fatty acids are known for their role in brain and heart health but are they all they're cracked up to be? Should you take fish oil to get your daily dose of omega-3s, or should you opt for plant-based options instead? So many … Continue reading Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Foods, & Supplements
Maqui berry is an underreported superfood – it shows scientific promise for lowering your blood sugar levels
Maqui berries (Aristotelia chilensis) are considered to be one of the lesser-known superfoods. However, these dark berries come with potent antioxidant and anti-diabetes properties. A Natural Health 365 article shed light on these nutritious fruits, which can rein in blood sugar spikes associated with diabetes. High levels of blood sugar can damage the entire body. They are also the root … Continue reading Maqui berry is an underreported superfood – it shows scientific promise for lowering your blood sugar levels
Is chlorella the most potent superfood?
Did you know that chlorella, a type of microalgae, is one of the most potent superfoods in the world? The video below – which was uploaded on the official Healing the Body Brighteon channel – features Derek Henry, founder of Healing the Body, a website that focuses on natural healing. Henry, who is also the creator of the THRIVE Online Health … Continue reading Is chlorella the most potent superfood?
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