There’s little doubt you’ve encountered someone who’s gone gluten-free, and perhaps you yourself have ditched the maligned protein. Gluten has been vilified by many alternative health professionals and a dietary movement has begun. The research shows gluten has many downsides and very few benefits. In fact, it’s harmful to gut, brain, or digestive health. [1] But before giving … Continue reading Read This Before Going Gluten-Free
Selenium and Cell Function: Is Selenium an Antioxidant?
Source: Selenium and Cell Function: Is Selenium an Antioxidant? by Dr. Edward Group The element selenium (Se) is a powerful antioxidant[1] and an important micronutrient that’s absolutely essential for human health.[2] Selenium deficiency is a problem that leads to a variety of serious health complications.[3, 4]Fortunately, many foods offer a sufficient amount of selenium; as a bonus, most of the best … Continue reading Selenium and Cell Function: Is Selenium an Antioxidant?
Quick Superfood Recipes: 4 Ingredient Zucchini Tater Tots
Source: Quick Superfood Recipes: 4 Ingredient Zucchini Tater Tots by Dr. Edward Group What ingredients come to mind when someone says, “tater tots”? Taters, of course. How about zucchini? No? Well, that’s about to change. This vegan recipe is healthy, gluten-free, and tastes amazing. It only takes four ingredients and you probably have them in your kitchen … Continue reading Quick Superfood Recipes: 4 Ingredient Zucchini Tater Tots
3 Elderberry Benefits to Boost Your Wellness
Source: 3 Elderberry Benefits to Boost Your Wellness by Dr. Edward Group Elderberry, scientific name Sambucus nigra, comes from the elder tree, which is native to Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. It also grows across the United States and Canada. Many cultures have appreciated and relied on the elder tree for everything from musical … Continue reading 3 Elderberry Benefits to Boost Your Wellness
Plant-based diet greatly reduces risk of cancer, say studies
Three new studies published in the journal of the American Medical Association are proving the benefit of a plant-based diet in greatly reducing the risk of cancer. The studies show that high consumption of fruits and vegetables wards off a variety of cancers. (They also show that consuming red meat multiplies the risk of colon … Continue reading Plant-based diet greatly reduces risk of cancer, say studies
Goji Berry Recipe: Goji-Ginger Almond Pears
Source: Goji Berry Recipe: Goji-Ginger Almond Pears by Dr. Edward Group This sweet treat combines pears, goji berries, and ginger into a surprisingly healthy dessert that you don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying. Pears are a delicious metabolism booster. Anjou, bartlett, and bosc pears taste excellent and work especially well. A tip — pears are best … Continue reading Goji Berry Recipe: Goji-Ginger Almond Pears
Survival gardening: Why you should grow these 7 edible perennials
Think of survival food and what initially comes to mind is a stockpile of canned goods, tasteless military biscuits, and powdered drink mixes. But imagine a situation where you can still have fresh food even in the event of a collapse? The idea may sound luxurious in a critical situation, but it is actually not … Continue reading Survival gardening: Why you should grow these 7 edible perennials
What Is Fasting? A Guide to the Different Types of Fasts
Source: What Is Fasting? A Guide to the Different Types of Fasts by Dr. Edward Group A fast is a voluntary practice in which people go for extended or structured periods without eating and drinking for spiritual, medical, or weight loss reasons. Others fast to protest or raise awareness for causes. Fasts vary widely depending on … Continue reading What Is Fasting? A Guide to the Different Types of Fasts
10 High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes
Source: 10 High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes by Dr. Edward Group Vegetarians are often faced with one critical question by meat eaters, “Where do you get your protein?” The fact is, protein is abundant in plant foods, and it’s possible to receive all essential amino acids by eating a completely vegan or vegetarian diet. Some plant foods, like … Continue reading 10 High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes
Goji Berry Recipe: Carrot Soup with Goji, Orange, and Ginger
Source: Goji Berry Recipe: Carrot Soup with Goji, Orange, and Ginger by Dr. Edward Group Carrots are sweet, oranges are tart, ginger is spicy, and goji berries are a nutritional powerhouse. What happens when you combine them? You get an incredibly delicious and nutritious soup that makes for a super bright side dish or main course! How nutritious … Continue reading Goji Berry Recipe: Carrot Soup with Goji, Orange, and Ginger
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 