Source: Study: Taking Multivitamins & Calcium Supplements May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk by Dr. Edward Group A recently published study by researchers at the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico shows that dietary supplementation of calcium and other vitamins may significantly reduce the risk of women developing breast cancer. If the researchers are correct, this … Continue reading Study: Taking Multivitamins & Calcium Supplements May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Can Diabetics Eat Rice?
Source: Can Diabetics Eat Rice? by Dr. Edward Group Good news for diabetics: Rice has been found to have varying glycemic indices. How Does Diabetes Affect Blood Sugar? For persons with type 2 diabetes, managing their blood sugar is an important daily task. Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body either doesn’t produce enough … Continue reading Can Diabetics Eat Rice?
What Is the Glycemic Index? Best Low Glycemic Index Foods
Source: What Is the Glycemic Index? Best Low Glycemic Index Foods by Dr. Edward Group The glycemic index (GI) is a way to measure the impact specific types of food have on blood sugar.[1] People are interested in understanding the glycemic index (and the glycemic load) of food so they can construct a healthier diet. Blood sugar … Continue reading What Is the Glycemic Index? Best Low Glycemic Index Foods
The Health Benefits of Pectinase
Source: The Health Benefits of Pectinase by Dr. Edward Group Commonly found in many fruits such as bananas and apples, pectinase plays a key role not only in the digestive processes, but also, and perhaps more importantly, in total physical well-being and anti-aging. Pectin is a type of fiber that makes up the cell wall of … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Pectinase
The Health Benefits of Cellulase
Source: The Health Benefits of Cellulase by Dr. Edward Group When we eat plants, we take in a large amount of plant cells surrounded by a fibrous complex called a cell wall. A major component of this cell wall is cellulose. Humans do not manufacture the cellulase enzyme needed to digest this type of fiber and … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Cellulase
Benefits of Alfalfa Leaf
Source: Benefits of Alfalfa Leaf by Dr. Edward Group The word “alfalfa” comes from the Arabic phrase, al-fac-facah, meaning “father of all foods.” It stands to reason, alfalfa is extremely nutritious. The extensive root system allows the plant to absorb a high level of nutrients from the soil. Alfalfa leaf contains essential vitamins including the entire … Continue reading Benefits of Alfalfa Leaf
Glutamine Benefits, Supplementation, and Side Effects
Source: Glutamine Benefits, Supplementation, and Side Effects by Dr. Edward Group Glutamine is an amino acid that is vitally important to health and well-being. As the most abundant amino acid in the body, it supports more metabolic processes than any other.[1, 2] Glutamine encourages a healthy gut, promotes normal blood sugar levels, and it’s a building block for … Continue reading Glutamine Benefits, Supplementation, and Side Effects
Is Eating Meat Bad For The Environment?
Source: Is Eating Meat Bad For The Environment? by Dr. Edward Group We’ve all heard the debate about eating meat and how it may have a negative effect on the environment. Here are a few reasons why eating an excessive amount of meat may be causing more harm to our planet than good. The Effects of … Continue reading Is Eating Meat Bad For The Environment?
Enjoy These 10 Detox Water Recipes All Year Long!
Source: Enjoy These 10 Detox Water Recipes All Year Long! by Dr. Edward Group Detox water has become a wildly popular diet craze. Many hail it as a miracle diet and think it can support weight loss. Could this be a revolutionary new way to drop pounds and trim the physique, or is it just another … Continue reading Enjoy These 10 Detox Water Recipes All Year Long!
Does Coffee Harm Your Gut?
Source: Does Coffee Harm Your Gut? by Dr. Edward Group Coffee’s received a lot of good publicity in recent years for the way it appears to protect the brain from degenerative diseases. We know that coffee is full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, plant-compounds, fats, and carbs. In small amounts, coffee can actually be beneficial … Continue reading Does Coffee Harm Your Gut?
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