7 Health Dangers of B12 Deficiency

Source: 7 Health Dangers of B12 Deficiency by Dr. Edward Group There are a great number of people out there who rely on vitamin B12 supplements as a natural way to help ease stress and boost their energy levels. While the vitamin’s ability to enhance mental performance is relatively well known, research suggests that the effects of … Continue reading 7 Health Dangers of B12 Deficiency

Healthy Vegan Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

Source: Healthy Vegan Peanut Butter Cups Recipe by Dr. Edward Group  Nothing tests your willpower like Halloween. Everything at hand is both delicious and terrible for you. And since it’s just one day, is a day-long sugar binge really all that bad?Unfortunately, yes—because it’s never just that one day. The holiday season is upon us and Halloween … Continue reading Healthy Vegan Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

The Top 5 Healthiest Seeds

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

What Are Phytochemicals? Discovering Their Health Benefits

Source: What Are Phytochemicals? Discovering Their Health Benefits by The Dr. Group Study[1] after study[2] after study[3] has shown that a diet high in fruits and vegetables is especially beneficial to human health and can even reduce the risk of many serious health conditions.[4, 5] Phytochemicals may be one of the reasons why. Phytochemicals are chemical … Continue reading What Are Phytochemicals? Discovering Their Health Benefits

The healing properties of essential oils

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their healing and purifying effects on the body. There are 188 references to these precious oils in the Bible. They have always held extreme value by ancient doctors and medicine men that used them for aromatherapy, consumption, and skin application. Research has now revealed the … Continue reading The healing properties of essential oils

Orange juice has 10 times more antioxidant power than previously thought

The antioxidant activity of citrus juices is 10 times higher than previously thought, according to a new analysis conducted by researchers from the University of Granada and published in the journal Food Chemistry. Many of the chemicals that naturally occur in plant foods function as antioxidants, removing the free radical chemicals that cause cellular and DNA … Continue reading Orange juice has 10 times more antioxidant power than previously thought

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

What is the Definition of Vegetarian?

Source: What is the Definition of Vegetarian? by Dr. Edward Group The definition of “vegetarian” is a person who abstains from consuming meat. There are many motivations for this choice. Some persons avoid eating meat due to religious beliefs that maintain the equality of all life. Other vegetarians have no particular religion to speak of but simply … Continue reading What is the Definition of Vegetarian?

What is a Raw Vegan Diet?

Source: What is a Raw Vegan Diet? by Dr. Edward Group When developing a raw vegan diet, or any diet for that matter, you should focus on choosing foods that provide your body with the five most essential types of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins. Fortunately, these essential nutrients are present in a wide range … Continue reading What is a Raw Vegan Diet?

10 Incredible Health Benefits of a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet

Source: 10 Incredible Health Benefits of a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet by Dr. Edward Group Is a vegan or vegetarian diet the healthiest diet you can follow?  Researchers, doctors, celebrities and the health conscious routinely argue its pluses and minuses… it can be very confusing! Relax, and allow the following 10 facts outline some of the definitive … Continue reading 10 Incredible Health Benefits of a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet