Source: Enzymes in Food: 10 best foods for gut health by Dr. Edward Group Digestion is a complex process with many components and digestive enzymes are among the most important.[1] Digestive enzymes help break down food so that the body can use the nutrients within the food. For a healthy person, their body should produce all … Continue reading Enzymes in Food: 10 best foods for gut health
How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels
Source: How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels by Dr. Edward Group Whether you’re looking to lose weight, curb your sugar intake, eat organic, non-GMO foods, or you’re simply health-conscious, food labels and Nutrition Facts are information resources that can help you make healthy, informed decisions about your diet. In July 2018, the U.S. Food … Continue reading How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels
Fatty Liver Diet: Best Foods, Supplements, & Lifestyle Changes
Source: Fatty Liver Diet: Best Foods, Supplements, & Lifestyle Changes by Dr. Edward Group As the most common chronic liver disease in the West, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a scary-sounding diagnosis. People with this condition are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, liver failure, hepatitis, and diabetes. But the good news … Continue reading Fatty Liver Diet: Best Foods, Supplements, & Lifestyle Changes
Low oxalate Diet: One Way to Keep Away Kidney Stones
Source: Low oxalate Diet: One Way to Keep Away Kidney Stones by Dr. Edward Group Ask anyone who has had a kidney stone, and they'll tell you that it's one of the most unpleasant experiences they have ever had! Different types of kidney stones exist, but the most common is a calcium oxalate stone.[1] In some people, … Continue reading Low oxalate Diet: One Way to Keep Away Kidney Stones
A Guide for Easy-to-Digest Foods That are Actually Healthy
Source: A Guide for Easy-to-Digest Foods That are Actually Healthy by Dr. Edward Group When you're having digestive problems, you may not feel like eating anything. Even your favorite food may seem unappetizing when you're dealing with nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or other digestive issues. Fortunately, there are easy-to-digest foods that can help you feel better while … Continue reading A Guide for Easy-to-Digest Foods That are Actually Healthy
The 6 Best Vegan Supplements
Source: The 6 Best Vegan Supplements by Dr. Edward Group As a vegan, making sure you get adequate nutrition is very important. Since many vitamins and minerals are more readily available from animal sources, it’s important to know how taking certain supplements could affect your health. Fortunately, a vegan diet can be quite nutritious and contain most of … Continue reading The 6 Best Vegan Supplements
Selenium Benefits, Foods, & Deficiency: All You Need to Know
Source: Selenium Benefits, Foods, & Deficiency: All You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral that supports your body in many ways. It contributes to reproductive health,[1] thyroid health,[2] and helps reduce DNA damage due to its antioxidant nature in certain forms.[3] Nuts, seeds, beans, and some vegetables are rich in selenium, but … Continue reading Selenium Benefits, Foods, & Deficiency: All You Need to Know
Low-Sodium Foods: Best Choices & What to Avoid
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
Why a Gluten-Free Diet Is the Healthiest Way to Eat
Source: Why a Gluten-Free Diet Is the Healthiest Way to Eat by Dr. Edward Group A gluten-free diet (GFD) is an eating plan devoid of gluten-containing foods. People with gluten intolerance and people who want to eliminate this protein for a healthier life experience adopt a gluten-free diet plan. Many people experience unpleasant reactions after consuming … Continue reading Why a Gluten-Free Diet Is the Healthiest Way to Eat
A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, & More
Source: A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, & More by Dr. Edward Group Iodine is a critically important nutrient that we all need. In women and men, iodine is used by the thyroid to produce T3 and T4 hormones, which manage metabolism.[1] Iodine also supports digestion, bone development, muscle control, and heart and brain … Continue reading A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, & More
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