Source: Fasting for Weight Loss by Dr. Edward Group Fasting is a great way to begin a new fitness or weight loss program. Reducing or, really, eliminating food and beverages that contribute to weight gain will help to kick-start your efforts and has the added benefit of body detoxification and colon cleansing. Some people fast by … Continue reading Fasting for Weight Loss
5 Facts about Calorie Restriction
Source: 5 Facts about Calorie Restriction by Dr. Edward Group Calorie restriction is defined as a reduction of 30-60% of one’s regular calorie intake while maintaining a diet that provides enough nutrients to prevent malnutrition. Scientists believe calorie restriction stimulates a defensive state designed to help an organism survive environmental and metabolic adversity. This non-genetic strategy … Continue reading 5 Facts about Calorie Restriction
Abdominal Obesity, High Blood Sugar, High Blood Pressure? Eat Nuts.
Source: Abdominal Obesity, High Blood Sugar, High Blood Pressure? Eat Nuts. by Dr. Edward Group Nuts are an amazing, convenient source of essential fatty acids and proteins. They also hold an equally enjoyable handful of benefits for people with abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. The Research Findings presented by medical researchers with … Continue reading Abdominal Obesity, High Blood Sugar, High Blood Pressure? Eat Nuts.
3 Crazy Myths About Soy
Source: 3 Crazy Myths About Soy by Dr. Edward Group Soy, one of America’s favorite “health” foods, is not as benevolent as it is made out to be. One of the most successful maneuvers by the food and agricultural businesses in North America was marketing soy as a natural, health-promoting food. Even today, soy continues to … Continue reading 3 Crazy Myths About Soy
Iodine and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What You Need to Know
Source: Iodine and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group It’s no secret that iodine plays an important role in hormone production and has a special relationship with the thyroid. What’s less discussed is how important iodine is for women’s health. The ovaries contain the second highest concentration of iodine in … Continue reading Iodine and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What You Need to Know
The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability?
Source: The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability? by Dr. Edward Group Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient the human body is able to absorb and use. You might think that when you eat an apple every iota of vitamin A, every antioxidant, and every mineral it contains is used by your body with … Continue reading The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability?
10 Reasons to Buy Your Fruits & Veggies at Your Local Farmer’s Market
Source: 10 Reasons to Buy Your Fruits & Veggies at Your Local Farmer’s Market by Dr. Edward Group Which of these two scenarios sounds more vibrant for overall quality of life and health? The wind on your face, the sun on your skin, you talk with a local farmer about the size and taste of this … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Buy Your Fruits & Veggies at Your Local Farmer’s Market
Study: Leafy Green Vegetables May Boost Your Immune Defenses
Source: Study: Leafy Green Vegetables May Boost Your Immune Defenses by Dr. Edward Group Heated battles have raged across the world’s dinner tables for about as long as anyone can remember. The topic of this unending debate? Vegetables.Despite their most valiant efforts many parents still struggle with their kids about eating their nightly serving of greens. … Continue reading Study: Leafy Green Vegetables May Boost Your Immune Defenses
11 Selenium Toxicity Dangers You Can Easily Avoid
Source: 11 Selenium Toxicity Dangers You Can Easily Avoid by Dr. Edward Group Selenium is an essential nutrient that the human body requires in order to function normally. And, like all nutrients, selenium can reach a point where enough becomes too much and it begins to hurt rather than help. Your body needs what it needs; … Continue reading 11 Selenium Toxicity Dangers You Can Easily Avoid
How Much Do You Think About What Influences Your Diet?
Source: How Much Do You Think About What Influences Your Diet? by Dr. Edward Group How do you decide what to eat? Think about what influences your decision. Nutrition, taste, health, cultural preferences and taboos, regional specialties, availability, personal preference, dietary restrictions… advertising? All of these can play a part, but for now, let’s focus on … Continue reading How Much Do You Think About What Influences Your Diet?
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