Source: The Health Benefits of a Raw Food Diet by Dr. Edward Group Recently, somebody forwarded me an article from USA Today titled Stripping the Diet Raw [1], which featured the many benefits of following a raw food diet. The article commented on the fact that if we look at the natural world, we would never … Continue reading The Health Benefits of a Raw Food Diet
The Health Benefits of Cilantro
Source: The Health Benefits of Cilantro by Dr. Edward Group Cilantro and coriander are the names used in the United States to describe two different parts of the same plant, Coriandrum sativum. It’s an annual herb, which means it blooms and must be replanted yearly. Cilantro is used to describe the green, citrus-flavored leaves. Coriander is the common … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Cilantro
The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Source: The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar by Dr. Edward Group Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is made from nutritious, organically grown apples and retains many beneficial components because raw apple cider vinegar is not pasteurized. ACV undergoes two fermentation processes where it produces enzymes and life giving nutrients that make apple cider vinegar the powerhouse … Continue reading The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
The Health Benefits of Avocados
Source: The Health Benefits of Avocados by Dr. Edward Group Avocados are native to Central and South America and have been cultivated since approximately 8,000 B.C. By the mid-1800s, they had been introduced to Asia and Jamaica, but they did not arrive in the United States until the early 20th century. California and Florida produce most of … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Avocados
The 10 Best Foods for Heart Health
Source: The 10 Best Foods for Heart Health by Dr. Edward Group Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. If it’s weak, you’re weak. There are a few things you can do to provide your heart with what it needs to be at its best. The first is to get plenty of exercise. Your … Continue reading The 10 Best Foods for Heart Health
Natural Tips For Boosting Your Metabolism
Source: Natural Tips For Boosting Your Metabolism by Dr. Edward Group Most people would like to be in better shape. A better shape, that is, than round. There are a lot of factors that play into how a person looks or how fit they are. One factor is exercise. Another one is diet.You’ve heard all of … Continue reading Natural Tips For Boosting Your Metabolism
The 6 Best Alternative Grains
Source: The 6 Best Alternative Grains by Dr. Edward Group Grains are a dietary staple for many people, despite their subpar nutritional status. Wheat and corn are the most consumed grains in the world and their proliferation into the food market makes them almost impossible to avoid. An added problem with corn is that it’s often genetically modified, … Continue reading The 6 Best Alternative Grains
Iodine Deficiency and Autism Linked in Research
Source: Iodine Deficiency and Autism Linked in Research by Dr. Edward Group Although scientists have yet to determine the exact origin of autism, some research has shown a potential link between iodine deficiency and autism.[1] Because of this, many alternative health care practitioners are looking at methods that involve nutrition, detoxification and iodine supplementation. Over the past … Continue reading Iodine Deficiency and Autism Linked in Research
7 Foods Rich in Iodine
The thyroid gland synthesizes thyroid hormones and iodine is an essential trace mineral that is crucial for the thyroid to function properly.[1] Eating foods rich in iodine ensures the thyroid is able to manage metabolism, detoxification, growth and development.The good news is that there are many popular foods with iodine, all of which are easy … Continue reading 7 Foods Rich in Iodine
The 7 Best Vegetarian Foods for Selenium
Source: The 7 Best Vegetarian Foods for Selenium by Dr. Edward Group Selenium is a powerful trace mineral that everyone needs. Along with iodine, selenium is great for the thyroid. It supports the immune system and it’s a powerful antioxidant. [1] [2] Adults need at least 55 micrograms a day and some people consume more, depending on … Continue reading The 7 Best Vegetarian Foods for Selenium
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