EWG releases new tool to help consumers avoid antibiotic-resistant bacteria, understand meat and dairy labels. MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, has been a concerning health topic, and for good reason. The superbug is a drug-resistant strain of Staph that infects hundreds of thousands of Americans annually, ultimately killing several thousand of them -- and that's not even taking … Continue reading Deadly, drug-resistant superbugs now being found in meat products
Trans fats in junk food impair brain function, cause memory loss
It's no secret that eating junk foods contributes to weight gain and can lead to health complications, but new information about dietary trans fats (dTFA) -- which exist in most junk foods -- shows that consumption of such items is also destroying people's minds. Specifically, memory function among men aged younger than 45 years has … Continue reading Trans fats in junk food impair brain function, cause memory loss
8 Shocking Facts about Bovine Growth Hormone
Source: 8 Shocking Facts about Bovine Growth Hormone by Dr. Edward Group Since bovine growth hormone received FDA approval in 1993, three disturbing health trends have emerged. Cancer cases continue to increase, obesity has become an epidemic and early onset puberty has become the norm. [1] [2] [3] Related? Maybe, maybe not. You can be the judge as you read … Continue reading 8 Shocking Facts about Bovine Growth Hormone
How Meat Is Toxic for Your Colon
Source: How Meat Is Toxic for Your Colon by Dr. Edward Group Meat in its natural state is not totally harmful. The thing is, we don’t often get it in its natural state, and common preparation methods for the food makes it even worse for human health. Consider the changes that cows go through before they come … Continue reading How Meat Is Toxic for Your Colon
7 Foods to Help You Lose Weight
Source: 7 Foods to Help You Lose Weight by Dr. Edward Group Dieting can be a struggle. There is a misconception that in order to lose weight, it’s necessary to stop eating. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is necessary to cut out junk food, refined sugars, and other pitfalls; but these must be replaced … Continue reading 7 Foods to Help You Lose Weight
Consequences of the American Processed Foods Diet
Regrettably, the processed food industry wastes over $33 billion per year in advertising to lure people to consume sugar-laden, fast, junk foods. These processed foods are overloaded with hydrogenated oil, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, and trans fats. While lacking in necessary nutrition, processed foods' main ingredients are nutrient empty sugar, water, fat, flour, … Continue reading Consequences of the American Processed Foods Diet
Food Dyes & ADHD: Is There A Connection?
Source: Food Dyes & ADHD: Is There A Connection? by Dr. Edward Group Before you feed your child that pack of brightly-colored gummy bears, you may want to think again. Your children may love the fun colors of those sweet chewy morsels, but most are laced with toxic synthetic food dyes. According to a recent report … Continue reading Food Dyes & ADHD: Is There A Connection?
Mid-Morning Snacking May Sabotage Weight-Loss Efforts
Losing weight and keeping it off can be difficult. This is particularly true for those with busy schedules. Research suggest that between-meal snacking, something people on-the-go are especially prone to doing, may in fact be one of the major pitfalls that dieters face on the road to weight loss. Abstaining From Snacks Improves Weight Loss … Continue reading Mid-Morning Snacking May Sabotage Weight-Loss Efforts
What is Acrylamide? 12 Facts You Have to Know
Source: What is Acrylamide? 12 Facts You Have to Know by Dr. Edward Group Toxic substances like high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, and trans fats have polluted our food supply for over a century. But, at least the ingredient label will tell you when they’re present. This isn’t always the case. You need to be aware … Continue reading What is Acrylamide? 12 Facts You Have to Know
The Hidden Culprit Behind Wheat Sensitivity
Source: The Hidden Culprit Behind Wheat Sensitivity by Dr. Edward Group Many people are avoiding wheat these days in attempt to rid their lives of gluten. While gluten can be difficult to digest and lead to inflammation and other intestinal problems, it’s not the only factor at play with regard to wheat’s potential toxicity. The fact is that … Continue reading The Hidden Culprit Behind Wheat Sensitivity
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 