Source: The Rise of the Obesogens by Dr. Edward Group Diet advice as it pertains to weight gain has been simple–take in than you can burn off and you’ll gain weight. The calorie in, calorie out approach to weight loss is not only outdated, it’s also ineffective in some cases. While no one is arguing the … Continue reading The Rise of the Obesogens
Pepsi Swaps Aspartame for Sucralose: Is It Worth It?
Source: Pepsi Swaps Aspartame for Sucralose: Is It Worth It? by Dr. Edward Group Soda is hugely popular and many people are addicted to its sweet taste and fizzy texture. It’s a big source of calories from refined sugar in the form of high fructose corn syrup. Diet sodas, which have artificial sweeteners instead of sugar, are … Continue reading Pepsi Swaps Aspartame for Sucralose: Is It Worth It?
Chocolate: More Effective Than Fluoride?
Source: Chocolate: More Effective Than Fluoride? by Dr. Edward Group Chocolate has gotten a bad wrap when it comes to dental health, and probably for good reason. Most chocolate sold today is not chocolate at all; in fact, the majority of chocolate sold and consumed is nothing more than sugar, dairy, and a tiny amount … Continue reading Chocolate: More Effective Than Fluoride?
New Study Suggests Vitamin D is Better than Vaccines at Preventing Flu
The Times of London recently published an article covering the effects of Vitamin D in children as a flu preventative [1]. Researchers at Japan’s Jikei University School of Medicine in Tokyo conducted the double blind, fully randomized study during the 2008-2009 winter season [2]. All said, 354 children whom participated in the study were administered 1200 IUs … Continue reading New Study Suggests Vitamin D is Better than Vaccines at Preventing Flu
Heme Iron Vs. Nonheme Iron: What’s the Difference?
Source: Heme Iron Vs. Nonheme Iron: What’s the Difference? by Dr. Edward Group Not all iron is created equally, and if you have an iron imbalance, you should carefully consider which iron is best for your health. Your body recognizes the difference between heme and nonheme iron sources and will absorb each type differently. These types … Continue reading Heme Iron Vs. Nonheme Iron: What’s the Difference?
Iron Toxicity: All You Need to Know About Iron Overdose
Source: Iron Toxicity: All You Need to Know About Iron Overdose by Dr. Edward Group We need iron to live. Without it, our red blood cells wouldn’t be able to carry oxygen through our blood. Iron plays essential roles in energy metabolism, hormone synthesis, growth, development, brain function, immune activity, and cellular function.[1, 2] However, you only need trace amounts … Continue reading Iron Toxicity: All You Need to Know About Iron Overdose
Trans Fat Ban Here to Stay
The controversy surrounding trans fats has very little to do with their existence; after all, trans fats exist in nature in small amounts. What’s really troubling is that they have continued to exist in the food supply for years, even when their negative health effects were widely known. [1]Fortunately, trans fats are finally being phased out … Continue reading Trans Fat Ban Here to Stay
3 Reasons to Avoid Food Additives
Source: 3 Reasons to Avoid Food Additives by Dr. Edward Group Food additives are added to food during processing, typically to enhance color or freshness. While some of them are natural, many aren’t and all those unnatural additives have nasty side effects. Think about the artificial sweeteners hiding in diet soft drinks, or the emulsifiers (used to keep … Continue reading 3 Reasons to Avoid Food Additives
5 Foods That Destroy Your Immune System
Source: 5 Foods That Destroy Your Immune System by Dr. Edward Group A strong immune system is vital for staying healthy. Getting enough sleep, exercising, and good nutrition are all things that support your immune system. Conversely, running on a sleep deficit, living a sedentary lifestyle, and eating unhealthy foods will make your immune system weak. … Continue reading 5 Foods That Destroy Your Immune System
4 Dangers of Food Dyes
Source: 4 Dangers of Food Dyes by Dr. Edward Group Artificial additives pervade our food supply at epic proportions. Manufacturers claim the stuff is added to enhance flavor, appearance, texture, and shelf life. Food dyes, a food additive used to deepen the color of candy, dry mixes, soups, and even bread, have gotten an increasing amount … Continue reading 4 Dangers of Food Dyes
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 