Source: Lactobacillus plantarum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group To continue our series on probiotics, I’m going to introduce you to another important strain–Lactobacillus plantarum. As with other probiotics, this strain supports the digestive system and encourages healthy immune function. This strain, when combined with other beneficial strains of bacteria, may support overall health and … Continue reading Lactobacillus plantarum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Discover 10 Nutritious Foods that Are High in Phosphorus
Source: Discover 10 Nutritious Foods that Are High in Phosphorus by Dr. Edward Group Phosphorus is a mineral that helps your body maintain healthy bones and teeth. [1] It is essential for life and makes up about 1% of your body weight, making it the second most abundant mineral in your body next to calcium. 85% of the … Continue reading Discover 10 Nutritious Foods that Are High in Phosphorus
The 22 Best Laxative Foods for Natural Constipation Relief
Source: The 22 Best Laxative Foods for Natural Constipation Relief by Dr. Edward Group Constipation is a taboo subject for many people. If you’re too embarrassed to discuss it, know that you are far from alone. Constipation affects about 14% of adults in the United States and accounts for an astounding 3.2 million medical visits every … Continue reading The 22 Best Laxative Foods for Natural Constipation Relief
Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs
Source: Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs by Dr. Edward Group Following a healthy diet is one of the most effective measures you can take to support your health and well-being, and the carbohydrates you eat can make or break you. The right ones will provide slow, steady-release energy along with important nutrients; the wrong carbs, such … Continue reading Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs
How and Why You Should Try a Sugar Detox
Source: How and Why You Should Try a Sugar Detox by Dr. Edward Group While some people jokingly refer to themselves as sugar addicts, the truth is no laughing matter. Refined sugar causes real, clinically verifiable addictive patterns in your brain and ruinous effects on your body. The average American consumes between 22 and 30 teaspoons … Continue reading How and Why You Should Try a Sugar Detox
The Importance of Healthy Fats for Nutrient Absorption
Source: The Importance of Healthy Fats for Nutrient Absorption by Dr. Edward Group Since the 1960s, Americans have been obsessed with cutting all fat out of our diets. In that same time frame, rates of obesity and diabetes skyrocketed across all socioeconomic groups. How is it possible that reducing fat intake coincided with a 300% rise … Continue reading The Importance of Healthy Fats for Nutrient Absorption
Can Cayenne Pepper Aid in Weight Loss?
Source: Can Cayenne Pepper Aid in Weight Loss? by Dr. Edward Group Cayenne pepper is a potent weight loss aid that can help curb your appetite, heat up your metabolism, and even help burn extra fat. With these significant benefits, it should be no surprise that cayenne is an integral part of popular weight loss plans like … Continue reading Can Cayenne Pepper Aid in Weight Loss?
All You Need to Know About Cleansing With Cayenne Pepper
Source: All You Need to Know About Cleansing With Cayenne Pepper by Dr. Edward Group Cayenne peppers have long been held in high regard for their powerful health-boosting properties. Popular cleanses, like the Master Cleanse, use cayenne because of naturally occurring compounds, like capsaicin, which help cleanse and detox the body at a cellular level. These … Continue reading All You Need to Know About Cleansing With Cayenne Pepper
Blackberries – The Little Black Dress of Foods!
Blackberries do not always get the same amount of press as strawberries or blueberries, do, but if you are serious about a healthy, detoxifying diet, they are definitely a food that you should consider adding to the bill of fare. Learn more about these amazing little fruits below. They truly are the little black dress … Continue reading Blackberries – The Little Black Dress of Foods!
Study Finds Organic Food Is Higher in Antioxidants
Source: Study Finds Organic Food Is Higher in Antioxidants by Dr. Edward Group Chalk up another win for organic whole foods. New research has found that organic food contains more antioxidants than conventionally-grown food and may be one of the most potent ways to fight aging, reduce oxidative stress, and support energy. Organic Food Contains More Antioxidants … Continue reading Study Finds Organic Food Is Higher in Antioxidants
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