Source: What’s the Difference Between Folate and Folic Acid? by Dr. Edward Group It’s a common question — what is the difference between folate and folic acid? Is folate the same as folic acid? It can be confusing, because depending where you look, the terms used interchangeably. And, you may also read how important it is … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Folate and Folic Acid?
Do You Know These Sources of Vitamin B-12?
Source: Do You Know These Sources of Vitamin B-12? by Dr. Edward Group You might not know it, but you owe your life to bacteria. That’s because they are the only creatures on the planet that create vitamin B-12, a vitamin you cannot live without. If you become deficient in B-12, your mental health suffers, your metabolism … Continue reading Do You Know These Sources of Vitamin B-12?
The Role of Vitamin B-12 in Thyroid Health
Source: The Role of Vitamin B-12 in Thyroid Health by Dr. Edward Group Your personal wellness and the efficiency at which your body operates is a direct result of the quality and completeness of the nutrients you consume. Complete nutrition promotes complete wellness, nutritional deficiencies result in wellness deficiencies. Energy levels and metabolism are some of … Continue reading The Role of Vitamin B-12 in Thyroid Health
6 Health Benefits of Mulberries
Source: 6 Health Benefits of Mulberries by Dr. Edward Group Mulberries are delicious and nutritious, people all over the world enjoy it. Mulberries are a product of the Morus alba tree. Its leaves, which also contain nutrients and are even used as food for silkworms, are thin, glossy and light green; the fruit, like grapes, is … Continue reading 6 Health Benefits of Mulberries
12 Incredible Pomegranate Benefits
Source: 12 Incredible Pomegranate Benefits by Dr. Edward Group Pomegranates have exploded in popularity in recent years and it’s due to their ever-growing list of amazing health benefits. Rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants, pomegranates defend against free radicals, soothe irritated tissue, and promote healthy aging. Best of all, … Continue reading 12 Incredible Pomegranate Benefits
The Health Benefits of Golden Berries
Source: The Health Benefits of Golden Berries by Dr. Edward Group Golden berries, also known as Physalis peruviana, is South American fruit that’s highly concentrated with nutrients and bioactive compounds. In Colombia, the delicious golden berry is an important international export and prominent local food. [1] The plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, often against … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Golden Berries
What Is a Superfood?
Source: What Is a Superfood? by Dr. Edward Group The term “superfood” has been used to describe practically every natural food and health food item under the sun these past few years. With the term’s constant use (and misuse) in advertising, food marketing, and the media, it’s no wonder why there is so much confusion surrounding … Continue reading What Is a Superfood?
15 Iron-Rich Foods for Healthy Energy Levels
Source: 15 Iron-Rich Foods for Healthy Energy Levels by Dr. Edward Group Biologically speaking, iron is a trace mineral and an essential nutrient that your body requires to function properly. It helps with immune function, detoxification, and the creation of several proteins and enzymes.[1] One of these proteins is hemoglobin, a complex protein used by red blood … Continue reading 15 Iron-Rich Foods for Healthy Energy Levels
Iron Deficiency: How to Improve Low Iron Levels
Source: Iron Deficiency: How to Improve Low Iron Levels by Dr. Edward Group Iron deficiency knows no borders—it’s common throughout the world and in all economic classes. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 30% of the world’s population has an iron status that is considered below normal. This may seem like a wildly inflated … Continue reading Iron Deficiency: How to Improve Low Iron Levels
What Are Macronutrients?
Source: What Are Macronutrients? by Dr. Edward Group Macronutrients are the largest class of nutrients the body requires and include protein, carbohydrates, and fats. If you’ve heard anyone talking about “macros,” they’re referring to these major nutrients. The amounts and ratio of macronutrients a person needs every day vary by age, lifestyle (sedentary, active, or very … Continue reading What Are Macronutrients?
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