Curcumin’s healing powers revealed – How this herb protects you from diabetes

Curcumin keeps coming on strong as an actual disease preventative and curative for many ailments. Sometimes it works well by itself and sometimes as an adjunct with other herbs or vitamins. Curcumin is the active ingredient of the Indian spice turmeric, which is essential to curry sauces. Curry sauces are made with turmeric, clarified butter … Continue reading Curcumin’s healing powers revealed – How this herb protects you from diabetes

Vitamin A: Health Benefits, Best Foods, and More

Source: Vitamin A: Health Benefits, Best Foods, and More by Dr. Edward Group  While I can’t stress enough just how important all the vitamins and minerals are for your overall well being, today we’re going to focus on vitamin A. Vitamin A is fat-soluble, a powerful antioxidant, and part of a family of compounds that are vitally … Continue reading Vitamin A: Health Benefits, Best Foods, and More

4 Superfoods You Need to Try

Source: 4 Superfoods You Need to Try by Dr. Edward Group  Health awareness is increasing and so is the demand for healthy and nutritious food choices. Arguably, many prepackaged and processed food options unnecessarily pollute the can-be-simple process of providing our bodies with nutrition. In response, many people look to whole, raw foods that have traditional appreciation. … Continue reading 4 Superfoods You Need to Try

A Surprising Superfood: Learn the Benefits of Aloe Vera

Source: A Surprising Superfood: Learn the Benefits of Aloe Vera by Dr. Edward Group Every day, people around the world appreciate the nutritional benefits of aloe vera. And, while most of us are familiar with its healing effects on skin, its uses go well beyond that. Believe it or not, aloe vera is actually a superfood! Superfood … Continue reading A Surprising Superfood: Learn the Benefits of Aloe Vera

Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist?

Source: Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist? by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin D is one of the most important and most misunderstood vitamin of our time, and many people simply aren’t receiving enough. Most people are deficient in vitamin D due to lack of sunlight exposure. We’re modern-day cavemen, trapped in our offices and homes, rarely ever exposing … Continue reading Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist?

Quercetin Offers Numerous Health Benefits

Quercetin is a plant-derived flavonoid commonly taken as a nutritional supplement. Quercetin has been linked to supporting the immune system, clearing excess congestion, supporting bone health, and may aid in fighting mild allergy problems. It is also used in some weight control programs. Quercetin, like other flavonoids, is an antioxidant that travels throughout the body … Continue reading Quercetin Offers Numerous Health Benefits

10 Foods High in Vitamin D

Source: 10 Foods High in Vitamin D by Dr. Edward Group Although we can find many foods in the supermarket that have been fortified with a synthetic form of vitamin D, there are only a select number of foods that naturally contain vitamin D.Normally, the human body makes vitamin D. Exposure to sunlight is the catalyst for … Continue reading 10 Foods High in Vitamin D

Winter squash with recipe for squash fries

It's harvest time for winter squashes. How many of these beauties have you tried? Acorn Butternut Delicata Hubbard Kabocha Spaghetti Sweet Dumpling Turban Winter squashes can be baked or boiled, though boiling is a lot more work. Peeling and dicing the tough skinned veggies in order to boil the inner flesh isn't easy. The simplest … Continue reading Winter squash with recipe for squash fries

What are the Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin?

Source: What are the Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin? by Dr. Edward Group  Turmeric has been traditionally used for pulmonary and gastrointestinal system problems. Research within the last 50 years has shown much of the supposed benefit of turmeric is due to curcumin, the active component. Curcumin, a polyphenol, has displayed activity in antioxidant, anti-redness, anti-harmful organism … Continue reading What are the Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin?

What Are Fats? Are All Dietary Fats Bad?

Source: What Are Fats? Are All Dietary Fats Bad? by Dr. Edward Group Fats are a highly varied macronutrient group and they’re present in both animal and plant-derived foods. At 9 calories per gram, fat is the most dense source of calories required by the human body.[1] However, not all fats are created equally and it’s … Continue reading What Are Fats? Are All Dietary Fats Bad?