Whenever you are asked that question and begin to have any doubts, it's time to take a closer look at protein profiles from raw vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and eggs as compared to common meats like hamburger, chicken, steak, lamb, turkey, pork, fish and shrimp.Start with kale, spinach, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, chic peas, cottage cheese, … Continue reading Where do vegetarians get their protein? Here’s where..
5 Factors That Affect Vitamin D Status
Source: 5 Factors That Affect Vitamin D Status by Dr. Edward Group One of the leading nutrients on the forefront of scientific research is vitamin D. Also called the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is important for immune system support, blood sugar health, and energy. [1] [2] A deficiency in this essential macronutrient is unknowingly plaguing millions of … Continue reading 5 Factors That Affect Vitamin D Status
Autistic children have more toxic metals in their blood
New evidence suggests that heavy metal exposure may be a cause of autism, in a study conducted by researchers from Arizona State University and published in the journal Biological Trace Element Research. The researchers found that autistic children had significantly higher levels of numerous toxic metals in their blood than non-autistic children. Autism is a neurological disorder that … Continue reading Autistic children have more toxic metals in their blood
9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Vitamin D
Source: 9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Vitamin D by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin D is essential for maintaining your health, but many people don’t know just how important it is. Almost all of us at one point or another have experienced low vitamin D levels, whether we have realized it or not. Symptoms often manifest as … Continue reading 9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Vitamin D
What Is Oxygen? Benefits and Functions Inside Your Body
Source: What Is Oxygen? Benefits and Functions Inside Your Body by Dr. Edward Group Oxygen is a colorless, odorless gas.[1] It is a chemical element and you can find it on the periodic table with the atomic number 8. Oxygen is the third most abundant element in the universe and makes up over 20% of the … Continue reading What Is Oxygen? Benefits and Functions Inside Your Body
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?
What Are Free Radicals?
Source: What Are Free Radicals? by Dr. Edward Group You don’t have to look at many health food advertisements to see how many marketing messages focus on antioxidants and free radicals. Marketers depict free radicals as the cause of human suffering, while antioxidants are the ultimate defense and secret to immortality. Although the ad wizards exaggerate the … Continue reading What Are Free Radicals?
Water: The Foundation of a Healthy Body
Source: Water: The Foundation of a Healthy Body by Dr. Edward Group The human body is a machine designed to run on water and minerals. The body is about 72% water and water is vitally important for every important bodily function. The bottom line is that without water, your body doesn’t work, and the quality of the … Continue reading Water: The Foundation of a Healthy Body
Is Alcohol an Endocrine Disruptor?
Source: Is Alcohol an Endocrine Disruptor? by Dr. Edward Group Although you may never pick up an alcoholic beverage, you could still be regularly exposing yourself to the detrimental health effects of alcohol. Household products, for example, often contain ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and can be a source many people don’t consider. While exposure to these products … Continue reading Is Alcohol an Endocrine Disruptor?
The Dark Relationship Between Alcohol and the Liver
Source: The Dark Relationship Between Alcohol and the Liver by Dr. Edward Group The liver is one of the most robust and capable organs in the body. It has to be, its function is to process toxins that have entered the body. However, some toxins, like alcohol, can be too much for the liver to process in … Continue reading The Dark Relationship Between Alcohol and the Liver
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 