Source: How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels by Dr. Edward Group Whether you’re looking to lose weight, curb your sugar intake, eat organic, non-GMO foods, or you’re simply health-conscious, food labels and Nutrition Facts are information resources that can help you make healthy, informed decisions about your diet. In July 2018, the U.S. Food … Continue reading How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels
Fatty Liver Diet: Best Foods, Supplements, & Lifestyle Changes
Source: Fatty Liver Diet: Best Foods, Supplements, & Lifestyle Changes by Dr. Edward Group As the most common chronic liver disease in the West, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a scary-sounding diagnosis. People with this condition are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, liver failure, hepatitis, and diabetes. But the good news … Continue reading Fatty Liver Diet: Best Foods, Supplements, & Lifestyle Changes
Low oxalate Diet: One Way to Keep Away Kidney Stones
Source: Low oxalate Diet: One Way to Keep Away Kidney Stones by Dr. Edward Group Ask anyone who has had a kidney stone, and they'll tell you that it's one of the most unpleasant experiences they have ever had! Different types of kidney stones exist, but the most common is a calcium oxalate stone.[1] In some people, … Continue reading Low oxalate Diet: One Way to Keep Away Kidney Stones
Why chia seeds, an ancient superfood, are worth having in your pantry
In ancient times, the Mayan and Aztec civilizations relied on chia seeds as a dietary staple. These days, chia seeds have taken their ranks among some of the world’s healthiest superfoods. Chia seeds are loaded with nutrients, but they contain a minimal calorie content. If your pantry is in need of more nutrient-dense but affordable … Continue reading Why chia seeds, an ancient superfood, are worth having in your pantry
Dehydrated Kale Chips: Two Tasty Recipes
Source: Dehydrated Kale Chips: Two Tasty Recipes by Dr. Edward Group When you eat a plant-based diet, you may miss crunchy, salty snacks, which can be hard to come by with this style of eating. Kale chips may be just the snack to satisfy your cravings. And, not only are they vegan, but they’re also raw, easy … Continue reading Dehydrated Kale Chips: Two Tasty Recipes
A Guide for Easy-to-Digest Foods That are Actually Healthy
Source: A Guide for Easy-to-Digest Foods That are Actually Healthy by Dr. Edward Group When you're having digestive problems, you may not feel like eating anything. Even your favorite food may seem unappetizing when you're dealing with nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or other digestive issues. Fortunately, there are easy-to-digest foods that can help you feel better while … Continue reading A Guide for Easy-to-Digest Foods That are Actually Healthy
The 6 Best Vegan Supplements
Source: The 6 Best Vegan Supplements by Dr. Edward Group As a vegan, making sure you get adequate nutrition is very important. Since many vitamins and minerals are more readily available from animal sources, it’s important to know how taking certain supplements could affect your health. Fortunately, a vegan diet can be quite nutritious and contain most of … Continue reading The 6 Best Vegan Supplements
Calcium Deficiency: Natural Approaches to Minimize Your Risk
Source: Calcium Deficiency: Natural Approaches to Minimize Your Risk by Dr. Edward Group Calcium, the most abundant mineral in the body, makes up 1.5 percent to 2 percent of your weight. Most of the mineral resides in your bones and teeth, but calcium in your bloodstream plays an important role in many biochemical processes. Calcium deficiency … Continue reading Calcium Deficiency: Natural Approaches to Minimize Your Risk
Calcium Orotate: How It Compares to Other Calcium Supplements
Source: Calcium Orotate: How It Compares to Other Calcium Supplements by Dr. Edward Group Calcium orotate is the most highly absorbed calcium supplement. Extensive research by the late German doctor Hans A. Nieper, M.D. found that orotate molecules are the most efficient carriers of calcium, magnesium, lithium, and other ions in the body. Orotates can cross the cell membrane, … Continue reading Calcium Orotate: How It Compares to Other Calcium Supplements
Magnesium Deficiency: Top Solutions, Causes, & Signs
Source: Magnesium Deficiency: Top Solutions, Causes, & Signs by Dr. Edward Group Most health-conscious people have heard of magnesium (Mg), but many of them don't know a whole lot about it. Compared to other vitamins and minerals, it tends to fly under the radar. But, it's a vital nutrient that's essential for good health. You may remember … Continue reading Magnesium Deficiency: Top Solutions, Causes, & Signs
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