Source: Sweet and Savory Vegan Buddha Bowl by Dr. Edward Group If you’ve scrolled through your social media in the last year, you’ve probably come across a slew of veggie-filled dishes called “Buddha bowls.” They are usually deep, round bowls filled with healthy cooked and raw vegan ingredients that fill you up and keep you sustained for hours. … Continue reading Sweet and Savory Vegan Buddha Bowl
Easy Detox Tip: Eat Broccoli Sprouts
Air pollution is an inescapable health threat of our time, and no matter the amount of healthy choices you make, you are still vulnerable to exposure. The health effects of air pollution are many, including allergies, asthma, heart disease, lung disease, and even nerve damage. Even exercising outdoors in urban environments can increase our intake of pollutants, … Continue reading Easy Detox Tip: Eat Broccoli Sprouts
What Do Vegans Eat?
Source: What Do Vegans Eat? by Dr. Edward Group We’ll sometimes get questions from customers who’ve grown up eating meat but are now looking for a switch to a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. These questions largely have a main theme, “Exactly what do vegans eat?” Aside from curiosity, they sometimes are concerned that a new diet that avoids meat and all … Continue reading What Do Vegans Eat?
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?
What Is the Glycemic Index? Best Low Glycemic Index Foods
Source: What Is the Glycemic Index? Best Low Glycemic Index Foods by Dr. Edward Group The glycemic index (GI) is a way to measure the impact specific types of food have on blood sugar.[1] People are interested in understanding the glycemic index (and the glycemic load) of food so they can construct a healthier diet. Blood sugar … Continue reading What Is the Glycemic Index? Best Low Glycemic Index Foods
Report: Eating Fruits and Vegetables Reduces Risk of Death
Source: Report: Eating Fruits and Vegetables Reduces Risk of Death by Dr. Edward Group A vegan or vegetarian diet has long been promoted as a healthy lifestyle choice thanks to a mountain of evidence available to back it up. And now, there’s even more quantitative evidence. A recent report from University College of London reveals that eating seven … Continue reading Report: Eating Fruits and Vegetables Reduces Risk of Death
Raw food diet provides relief from Raynaud’s disease symptoms
Raynaud's disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes a person's extremities to tingle, go numb and often turn white or in some cases, blue, affects a good part of thepopulation. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, approximately 5 percent of people in the United States have this vascular condition. The disease (also called … Continue reading Raw food diet provides relief from Raynaud’s disease symptoms
Beet Juice Recipe with Liver Cleansing Foods
Source: Beet Juice Recipe with Liver Cleansing Foods by Dr. Edward Group Your liver is your main detoxifying organ, and it can get bogged down from time to time depending on your diet, activity level, and environment. When an overload of toxins becomes too much for your liver to handle, toxic compounds can store within tissues … Continue reading Beet Juice Recipe with Liver Cleansing Foods
10 Reasons to Buy Your Fruits & Veggies at Your Local Farmer’s Market
Source: 10 Reasons to Buy Your Fruits & Veggies at Your Local Farmer’s Market by Dr. Edward Group Which of these two scenarios sounds more vibrant for overall quality of life and health? The wind on your face, the sun on your skin, you talk with a local farmer about the size and taste of this … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Buy Your Fruits & Veggies at Your Local Farmer’s Market
Understanding the Alkaline Diet and Its Benefits
Source: Understanding the Alkaline Diet and Its Benefits by Dr. Edward Group Proponents of the alkaline diet claim that eating certain foods influences the body’s acid-base homeostasis, or pH levels. It’s believed that encouraging a healthy, pH balanced environment within the body can produce favorable effects on one’s health.[1] It sounds like a good idea, and it … Continue reading Understanding the Alkaline Diet and Its Benefits
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 