The added sugar in soda makes it one of the unhealthiest drinks in the world. On top of raising blood sugar and contributing to abdominal fat, European researchers found that soda can also lead to an earlier death. Published in JAMA Internal Medicine, the study demonstrates that daily consumption of two or more sodas – diet or not – and … Continue reading Sugary drinks and disease: Chugging 2 sodas per day increases your risk of premature death
Sugar is cancer’s best friend: Research reveals how it feeds tumors
We’ve known for quite some time that sugar essentially feeds cancer cells, with tumors preferring to use sugar fermentation as a source of energy. But now, studies are showing that it could, in fact, be the cause of the disease in the first place. A study that was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation illustrated how sugar could … Continue reading Sugar is cancer’s best friend: Research reveals how it feeds tumors
Packaged food and beverages in the U.S. are ultra-processed and ultra unhealthy
Food supply has a huge impact on the health status of a given population. It also plays a central role in the development of chronic diseases. In the U.S., the food supply is dominated by packaged foods and beverages, and about 80 percent of the total calories consumed by Americans come from these store-bought products. This shows that … Continue reading Packaged food and beverages in the U.S. are ultra-processed and ultra unhealthy
3 Health benefits of strength training that have nothing to do with strength
If you’re looking for a workout that helps increase the power of your muscles, lengthens your endurance, and reduces your risk of muscle-related injury, it sounds like strength training is what you need. Strength training, or resistance training, is a conditioning workout that helps strengthen your muscles through resistance. These exercises will pit your body’s strength against a force – … Continue reading 3 Health benefits of strength training that have nothing to do with strength
Pepsi admits its soda contains cancer-causing ingredients
When the Center for Environmental Health released test results showing that Pepsi intentionally covered up the presence of high levels of 4-Mel in its popular soft drinks in 2013, the company denied both the presence of this chemical in its beverages and the fact that it was dangerous. 4-Mel, which is short for 4-Methylimidazole, is a … Continue reading Pepsi admits its soda contains cancer-causing ingredients
Here’s what to eat (and avoid) if you have a candida infection
The human body is home to various kinds of fungi, such as Candida, a genus of yeast that’s usually found in the mouth, intestines, and skin. While this fungus is harmless at normal levels, a Candida overgrowth can cause candidiasis. What causes candidiasis? Candida is one of the most common causes of fungal infections in humans. The “good” bacteria in your … Continue reading Here’s what to eat (and avoid) if you have a candida infection
Fructose can cause far more damage than glucose
Sugar is more complicated than it lets on. For one, the sweet-tasting carbohydrate is a paradox in itself: It’s found in nature – plants are great sources of it – but it’s also a risk factor in many chronic diseases, and as recent studies put it, a substance as damaging and addictive as alcohol. In particular, … Continue reading Fructose can cause far more damage than glucose
What Is the Mediterranean Diet & Why Is It So Popular?
Source: What Is the Mediterranean Diet & Why Is It So Popular? by Dr. Edward Group Widely considered one of the healthiest ways to eat, the Mediterranean diet is popular among nutritionists, physicians, and food lovers alike. The abundance of choices in a Mediterranean diet food list — which includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and olive … Continue reading What Is the Mediterranean Diet & Why Is It So Popular?
6 Common artificial sweeteners found to be toxic to gut bacteria
If you think that you’re trying to be healthy by eating low-sugar foods or drinking diet soft drinks, think again. Artificial sweeteners commonly found in low-sugar foods and drinks can actually harm your gut microbial system. A study published in the journal Molecules revealed six artificial sweeteners that are toxic to gut bacteria: aspartame, sucralose, saccharin, neotame, advantame, and acesulfame potassium. These were … Continue reading 6 Common artificial sweeteners found to be toxic to gut bacteria
10 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar
Source: 10 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar by Dr. Edward Group If you're looking for natural ways to lower your blood sugar, you're not alone. While diabetes affects some 30.3 million American adults, another 84.1 million have prediabetes. Prediabetes and its close cousin metabolic syndrome can lead to type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes when a person … Continue reading 10 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 