Source: 6 Popular Weight Loss Diets Explained by Dr. Edward Group Here’s a look at some of the most common diets people are using. I am not endorsing any of these but I’ve received a lot of questions about them and wanted to provide a brief overview. Fundamentally, I usually recommend a mostly vegetarian diet but … Continue reading 6 Popular Weight Loss Diets Explained
How to Become a Vegetarian
Source: How to Become a Vegetarian by Dr. Edward Group Becoming a vegetarian is a process you can begin in steps. That may be good news if you’re concerned about radical diet changes, which, while many people do, can also be difficult to maintain. It is typically easier to transition into a new lifestyle than implement … Continue reading How to Become a Vegetarian
Sweet and Savory Vegan Buddha Bowl
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
10 Fruits Rich in Calcium
Source: 10 Fruits Rich in Calcium by Dr. Edward Group As you’re likely aware, calcium is an absolutely essential mineral that helps support development of healthy teeth, bones, muscles, and much more. Calcium plays an integral role in the secretion of a number of hormones and enzymes that are vital for your body function efficiently. As … Continue reading 10 Fruits Rich in Calcium
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
Read This Before Going Gluten-Free
There’s little doubt you’ve encountered someone who’s gone gluten-free, and perhaps you yourself have ditched the maligned protein. Gluten has been vilified by many alternative health professionals and a dietary movement has begun. The research shows gluten has many downsides and very few benefits. In fact, it’s harmful to gut, brain, or digestive health. [1] But before giving … Continue reading Read This Before Going Gluten-Free
10 High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes
Source: 10 High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes by Dr. Edward Group Vegetarians are often faced with one critical question by meat eaters, “Where do you get your protein?” The fact is, protein is abundant in plant foods, and it’s possible to receive all essential amino acids by eating a completely vegan or vegetarian diet. Some plant foods, like … Continue reading 10 High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes
6 Vegetables High in Calcium
Source: 6 Vegetables High in Calcium by Dr. Edward Group Calcium is an essential mineral for maintaining healthy bones – a factor in the development in numerous diseases such as osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and others. And while you may think that you take in enough calcium throughout the day, or that you need to consume meat … Continue reading 6 Vegetables High in Calcium
The Health Benefits of Golden Berries
Source: The Health Benefits of Golden Berries by Dr. Edward Group Golden berries, also known as Physalis peruviana, is South American fruit that’s highly concentrated with nutrients and bioactive compounds. In Colombia, the delicious golden berry is an important international export and prominent local food. [1] The plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, often against … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Golden Berries
What Is a Superfood?
Source: What Is a Superfood? by Dr. Edward Group The term “superfood” has been used to describe practically every natural food and health food item under the sun these past few years. With the term’s constant use (and misuse) in advertising, food marketing, and the media, it’s no wonder why there is so much confusion surrounding … Continue reading What Is a Superfood?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 