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..
4 Superfoods You Need to Try
Source: 4 Superfoods You Need to Try by Dr. Edward Group Health awareness is increasing and so is the demand for healthy and nutritious food choices. Arguably, many prepackaged and processed food options unnecessarily pollute the can-be-simple process of providing our bodies with nutrition. In response, many people look to whole, raw foods that have traditional appreciation. … Continue reading 4 Superfoods You Need to Try
Winter squash with recipe for squash fries
It's harvest time for winter squashes. How many of these beauties have you tried? Acorn Butternut Delicata Hubbard Kabocha Spaghetti Sweet Dumpling Turban Winter squashes can be baked or boiled, though boiling is a lot more work. Peeling and dicing the tough skinned veggies in order to boil the inner flesh isn't easy. The simplest … Continue reading Winter squash with recipe for squash fries
The Health Benefits of a Raw Food Diet
Source: The Health Benefits of a Raw Food Diet by Dr. Edward Group Recently, somebody forwarded me an article from USA Today titled Stripping the Diet Raw [1], which featured the many benefits of following a raw food diet. The article commented on the fact that if we look at the natural world, we would never … Continue reading The Health Benefits of a Raw Food Diet
The Health Benefits of Cilantro
Source: The Health Benefits of Cilantro by Dr. Edward Group Cilantro and coriander are the names used in the United States to describe two different parts of the same plant, Coriandrum sativum. It’s an annual herb, which means it blooms and must be replanted yearly. Cilantro is used to describe the green, citrus-flavored leaves. Coriander is the common … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Cilantro
The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Source: The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar by Dr. Edward Group Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is made from nutritious, organically grown apples and retains many beneficial components because raw apple cider vinegar is not pasteurized. ACV undergoes two fermentation processes where it produces enzymes and life giving nutrients that make apple cider vinegar the powerhouse … Continue reading The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
The Health Benefits of Avocados
Source: The Health Benefits of Avocados by Dr. Edward Group Avocados are native to Central and South America and have been cultivated since approximately 8,000 B.C. By the mid-1800s, they had been introduced to Asia and Jamaica, but they did not arrive in the United States until the early 20th century. California and Florida produce most of … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Avocados
7 Berries You Should Eat Every Day
Source: 7 Berries You Should Eat Every Day by Dr. Edward Group Berries have been shown to be some of the healthiest foods on the planet. It seems new research is constantly being published and berries are being recognized and analyzed for their health giving properties. Extremely high in antioxidants, berries are among my favorite foods. In … Continue reading 7 Berries You Should Eat Every Day
The Health Benefits of Antioxidants
Source: The Health Benefits of Antioxidants by Dr. Edward Group You may have heard a lot about antioxidants in conjunction with good health and avoiding diseases. Antioxidants have gotten great press, and rightfully so. But how do they work once inside our bodies, and what are some sources of antioxidants?Have you ever seen the bottom-feeder fish in … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Antioxidants
The 6 Best Alternative Grains
Source: The 6 Best Alternative Grains by Dr. Edward Group Grains are a dietary staple for many people, despite their subpar nutritional status. Wheat and corn are the most consumed grains in the world and their proliferation into the food market makes them almost impossible to avoid. An added problem with corn is that it’s often genetically modified, … Continue reading The 6 Best Alternative Grains
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