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4 Reasons to Get Sugar Out of Your Life

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 4, 2015

Are you eating a diet high in sugar? If so, consider the many health costs. As you chew on that sugary snack, those empty calories could be increasing your waistline and lead to a fatty liver disease.[1] Sugar is in practically everything these days — from your peanut butter to a loaf of bread. What’s even worse, high fructose corn syrup has quickly replaced pure sugar, leading to even further complications. Could cutting sugar out of your life completely be the answer to your health concerns? Well, there’s one thing […]

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5 Health Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 29, 2015

Since the late 1980s, High Fructose Corn Syrup has replaced regular table sugar, honey, and similar sweeteners. Prolonged consumption of HFCS is the topic of debate and, like other genetically modified products, may be bad for your health. A number of studies conducted over the past few decades indicate consumption of HFCS is connected with some health concerns. (more…)

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Pasteurized vs. Raw Milk: Which One Is Healthier for You & Your Family?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 20, 2015

Since the early 1930's our government has been "protecting" us from the "dangers" of whole, raw milk. How do they do this? By killing the whole, raw milk by pasteurizing it! Interestingly, pasteurization also increases the shelf life of milk, making it much easier to mass-market, maximizing profits for the dairy industry. Real milk comes from real goats or cows that are allowed to graze in toxin-free pastures. Besides tasting great, raw organic milk is a precious, life-giving food. But extreme temperatures used to pasteurize ("cook") the milk can render […]

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FDA Approves New GMO Foods Apples and Potatoes

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Mar 31, 2015

Genetically-modified food is one of the most controversial subjects today. Not only are regulations loose and manufacturers getting away with not labeling them, they’re being approved at an alarmingly swift rate without the appropriate long-term health assessment. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved of two GMO foods, potatoes and apples, as safe and equally nutritious as conventional varieties, and they’re pushing to get these items to a grocery store near you. (more…)

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The Two Most Dangerous Artificial Sweeteners

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Mar 31, 2015

Artificial sweeteners were initially designed to be sugar substitutes and a helpful tool for the battle against the bulge. Unfortunately, the state of obesity in the world has gotten worse, and artificial sweeteners are clearly not helping. You can find sugar substitutes in diet sodas, yogurt, and a host of other food products. These artificial sweetener additives mimic the flavor of sugar but offer no useful energy and may in fact be toxic. (more…)

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