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How to Boost Your Metabolism Naturally: 15 Proven Ways

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Aug 23, 2018

If you're looking for natural ways to raise your metabolism, you'll be happy to know that your metabolic rate can be altered without using medications or other unnatural means. Your basal metabolic rate is the number of calories your body burns to stay alive, including breathing and maintaining optimal body temperature. However, your overall metabolism includes not only your basal metabolic rate but also calories expended in your daily activities. Most people think that your weight is just calories in minus calories out. But that’s not true! Certain things can […]

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What Are Macronutrients? Their Importance & Best Sources

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jul 2, 2018

Macronutrients are defined as chemical substances required in large amounts by the body for survival. The three macronutrients are protein, carbohydrates, and fats. If you’ve heard anyone talking about "macros," they’re referring to these critical nutrients. Some people also call alcohol a macronutrient, since it is processed differently from carbs, fats, and proteins. Of course, alcohol is not one of the three major classes of substances the body requires in large amounts – despite what some college students may think. But it’s the only other substance people consume in relatively […]

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The Importance of Healthy Fats for Nutrient Absorption

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jul 3, 2017

Since the 1960s, Americans have been obsessed with cutting all fat out of our diets. In that same time frame, rates of obesity and diabetes skyrocketed across all socioeconomic groups. How is it possible that reducing fat intake coincided with a 300% rise in obesity and a 700% increase in diabetes?[1, 2] It’s almost as if we’ve been completely wrong about fat and its role in nutrition this entire time. (more…)

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What Are Fats? Are All Dietary Fats Bad?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Aug 24, 2016

Fats are a highly varied macronutrient group, and they're present in both animal and plant-derived foods. At nine calories per gram, fat is the most dense source of calories required by the human body.[1] However, not all fats are created equally and it’s crucial to pay attention to which types of fat you include in your diet.[2] Some fats are healthy, some are fairly neutral, while others are actively detrimental to your health. (more…)

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The Health Benefits of Omega 3, 6, 9 Fatty Acids and EPA & DHA

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 14, 2015

You've probably heard the terms "fatty acid" and "omega 3" before, but do you know what a fatty acid is or why your body needs it? What about the different types of fatty acids, what foods you can naturally find them in and how much your body needs to live a long, healthy life? Fatty acids are important for all systems of the body to function normally, including your skin, respiratory system, circulatory system, brain and organs. There are two fatty acids, termed essential fatty acids (EFA) that your body […]

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