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Top 10 Low-Carb, Keto Foods to Add to Your Kitchen

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Dec 4, 2019

There are a lot of people out there following this trend of a ketogenic diet. This is nothing new! This has been around for a long time — Atkins did it! Ketogenic is nothing more than just eating “low carbohydrate” or low-carb. It's bringing your body into a state of ketosis, which means your body starts using ketones for fuel instead of glucose for fuel. What happens? You start losing weight, and that's why most people are using ketogenic diets. Everybody's always asking: What can I eat? Is keto good […]

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What Exactly Are Lectins? The Best & Worst Lectin Sources

By Dr. Jonathan Group
Published Apr 15, 2019

You may have heard of gluten — and the dietary concerns it causes — but have you heard of lectin? Known as an "antinutrient," lectin is a type of plant-based protein commonly found in seeds, grains, legumes, and tubers, like potatoes. As an antinutrient, lectins may prevent your body from absorbing essential vitamins and minerals — but that's not all. (more…)

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Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Tips, Benefits, & What to Eat & Avoid

By Dr. Edward Group
Published Feb 13, 2019

When you think of inflammation, you probably picture the rash you get from poison ivy or a bump that swells up when you hit your head. There's another silent form of inflammation that occurs within your body, and it does not usually come with any painful symptoms — but it can seriously impact your health. Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and diabetes are all linked to this type of constant, low-level inflammation. The good news? You can influence your body's background levels of inflammation by eating specific […]

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Omega-7 Fatty Acids: Benefits of a Lesser-Known Omega Fatty Acid

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Feb 4, 2019

Fats often get a bad rap, but the truth is, your body needs healthy fats for energy production, nutrient absorption, and overall cell health. Along with carbohydrates and protein, fats provide energy, maintain brain and heart health, and even help reduce inflammation in the body. Every cell in your body uses fats and their building blocks — called fatty acids. You have probably heard of omega-3 fatty acids, which many people buy as supplements. You may have even heard of omega-6s — a fatty acid that people often get too […]

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Magnesium Deficiency: Top Solutions, Causes, & Signs

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Dec 10, 2018

Most health-conscious people have heard of magnesium (Mg), but many of them don't know a whole lot about it. Compared to other vitamins and minerals, it tends to fly under the radar. But, it's a vital nutrient that's essential for good health. You may remember magnesium from the periodic table of scientific elements that was posted in your middle school science classroom. It plays a critical role in metabolism, and the body uses it for more than 300 biochemical reactions. Those processes support your immune system, promote a healthy nervous […]

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