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Gluten-Free, Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 29, 2017

These double chocolate chip cookies are not your average cookie. For one, there’s no flour, refined sugar, or processed oils in this seven-ingredient recipe. The best part is that they actually taste good! Some gluten-free, vegan recipes are hit-or-miss. A lot of them just taste bland. These do not — they taste delicious and have a decadent texture. The combination of almond butter and cocoa powder produce the dense, soft, chewy consistency that double chocolate chip cookies are known to have. If you’re preparing these for an event, don’t forget […]

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15 Iron-Rich Foods for Healthy Energy Levels

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published May 23, 2017

Biologically speaking, iron is a trace mineral and an essential nutrient that your body requires to function properly. It helps with immune function, detoxification, and the creation of several proteins and enzymes.[1] One of these proteins is hemoglobin, a complex protein used by red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. (more…)

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4 Must Know Facts About Adenosylcobalamin

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 22, 2017

Adenosylcobalamin is a vitamin on a mission. Without this active form of B12, the human body would cease to produce energy at the cellular level. This would terminate all cellular processes and result in eventual systemic failure and, left untreated, death. Vitamin B12, in all its forms, is that important. What some people don’t realize is that B12 is unique in that it’s not a plant-based vitamin. Only bacteria create it, making humans completely dependent on these microscopic organisms for survival. Yes, animal foods do contain B12; but, all of […]

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Superfood Smoothie Recipe with Pineapple and Cucumber

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Feb 16, 2017

This superfood smoothie is sweet, tart, and refreshing. It’s the perfect way to start your day, especially if you’re trying a new diet or performing a cleanse. With just five ingredients, this recipe is a breeze to whip up in the morning. And, it's best with fresh pineapple. If you’ve never cut a whole pineapple, don’t be intimidated. With the pineapple upright, use a sharp chef’s knife and shear off the rough, outer peel. Then, cut the fruit into slices or chunks. (more…)

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How To Make Healthy, Natural Sunflower Seed Butter

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Dec 26, 2016

Sunflower seed butter is creamy, versatile, delicious, and it’s an awesome substitute for nut butter. This recipe from Oh She Glows is more than just plain ground sunflower seeds — it also features cinnamon, coconut sugar, and coconut oil. It tastes amazing! (more…)

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