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5:2 Diet: Learn the Best Protocol Plus Tips for Success

By Dr. Edward Group
Updated Sep 27, 2022

A popular form of fasting, the 5:2 diet involves eating five days per week — ideally, in a healthy manner, and fasting for two. Don't stress when you hear the word fast! You may not even experience hunger. But does the 5:2 Diet work? Yes, it does! The 5:2 plan — sometimes called the fast diet — offers you the impressive, time-tested health benefits of fasting: sustained weight loss, lower blood pressure, better-balanced blood sugar, and a boost in heart and brain health. The 5:2 fasting diet also offers a […]

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What Are Whole Foods, & Why Are They Important for Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Apr 27, 2020

If you think eating healthy is boring and bland, you’ve not learned the incredible, palate-pleasing wonders of a whole-foods diet. But what are whole foods? Pure and unprocessed, whole foods include luscious fruits, nutritious and vibrantly-hued vegetables, hearty and wholesome legumes, snackable seeds, and more. "Whole" does not mean you can’t cook these vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and grains, or chop them, puree them, or combine them with other foods. Rather, it means you buy (or grow and harvest) the items whole, without chemical preservatives, colors, and other additives. In […]

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Top Tips & Must-Dos for Keto Over 40

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 6, 2020

If you've been aware of the keto diet out there, you know that it's a very trendy topic. However, there is a lot of misinformation out there. So tune in and I'm going to be revealing a lot of the things that most people are not talking about. I’ll also reveal the dos: tips and tricks on how you can maximize the effects of your keto diet if you're over 40. Read the transcription or watch the video below to learn the must-dos for keto over 40! (more…)

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Recipe: Indian Korma Curry With Moringa Leaves

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Dec 30, 2019

While most of us in the Western world know moringa as a health food supplement or "superfood," its leaves are so protein-rich and nutrient-dense that experts use it to alleviate undernutrition in some parts of the world! Leaves of Moringa oleifera, also known as the drumstick tree, are commonly added to curries and other Indian dishes. It’s delicious and nutritious. We modified this korma recipe from one developed by the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO).[1] A korma is a mild curry recipe made with various spices. Delicious Moringa […]

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Top 9 Foods That Calm Anxiety & Reduce Stress

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Dec 18, 2019

They say you are what you eat, and when it comes to mental health, it’s truer than ever.[1, 2, 3] Eating well not only lifts your mood but also contributes to a happy, healthy brain. A plant-based diet full of fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and gluten-free whole grains can calm the body and mind. Vegans, in particular, report feeling less stress and anxiety than omnivores or meat-eaters.[4] If you’re looking to learn more about foods that reduce anxiety, read on. Professional photographer Gia G. from Houston, Texas, gave up […]

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