September 2016 - Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 10, 2018

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, curb your sugar intake, eat organic, non-GMO foods, or you’re simply health-conscious, food labels and Nutrition Facts are information resources that can help you make healthy, informed decisions about your diet. In July 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the governing body that provides nutritional analysis for the public, required food manufacturers to use an updated Nutrition Facts label for the first time since 1990. While the new labels will look similar, they include important changes that we’ll explain here. What Is […]

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Do Antidepressants Affect Gut Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Sep 27, 2016

Antidepressants are a controversial class of prescription medicine used to treat or prevent clinical depression. An estimated 30 million Americans are currently taking antidepressants. The use of these drugs has skyrocketed over the last 15 years, likely due to increased marketing and social acceptance of depression and psychoactive pharmaceuticals.[1] (more…)

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Lentil Salad Recipe with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

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

The French green lentil is an exquisite, marbled beauty. Upon closer inspection, individual lentils are shades of olive green and black with hints of fiery red. You might say they almost resemble tiny red-slider turtles. In this tangy lentil salad from Oh She Glows, the lentils provide a hearty, protein-packed base. The slightly peppery and earthy taste of the French lentils compliments the roasted asparagus and potatoes. While the common variety will suffice, the lentille du Puy has a firmer texture that won't get overly mushy in lentil salads like […]

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How to Find the Best Selenium Supplement

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Sep 23, 2016

Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral that can be found in foods and supplements.[1] It is available in both organic and inorganic forms and is an essential nutrient for humans and animals.[2] In the body, selenium works as an antioxidant, protecting cells from free radical damage. It has an important role in thyroid hormone synthesis, the male reproductive system, and other bodily processes.[3, 4] (more…)

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6 Kombucha Health Benefits Your Gut Is Begging For

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Sep 20, 2016

Well known as a good source of probiotics, kombucha is a sweet tea beverage fermented with yeast and bacteria. It is commonly called the “immortal health elixir" and it's more popular now than ever before. In addition to its strong, robust flavor, kombucha is an incredible tonic with many health-promoting properties. Let’s explore six ways kombucha supports gut health. (more…)

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