Plants are unique. They contain the enzymes needed to break them down for digestion. If you take an apple fresh from the tree and start chewing, it releases enzymes that go to work breaking down its sugars and fibers.
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7 Benefits of Plant-based Protein
To say plant-based protein is good for you would be an understatement. Plant-based proteins offer a highly nutritious source of protein. Better yet, every person on the planet can get great benefits from them.
How to Identify If You Have Candida Overgrowth
There’s a growing awareness that Candida may be a much bigger problem than previously thought. We’re not talking about the Candida that causes yeast infections or thrush.
5 Ways Candida Destroys Your Health
There’s a lot of talk about how Candida is bad for you. This is really an understatement. Candida isn’t just bad for you – given the chance it will destroy your health!
The Powerful Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is great for weight loss! Do a Google search and you’ll find plenty of stories (like this one) about how people who turned to intermittent fasting, or “IF” for short, have lost weight.
The Connection Between Metabolism and Your Health
Fitness and health experts talk all the time about boosting the metabolism to burn fat, lose weight and stay healthy. This begs the question, what exactly does metabolism have to do with your health?
Probiotics vs. Prebiotics: What’s the Difference?
Probiotics and prebiotics are both essential for good health and a great quality of life. You’re probably familiar with probiotics, the health-promoting bacteria that live in your digestive tract.
Are Digestive Enzymes Good for You?
Many people today, especially in the U.S., have started supplementing with digestive enzymes. They take them to ease gas, bloating and indigestion. Some take them to reduce inflammation.
Why NASA is studying the health benefits of Spirulina
Sometimes it seems popular health foods rarely get a lot of positive support from mainstream nutrition and health authorities. That’s why when an organization like NASA studies the potential value of a super-health food like spirulina, well, it gets a lot of attention.
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