Tag: enzymes

You can’t miss the beautiful and vibrant color of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and its comforting aroma that fills your senses. This ancient herbaceous spice...

A stinky, cheese-like Japanese food called natto, produced by fermenting soybeans with the bacteria Bacillus subtilis is behind a potent anti-clotting enzyme. This enzyme...

When you think of a pineapple, what comes to mind? Piña coladas perhaps? Cue the song!) Or Hawaiian pizza? This juicy tropical fruit deserves...

Dark chocolate is good for us - this we know. In previous articles we have outlined just why our love affair with this rich,...

It may seem that any discussion with poop as the main attraction is best suited for a couple of youngsters. However, while you may...

You may have heard it said that juicing is good for you - and it is. With few Americans getting the recommended daily amounts...

You’re probably aware that raw, unprocessed foods are wonderful for your body as well as your waistline. Raw diet foodists believe that eating foods...

Honey is a nutrient-dense food that has a wide array of medicinal qualities. This golden substance has been shown to fight cancer and heart...

A recent study published by JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that there is some evidence indicating that those who follow a vegetarian diet have reduced...

Most of us have a very basic understanding of how enzymes work and what they actually do in our bodies. However, understanding the role...