Food Enzymes Food enzymes are a type of enzyme, which is active in raw food. Even though the body doesn’t produce them, they’re beneficial to the digestive system. All raw fruits and vegetables contain the necessary enzymes to break down the carbohydrates, proteins and fats found in that particular food. This lessens the burden on our digestive system. The raw …
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Milestones in the History of Vinegar Year Event Result Of The Event 794-1185 Samurai warriors of Japan used vinegar as a tonic They believed the vinegar tonic gave them power and strength 1735-1826 John Adams, the second president of the United States drank apple cider every morning for breakfast This showed how the components of …
In The Laundry Add ½ cup of vinegar to the wash cycle to prevent lint from clinging to the clothes. Add ¼ cup of vinegar to the last rinse cycle in just about any type of laundry. *** Don’t use vinegar on silk, rayon or acetate***The vinegar will dissolve the alkalies in the detergents and …
The enzyme responsible for breaking down fat or lipids is called lipase. It’s found in the stomach and also is used by the body to ward off allergic conditions and infectious viruses. Another name for lipase is lipolytic enzyme. Lipids include: Triglycerides such as fats and oils Phospholipids such as lecithin Sterols such as cholesterol Lipases are the …
Kefir, pronounced kuh-feer (alternate pronunciations being kee-fur or kef-fur), is a tart drink originally of the Caucasus, made from cow milk or sometimes goat milk. The name kefir is believed to have originated from the Turkish word “kef.” The word is still used in Middle Eastern languages to refer to “pleasure” or “good feeling.” It’s …
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Vinegar is defined as a sour liquid obtained by fermentation of dilute alcoholic liquids and used as a condiment or preservative. Vinegar is made by two processes, which are distinct. They both involve the action of harmless microorganisms that turn sugars into acetic acid. The first is called alcoholic fermentation and occurs when yeast turns …
If your body needs enzymes; for example, to fight off a viral or bacterial attack, it must borrow enzymes from another system in your body. This is usually the digestive system since this system uses more enzymes than any other system in your body. Between 60 to 80 percent of your body’s energy is used by …