Food Enzymes For Health & Vitality
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Enzymes carry out each chemical reaction within cells, and as such, they represent the "life force" of the cell. If the enzymes are weakened, in short supply or not able to properly function, the health of each cell would be in jeopardy, and hence the life of the whole being.
Dr. Edward Howell - Enzyme Pioneer
According to Dr. Howell (1898-1988), we do become enzyme deficient, and this leads to degenerative disease. Howell believed we are all born with an enzyme potential which has to last a lifetime. They need to be preserved and not carelessly wasted. The way to do this is to make sure the metabolic enzymes which run our bodies are not diverted to the task of digesting food.
The Fatal Process
This is the term Howell used for cooking. Whether boiling, frying or baking, the enzymes in foods are killed off by the high temperatures.
Fasting and Raw Foods
Raw food therapies have a long tradition in some parts of Europe where they are used as a therapeutic tool to overcome health problems. Raw foods contain enzymes, preserving the enzyme potential as does fasting to an even greater extent. Metabolic enzymes are now able to focus on the job of healing the body.
Howell did not advocate an all raw diet. He didn't think this would be palatable for many people. He suggested the use of digestive enzyme supplements with cooked foods.
I would recommend the following as a guide to preserving the enzyme potential and placing less of a burden on the digestive system as well as the rest of the body.
Don't overeat. This is about the worst dietary offence you can commit. Aim to eat just enough to satisfy you and no more.
Increase raw fruit and vegetable consumption. Decrease cooked, refined and adulterated foods, especially high calorie sugary/fatty foods.
Avoid foods which you like but you know don't agree with your digestive system.
Look at the principles behind food combining, where concentrated starches and protein are separated. This eases the digestive burden.
Make sure you drink enough water. A good amount is half a pint about thirty minutes before meals. The digestive process requires water. The metabolic enzymes function more efficiently with water.
All the above measures will help to preserve enzymes, take the load off the digestive system and ease the burden on every cell in the body.
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