Digestive Enzymes and Gut Health

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2 Signs of Enzyme Deficiency That You Can’t Miss!

by Body Ecology

Excerpts from the article:

Digestive enzymes unlock the nutrients in your food. They are categorized by the macronutrients that they release—proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Raw foods are naturally rich in enzymes. Vegetables and fruits contain plant enzymes that assist with their own digestion. Raw dairy also contains enzymes that help the body to break down milk sugars, which are often difficult to digest. If you suffer from bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine or have trouble digesting fatty foods, you could have an enzyme deficiency.

Enzyme deficiency may cause digestive issues, as well as other symptoms like:
Acne
Eczema
Headaches
Mood swings
Joint pain

Tips to Optimize Digestion 
+ Drink water between meals to prevent digestive enzymes from being diluted when eating.
+ Drink ginger tea to stimulate brush border and pancreatic enzymes after meals or before bed.
+ Cook and prepare foods with coconut oil to stimulate the lipase enzyme and support fat digestion.
+ Eat cultured vegetables at every meal to enhance digestion with natural enzyme support.
+ Try the Body Ecology Principle of Food Combining to aid in digestion at each meal.
+ Try the Body Ecology Principle of 80/20 to leave room for digestive enzymes after eating.
+ Use an enzyme supplement (Body Ecology recommends their brand).
+ Digestion Support essential oil blend.