Understanding Enzymes and Probiotics

Understanding Enzymes and Probiotics: What’s the Difference? Today, let's talk about two important things for your digestive health: enzymes and probiotics. Understanding enzymes and probiotics is key to keeping your gut happy and healthy. They might sound like complicated words, but don't worry—we'll make it easy to understand. What Are Enzymes? Enzymes are special proteins that help break down the food you eat into smaller pieces. Think of them as tiny scissors cutting up food so your body can use it for energy, growth, and repair. There are different types of enzymes for different kinds of food. For example, some enzymes help digest proteins, while others work on…

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Food Sensitivity Testing

Food sensitivity testing (also called food intolerance), is highly beneficial to uncover hidden conditions and symptoms. I have clients that end up with high sensitivity to what we consider highly healthy foods such as beets or blueberries. Of course, beets and blueberries may be good for 80% of people. However, if you are one of the 20%, then clearly it is not the right food for you and will do more harm than good. “The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.”― Ann Wigmore Is food sensitivity testing the same as food allergies testing? Exposure…

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