by
Paul
Benhaimexamples of how we can get our life giving, energy filled enzymes.
Note that seeds, lentils, beans and chickpeas contain enzyme
blockers. Nature doesn't want the seed to germinate prematurely
unless the conditions are perfect for continuation of life. All nuts
and seeds contain such inhibitors, raw peanuts being especially
high. This can be stopped by sprouting or cooking the beans well.
In general, cooked foods have had their enzymes destroyed, they
cannot be balanced by just adding a salad to every meal.
If we do not consume enzymes in our diet then our
pancreas is forced to produce them. Modern humans have the
largest and most overworked pancreas relative to body weight of
any known species on earth. Our production of enzymes is limited.
In his book Enzyme Nutrition, Dr Howell states 'When it gets to the
point that you cannot make certain enzymes, then your life ends'.
When enzymes are not digesting they roam around the body to
protect the entire system from disease and toxicity - demonstrating
one of the great benefits of fasting.
When you eat food, acid secretion (which kills enzymes) is
minimal for the first 30 minutes and is unlikely to disturb natural
enzymes for at least an hour. When the food first reaches the top
section of the stomach little acid or enzymes are secreted by the
body. During this time enzymes in the food are able to start work
allowing less for the body to do later.
Wheat
grass
Young grasses are very different from the mature plants they turn
into that are used for flour and oats and so on. Grass is
everywhere and few people realise that grass comes from
sprouted grains. Animals that feel sick either feed on such grass
or abstain from food totally. Cereal grasses are super-vegetables