Raw/fermented unlock: Bloating/gas ↓, absorption ↑, inflammation ↓. Heat kills—eat fresh.
How Enzymes Work
Mouth-to-colon breakdown: Food enzymes + saliva/pancreas/probiotics → no heartburn/constipation/malabsorption.
Enzymes by Macro
Carbs/Fiber/Lactose
| Enzyme | Foods | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Lactase | Kefir, yogurt, aged cheese (cheese post), raw sauerkraut | Lactose intolerance ↓ |
| Amylase | Mango, raw honey (honey post), banana, kimchi, ACV mother | Starch → sweet/energy |
| Fiber (Cellulase/etc.) | Dates, raw carrots/apples/pineapple, ferments | IBS/gas ↓ (enzymes post) |
Protein (Proteolytic)
| Enzyme | Foods |
|---|---|
| Bromelain/Papain/Zingibain | Pineapple, kiwi, papaya, figs, ginger, raw honey, yogurt/kefir/natto/miso |
| More | Aged cheese, meat tenderizers |
Fat
| Enzyme | Foods |
|---|---|
| Lipase | Avocado, kefir/yogurt/miso/aged cheese |
Antioxidants (Catalase/SOD)
| Foods | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Liver/mushrooms/avocado/onions/kale/carrots/spinach/broccoli/cukes/pineapple/kiwi/seeds/almonds | Toxins/inflammation ↓; joints/heart/gray hair? (PMC7143822) |
Avoid: Trypsin inhibitors (soy/beans/lentils)—limit if bloating.
Meal Hacks
Bfast: Yoghurt + eggs + honey.
Lunch: Salad w/ avocado + ferments + ginger.
Dinner: Protein + pineapple/kiwi + kraut.
Ferment Boost: ACV/kimchi daily—broad enzymes (stomach acid post).
Wins: IBD/IBS relief, thrombosis ↓, OA symptoms (PubMed 15278753).
Raw/ferment daily—pancreas thanks you.
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