The Power of Enzymes and New Raw Sunflower Lecithin plus a Quick Goji Berry Recipe perfect for Summer

Amylase Enzyme

Life is not possible without enzymes. Enzymes regulate thousands of biochemical reactions that take place inside our bodies every moment. The discovery of enzymes and their role in health is one of the greatest breakthroughs ever achieved in nutrition. Only raw foods and enzyme supplements contain enzymes as they are destroyed by the high heat of cooking or processing. Enzymes can help us attain our optimal weight, accelerate detoxification and cleansing, and they greatly assist the digestive process. Enzymes also increase nutrient assimilation and can help rejuvenate aged skin and internal organs. Animals living in the wild get all the enzymes they need from their diets because they only eat raw, living foods. But if you look at human diets, which typically consist of large amounts of cooked foods, you will find enzyme deficiencies and all of the ailments associated with them.

What Are Enzymes?

Enzymes are a requirement for life. No vitamin, mineral or hormone can do any work without enzymes. Without them, seeds could not sprout, fruit could not ripen and our bodies could not break down sugars, fats, etc. In fact, most of our body's most basic functions cannot occur without enzymes. One of the reasons a high fever is so deadly is that enzymatic reactions in the body begin to stop. Enzymes are small protein-like molecules that transform amino acids, fats, starches, and minerals into forms usable by our bodies. There are many different types of enzymes, each with its own role. Lipase, for example breaks down lipids (fats), protease breaks down proteins, and amylase breaks down carbohydrates. Enzymes are created by our pancreas but we should be getting an abundance of them from our diet. Raw foods contain the enzymes our bodies need to help digest and absorb that particular food, not all of the other foods we eat. For example, if one were to eat a veggie burger, the enzymes in the lettuce and tomato would help our bodies break down and assimilate the lettuce and tomato, but not the bun, patty, ketchup, etc.

Life requires enzymes Cellulase Enzyme

Danger of Enzyme Deficiencies

The Sunfood Difference

Beauty Enzymes is the most potent formula on the market - tested to be 7 times more potent than most enzyme products and twice as potent as the next-best formula. Enyzmes for supplements are typically grown a nutrient rich medium called a substrate. Many enzyme products are grown on low quality substrates that can even contain genetically modified ingredients, such as dextrose, which can lead to contamination of the enzyme. But Beauty Enzymes are only grown on non-GMO substrates and are guaranteed to be free of GMOs. Sunfood Beauty Enzymes are: 100% non-GMO 100% plant based and vegan (no pancreatin or other animal products) 100% certified kosher 100% excipient free 100% non-irradiated

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How to use Beauty Enzymes

Lecithin is a great source of the nutrient choline, which is vital for brain function and development and supports liver health. Previously the suggested sources for choline were foods such as egg yolk and fatty meats. Soy lecithin was also recommended but most is produced from genetically modified soy and can be difficult to digest. But we are happy to announce a new, raw, vegan, non-GMO, Sunflower Lecithin. Aside from its nutritional benefits, lecithin is also a natural emulsifier (thickener), which chocolatiers will tell you is an essential ingredient for fine cacao creations.

Sunflower Lecithin, Raw, 16oz, Love Raw Foods $14.95 - Add to Cart

There are endless, delicious ways to take advantage of the benefits of goji berries. Here is one of our favorite summer favorites: 16 oz fresh squeezed organic orange juice 1/4 cup goji berries 1/4 cup fresh or frozen fruit Simply pour orange juice into blender and blend in gojis and fruit of your choice to desired smoothness.