Perhaps to your surprise, unrefined, organic sugar is less easily consumed by the yeast than refined white. That said, it’s good to be aware that the pineapple yeast itself is a factory for converting sugars out and therefore you don’t really need to worry about empty calories from the sugar type (if it is one you normally might avoid). The white sugar is just a fuel source consumed by the yeast creating a very powerful protein consuming enzyme.
What are Digestive Enzymes?
Digestive Enzymes break down your food so your body can absorb the nutrients it needs to function well. Digestive Enzymes are created naturally in the pancreas and small intestine but they can become deficient over time. They can become sluggish with age, as a result of a poor diet, or due to chronic stress (the most common source).
What helps restore normal digestive function?
* A diet low in fat, sugar and grains and high in fruits and vegetables
* At least 30 minutes of exercise, 4-5 times a week (walking, cycling, hiking, running, yoga, weight training, etc.)
* Chronic stress management
What can we do when we have tried all of the above and we still need help?
You can consult with a health practitioner to get to the root of the issue while introducing natural Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes into your diet.
What are the symptoms of a sluggish digestive system?
* Gas and bloating after meals
* Feeling like you have a rock in your gut (food sitting in your stomach)
* Undigested food in your stool
* Feeling full after just a few bites
* Chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea or both
Where can I find Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes?
Probiotics can be found in health food stores (in the form of capsules, bottled Kombucha, bottled Kefir, and in Sauerkraut). You can also make them at home with a Kombucha Mushroom, Kefir Grains, and much more.
Digestive Enzymes can found health food stores (in the form of capsules). You can also make them at home with pineapple, lemons and Sugar.
*Remember to incorporate Probiotics and Enzymes into your diet gradually. It may shock your system, so try a small amount for the first couple of weeks. You can then increase your dose every week until you get the desired results.*
How do you make Digestive Enzymes at home?
Please see my video here or you can follow the instructions below:
You will need sugar, a large pineapple, 6-7 lemons, and a container to ferment your enzymes.
1. Ensure that the lemons are clean and dry before slicing.
2. Remove the pineapple peel and the ends of the lemons and slice all
3. Start at the bottom of the jar with a layer of pineapple and follow with a layer of lemons and sugar
4. Once the jar is full, cover it to keep insects like fruit flies out of the brew
5. Rotate the jar once daily to cover all the fruit at the top of the jar with juices. This will prevent any mold from forming while it ferments.
6. Allow to ferment for three weeks
7. Drink 2 tbs or 1 oz one hour before every meal. Take it consistently before every meal for at least one week to evaluate it's effectiveness.
If your symptoms persist try increasing your dose slowly for another week. If they still persist, you may want to explore more natural remedies in addition to the enzymes. I have detailed my personal digestive health mix below.
What makes you an expert?
Although I am not an expert on the subject, I have researched natural digestive remedies a great deal. I am blessed to have a doctor that is aware of the impact of food and stress on the body. He is in fact the only doctor I have met that is on a strict raw, vegan diet and recommends this to all his patients. I have explored many natural options and have shared my experiences and struggles with my doctor. Through a lot of trial and error, this is what I have found to have the biggest impact on my digestion:
1. Stress management (this can be in the form of talk-therapy, yoga, meditation or whatever helps you enter a relaxed and happy state daily)
2. Pineapple-Lemon enzymes one hour before every meal
4. Probiotics daily (preferably home-made kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, etc.)
5. Kombucha when I feel like having a fizzy treat (usually once daily)
6. Reducing my sugar intake. I accomplished this by journaling with the myfitnesspal app. You can easily manage your intake if you are aware of how much you consume on a daily basis.
7. Eating more raw fruit and vegetables.
8. Exercising daily. Having a dog helps keep me stay active!
The above is what works for me but please feel free to share your experiences or ask questions in the notes below.
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