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Everyone followed a raw food diet back in the day. And by ‘back in the day’ we mean before man (and woman –  actually, it

There are times when the body doesn’t make enough digestive enzymes. This will obviously have an impact on the digestive process. So, what happens when

Probiotics are micro-organisms that provide big health benefits to those who eat or drink them. They are often referred to as friendly bacteria. The World

We admit it. Science has yet to fully throw its weight behind some of the bolder claims of a raw food diet being healthier for

For people who can’t make enough digestive enzymes because of a serious health condition, GPs prescribe enzyme medication. These conditions include pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis or

The simple answer is ‘yes’. It is safe to take probiotics.  A major 2014 study, A Systematic Review of the Safety of Probiotics, concluded: “The

What is a raw food diet? Well, raw food is not just raw food. It means anything that has not been refined, chemically processed or

You can buy many forms of digestive enzyme supplements and they are considered to be safe when they are taken as recommended. It has been

A major 2014 study, A Systematic Review of the Safety of Probiotics, found: “The overwhelming existing evidence suggests that probiotics are safe.” But that does

As with most health matters, there are two ways of going about replenishing the enzyme levels in the body. There is the ‘chemical route’ of

Probiotics are micro-organisms that provide big health benefits to those who eat or drink them. You will often hear them referred to as friendly bacteria.

Sometimes a list works best. Here is what you can eat on a raw food diet.  purified/filtered water organic foods fresh fruit and raw vegetables

Digestive enzymes are naturally occurring and help break down food so the body can absorb nutrients. The body produces digestive enzymes – some in your

Time Some parts of switching to a raw food diet require more time than you would need with your current diet. But, like most things,

One word: yes. Going raw vegan can save the planet.  A paper published in the journal Science last year came to this conclusion – we

There are a large number of different kinds of bacteria in your digestive system at any one time. But for the system to work properly