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Enzymes! Not just any old enzyme will do…. But living enzymes and concentrated nutrients in an easily digestible form – that just about sums up the advantages of freshly made juices.
Most people are not aware just how important living enzymes are and the potential impact on our health.
Possibly the most common thing we think about when we hear the word enzyme, is digestive enzymes. Most of us would be aware that these are essential for the proper breakdown and absorption of the food we eat.
However, there is a whole ‘secret’ enzyme life that perhaps some people would rather you did not know about… That is the great benefit that can come from the living enzymes available in raw food and fresh juices.
Enzymes are catalysts which means they trigger biochemical reactions within our bodies; that is providing they are still active and not destroyed by cooking or oxidization.
It is the action of these living or active enzymes that are credited with some of the wonderful health benefits that come from consuming raw foods and raw juices.
We will look at some of the benefits next time, meanwhile here is another Juicing Recipe…
Keep Regular!
2-3 Red Apples, 1 Pear
Clean and cut the fruit into quarters (no need to peel or de-seed). Feed the quarters into your juicer and drink fresh!
Yours for better health,
Lynne 
Raw Foods and Juices
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My favorite veggie juice combination is about 50% carrots, 20% red beets, 20% orange or yellow bell peppers, and 10% cherries.
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