ENZYMES ARE IMPORTANT piece of the nutritional puzzle, especially when you’re trying to lose belly fat or any excess weight. They help break down food in the digestive system and produce valuable nutrients. One of the main reasons for excess belly fat comes from food that stays in the digestive system too long. Enzymes break down food and prevent it from turning into fat. And enzymes release energy nutrients that burn calories.

Enzymes are catalysts that help break down food for digestion. They are found in most fresh and raw fruits and vegetables, as well as foods such as yogurt. Some of the top enzyme producers include pineapple, papaya, grapes, mango, kiwi, avocado, melons, carrots, celery, kale, cabbage, and raw honey. However, some fermented vegetables produce enzymes, especially sauerkraut and pickles.

GUARANTEE THE VALUE OF THE ENZYME

You get the most value from your food when you do the following:

1. First, buy fresh and crunchy products

2. Keep the skins of fruits and vegetables fresh, especially during refrigeration.

3. Don’t soak your fresh fruits or vegetables

4. Wash and scrub your products well

5. Enzymes are best obtained when products are eaten raw.

6. If you need to cook it, cook the products whole or in large pieces with the shell.

7. It is better to cook food for the shortest time possible.

8. Use quick cooking methods: blanching, steaming, sautéing or broiling.

9. Cook vegetables until soft but crisp and colorful.

10. Serve food promptly

PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Women of childbearing age

Pregnant or breastfeeding women

People over 50 years old

Some vegetarians

People who do not consume dairy products

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Enzymes help convert food into energy and aid in exercise. Enzymes help prevent fatigue, muscle cramps, weakness, joint pain, help preserve bone strength. In addition, they help burn calories, fight toxins in the bloodstream, maintain a good metabolism, break down and dissolve belly fats.

TIPS FOR INCREASING ENZYME CONSUMPTION

Fat-burning enzymes are more common in fresh fruits and vegetables, so:

Add fresh fruit to your breakfast

Eat fresh, raw vegetables with a small salad for lunch and dinner.

Add beans and seed sprouts to your salads.

Buy only whole foods like brown rice and whole grain breads and cereals

At lunch and dinner make sure there is something green in addition to yellow or orange.

Don’t boil your vegetables

If you must have a snack, look for fresh, raw vegetables.

Occasionally try green smoothies or slushies

Drink about 16 ounces of water before a meal, but not water during a meal.

Eat your fruits at the end of the meal.

· If necessary, take a supplement, but talk to your doctor first!