Good health is dependent on properly digesting and absorbing the food we eat, and in turn, this ability is dependent on the availability of digestive enzymes. Although you’ve probably heard of digestive enzymes, chances are that your diet is deficient in them and that your potential for optimal health is being compromised as a result.

Enzymes are proteins that facilitate chemical reactions. Nearly every biological function of a cell depends on enzymes, and as such, they’re critical to our health. Similar to the theory that mammals are limited to approximately 1 billion heartbeats, it’s also believed that we have a limited capacity for enzyme production. Based on this theory, anything that puts unnecessary demand on the body to produce enzymes, such as a diet that’s deficient in them, could compromise health and shorten lifespan.

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Due to the massive amount of confusing and conflicting nutritional information, many people find it practically impossible to implement a healthy diet. Fortunately, there’s one basic and foundational principle of healthy nutrition that clears the confusion and makes it much easier to eat well.

Unfortunately, the concept of a healthy diet has become very ambiguous and most people who think that they’re eating well are often mistaken. Despite making a significant effort, they fail to recognize this one simple, important, and effective principle of healthy eating.

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Modern society has become so obsessed with appearance that people are sacrificing their health and wellbeing just to look better. Are you one of them?

Unfortunately, most people don’t realize that their efforts to improve their appearance may ultimately be compromising their quality of life. In addition, the physical improvements they seek rarely lead to the satisfaction that they expect. Although an attractive appearance can be a great source of satisfaction, it’s certainly not worth compromising your health, and in turn, your ability to live a fulfilling life.

The following are some of the more common ways that people are undermining their health in order to improve their appearance.

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Whether you’re an athlete or not, the following interview with top powerlifter Eric Talmant will help you understand the importance of prioritizing your health over your fitness and appearance.

When I first started learning about natural health, I was frequently frustrated by how rarely it’s principles are applied to the needs of an athlete. After all, following conventional advice for sports oriented nutrition and conditioning is part of what led me to my prior health problems. As both an elite athlete and a big advocate of natural health, and also a fellow Metabolic Typing advisor, Eric Talmant bridges this gap. As such, I’m thrilled to have him share his unique perspective with you.

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The acai berry has received an incredible amount of publicity over the past few years and has become an extremely popular health food supplement. Despite the high demand for acai berry products and their expensive prices, they’re not the magical solution that many people consider them to be.

Acai berries are the fruit of a palm tree that’s native to Central and South America and are often described as having a taste that resembles a mix of raspberry and chocolate. Although they’re frequently advertised as having incredible health benefits, many of the claims about acai berry products are nothing but hype.

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Nutritional supplements have become so popular that they’re readily available in supermarkets and even department stores. But are they good for you? And do you need them?

Diet Comes First

Just as their name suggests, nutritional supplements are meant to supplement a good diet, not replace it. If you’re not eating well, supplements aren’t going to make up for it.

Our bodies are evolved to get the nutrients and minerals we need from food, not pills. Because natural foods often contain unique combinations of nutrients that are necessary for proper assimilation, natural food is often absorbed and utilized better than supplements are. And depending on the quality of the supplement and whether it’s from a natural or synthetic source, the nutrients from the supplement may not even be absorbed at all.

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