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Sylvia Rose
Feb 34 min read
Three Types of Amylase in Digestion & Fermentation
Amylase, a primary digestive enzyme, helps decompose carbohydrates into simple sugars. It's integral to digestion and yeast -driven...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 24 min read
Five Types of Resistant Starch: Fiber & Health
Resistant starch is a carbohydrate. It doesn't digest in the small intestine but ferments in the large to provide fibrous bulk and...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 24 min read
Amylase: Starch to Sugar Enzyme of Digestion & Fermentation
Amylase is a powerful digestive enzyme, also important to fermentation. In saliva, it initiates digestion by decomposing starches into...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 23 min read
Lignans: Nature's Weapons of Defense
Lignans are compounds found mainly in whole grains, vegetables and seeds. Plants use them as defense weapons against threats like...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 17 min read
Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Queen of Yeasts
Saccharomyces cerevisiae , brewer's or baker's yeast, is undisputed Queen of yeasts. This immobile single-celled organism is popular in...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 13 min read
Digestive Enzymes: Amylase, Lipase & Protease
Amylase, lipase & protease are digestive enzymes essential to health. As biological catalysts they metabolize macronutrients into...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 14 min read
Molybdenum (Mo): Ecology & Human Health
Molybdenum (Mo) is a chemical element of great importance to nature, industry and health. A transition metal, molybdenum is also an...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 316 min read
Seven Trace Minerals: Nature's Little Helpers
Trace minerals are vital nutrients the human body needs in miniscule amounts. Supporting enzyme functions in processes such as oxygen...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 316 min read
Fermenting Green Beans: Salt, Brine & Bacteria
Fermentation is an easy, ancient process of preservation. Salt is dissolved in natural juice and/or water to make brine. Fermenting...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 313 min read
Power of Pepsin: Potent Digestive Enzymes
Pepsin is an enzyme important to digestion and health. It breaks down protein-rich foods for smooth function of the gastrointestinal (GI)...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 305 min read
Enzymes: Marvels of Nature & Human Health
Enzymes are biological catalysts in functions essential to life. They ensure smooth digestion, fuel cellular activities and help maintain...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 282 min read
Organic Polymers: Ecology & Natural Health
Polymers are large molecules made of repeating units called monomers. They're integral to the structure of matter, and occur in synthetic...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 277 min read
Seven Probiotics: Human Digestive Health
Probiotics help maintain human health and support environmental balance. Seven major probiotics species benefit human physical and mental...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 275 min read
How & Why to Ferment Green Beans
Fermentation brings layers of flavor and a range of health benefits. Green beans are nutritious, but nourishing factors can be inhibited...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 274 min read
Fermenting Cabbage to Make Sauerkraut
Fermenting cabbage to make sauerkraut is a cultural and culinary tradition. This tangy side dish und sausage topping has plenty of health...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 274 min read
Cellulose: Plant Fibers of Structure & Strength
Cellulose is a polysaccharide or multi-sugar compound, one of the most abundant carbohydrates. Known for its flexible rigidity it...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 263 min read
Phytic Acid: Mother Nature's Nutrient Secrets
Phytic acid supports plant health and environmental sustainability. This multi-dimensional compound is vital to nature. Besides...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 263 min read
Lectins & Phytates: Nature of Plants + Human Health
Lectins and phytates are compounds essential for plant health. In small amounts they benefit humans. Lectins protect plants, often with...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 265 min read
Potassium (K): Human Health & Environment
Potassium an essential element with great influence in human health and the natural environment. Here are its scientific properties,...
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Sylvia Rose
Jan 267 min read
7 Primary Electrolytes: Essential Ions & Health
Electrolytes are essential minerals that carry electric charges. Dysfunction can make them fire off in unwanted ways. Integral for...
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