Monday, December 5, 2011

TerraZyme - Digestive Enzyme Complex

A Digestive Enzyme Complex - Product Description from From Everything Essential.Me:




doTERRA's TerraZyme™ Digestive Enzyme Complex is a proprietary blend of active whole­food enzymes and supporting mineral cofactors that are often deficient in cooked, processed, and preservative-laden foods. TerraZyme's powerful combination of digestive enzymes support the body's constant production of enzymes critical for healthy biochemical functions throughout the body including healthy digestion of food nutrients and cellular metabolism of nutrients to energy. TerraZyme includes a variety of whole-food enzymes that help with digestion of proteins, fats, complex carbohydrates, sugars and fiber.

Who Should Use this Product?
TerraZyme is formulated for use by all members of the family desiring supplemental whole­food enzymes. TerraZyme is an excellent product for individuals with specific food intolerances resulting from digestive enzyme deficiencies. TerraZyme is an excellent addition to doTERRA's monthly Lifelong Vitality supplement program of Alpha CRS+™, xEO Mega™, and Microplex VMz™.

Primary Benefits

• Supports healthy digestion and metabolism of enzyme-deficient, processed foods

• Speeds conversion of food nutrients to cellular energy

• Promotes gastrointestinal comfort and food tolerance

• Supports healthy production of metabolic enzymes

• Provides important mineral co-factors for systemic enzymatic activity

Concept
Enzymes are specialized proteins that function as catalysts in almost all cellular functions and chemical reactions throughout the body. Enzymes play a critical role in growth, healing, and reproduction. They are also necessary for breathing, thinking, immune function, hormone regulation, detoxification, and thousands of other biochemical functions. Enzymes are also necessary for digesting food nutrients and converting nutrients to energy in cells.

Enzymes can originate inside and outside the body. Endogenous enzymes are produced in the body and can be classified as metabolic enzymes and digestive enzymes. Metabolic enzymes are active in blood, tissues, and organs. Digestive enzymes are excreted by the liver and pancreas and help the body convert food to usable nutrients. Exogenous enzymes are enzymes originating outside the body and are classified as food enzymes. Food enzymes are found in raw, unprocessed foods and help break down nutrients during digestion.

The body's ability to constantly produce metabolic and digestive enzymes is limited by raw material availability and production capacity. If our diets do not include sufficient food enzymes to break down the food we eat, our body's endogenous enzyme resources must be directed towards the production of digestive enzymes to speed conversion of food to bioavailable nutrients. Production capacity directed towards the production of digestive enzymes is capacity not available for the production of important metabolic enzymes.

The body's constant need to produce digestive enzymes can result in chronic deficiencies in metabolic enzymes that are critical for optimal health and cell function. One example of an important metabolic enzyme is superoxide dismutase (SOD) which protects cells from free-radical molecules. Metabolic enzymes are also necessary for energy production, tissue growth and repair, and managing toxic waste products. When we eat foods that are rich in food enzymes, our bodies can use fewer resources to produce digestive enzymes and have more capacity to create optimal levels of metabolic enzymes.

Chronic enzyme deficiencies have been associated with numerous sub-optimal health conditions including gastrointestinal disease, yeast infections, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue, compromised immune system, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease among other degenerative conditions.


Food Enzyme Deficiencies
Fresh, raw foods naturally contain sufficient enzymes for proper digestion in the body. However, when food is cooked and processed, these naturally occurring food enzymes can be destroyed. The pasteurization, sterilization, radiation, preservation, freezing, and microwaving of our modern food supply can render food enzymes inactive or alter their structure so much that they become useless to the body. Food processing can also remove important vitamin and mineral cofactors of enzymatic chemistry in the body.

We can reduce the internal demand for production of digestive enzymes in our body by increasing the amounts of fresh, raw foods in our diets. Some experts suggest a healthy diet would include at least 60 percent of food nutrients coming from fresh, raw foods—a good goal but not always practical in our modern lifestyles. Using a whole-food supplement of food enzymes is a more convenient way to guarantee sufficient enzymes in the foods we eat.

doTERRA's TerraZyme™ Digestive Enzyme Complex
doTERRA's TerraZyme is a proprietary blend of eight active whole-food enzymes that are often deficient in cooked, processed, and preservative-laden foods. TerraZyme includes a variety of whole-food enzymes that help with digestion of proteins, fats, complex carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, and other food nutrients. TerraZyme also includes a patented Enzyme Assimilation System of whole-food minerals that are necessary cofactors for enzymatic activity throughout the body.

TerraZyme's powerful combination of whole-food enzymes support optimal health by promoting more efficient digestion of food nutrients and by reducing the demand for internal production of digestive nutrients thus freeing resources for optimal levels of metabolic enzyme production and activity. TerraZyme can also be used as targeted support for specific food intolerances of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates such as lactose.

TerraZyme is safe to use with every meal, every day by all members of the family. It includes doTERRA's Tummy Tamer Blend of peppermint, ginger, and caraway seed extracts to promote gastrointestinal comfort for those using TerraZyme for targeted digestive health.


Enzymes included and the activity they support

• Protease - Breaks down protein to peptides and amino acids.

• Amylase - Breaks down carbohydrates, starches, and sugars.

• Lipase - Breaks down fats and oils to be absorbed in the intestine.

• Lactase - Breaks down lactose that is found in milk sugars.

• Alpha Galactosidase - Breaks down complex polysaccharide sugars found in legumes and cruciferous vegetables that can cause bloating and gas.

• Cellulase - Breaks down fiber to help digest fruits and vegetables.

• Maltase - Breaks down maltose sugars to glucose for energy.

• Sucrase - Breaks down sucrose to fructose and glucose for energy.


What Makes This Product Unique?

• Proprietary blend of eight active whole-food enzymes

• Patentedt Enzyme Assimilation System of essential whole-food mineral cofactors including 72 trace minerals

• doTERRA Tummy Taming Blend™ of peppermint, ginger, and caraway seed

• Whole-food formula made with sodium lauryl sulfate-free HPMC vegetable capsules

• Safe to use by everyone in the family

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Kaytlyn is 2 years old TODAY!

KAYTLYN
You've had a birthday; shout "HOORAY"!
WE want to sing to you today.
One year older and wiser too,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to YOU!
(HINT: click on picture to make bigger)
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Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad


I just wanted to wish my
Mom and Dad
a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
40 YEARS!

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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Visit to Utah


In April I flew to Utah to see Kaytlyn and her mom and dad!
I'm a bit behind on my blogging, but better late than never.
We had tons of fun, jumping on the trampoline,
going for walks, and just hanging out.


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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Imaging that... I'm blogging

I know, you are all in shock, you are not seeing that Paradise Salad when you open to my blog this time. Some would say, "It's about dang time!" Well, while you all had your eye on my yummy salad, I'm sure some have even memorized the ingredients by now, a lot has happened here at the Fritz's.
Whitney turned 18, yes I missed her birthday blog, I'm sorry Whitney... maybe Kayla won't feel so bad now. No worries I'll devote a whole blog just for you.
Whitney officially graduated high school... another blog just for you Whit.
I welcomed several new babies to the world, but I don't have permission to blog all their stories, so those maybe coming, but maybe not. I'll make up for it though, as I have others I can blog.
Another grandbaby is coming to our family. Jamie is due with a grandson in October. I can't wrap my mind around a boy in our family. But we are all anxiously waiting to see this surely adorable baby boy.
So, there you have an appetizer of what's to come in the next few weeks/days on my blog.
Thanx for being so patient with me, (well at least most of you). I'll try not to procrastinate too long.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Paradise Salad


I made this salad for Easter, and it was FABULOUS!

It is a new family FAVORITE!

Paradise Salad

Candied Almonds:

1/2 cup sliced almonds

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Salad:


1/2 head green leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

1/2 head romaine lettuce, torn into bit-size pieces

1 cup chopped celery


4 green onions, chopped


1 10.75-ounce can mandarin orange sections, drained


1 avocado, cut into chunks


1 apple, diced


1/4 cup dried craisins


1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled


3 chicken breast halves, cooked and cut in bite size pieces


Dressing:


1/2 teaspoon salt


1/2 teaspoon pepper


1/4 cup vegetable oil


1 tablespoon chopped parsley


2 tablespoons sugar


2 tablespoons white wine vinegar



Prepare candied almonds:

Melt 3 tablespoons sugar in large skillet with sliced almonds, stirring continuously until almonds are coated. Caution: Don't allow sugar to caramelize. Spread out on wax paper to cool. Mix together all salad ingredients and candied almonds.

Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine all dressing ingredients. Mix well. Pour over salad and toss right before serving. Serves: 6.



I made an additional batch of dressing to pass with salad.


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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Asparagus

Asparagus contains a special kind of fiber, called inulin, which is essential for the healthy bacteria that live inside our gut and help us digest our food and keep our digestive system working properly. Asparagus is a good source of potassium, which can lower blood pressure. One cup of asparagus contains about 300 milligrams of potassium. Also rich in vitamin K, a one-cup serving of asparagus will provide over 100% of the daily requirement for this essential vitamin.

The Vit K assists the body in clotting properly, a real benefit when giving birth, and so many women have their doctors or midwives concerned when their BP goes up in late pregnancy the potassium could have real benefits as well.

A Recipe for Asparagus

(It’s that time of year!)

1 pound of asparagus

2 teaspoons olive oil or vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vinegar

¼ teaspoon salt

1 garlic clove, minced

2 teaspoons fresh herbs of your choice (parsley, tarragon, or sage) or 1 tsp dried

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash asparagus thoroughly, snap at natural weak spot. Discard thick bottoms. Whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, garlic and herbs. Place asparagus in large bowl and coat with dressing, then place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

The best way to prepare asparagus for cooking or baking (or raw eating) is to wash it thoroughly and then snap it – by hand – at its natural weak spot, which is usually a bit lower than half-way on the stalk. Save the upper part of the stalk (with the tip, which contains many of the nutrients) and discard the lower half, which is too tough for our digestion. Enjoy °Ü°


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