Why is pasteurized and homogenized milk harmful?
Pasteurized and homogenized milk involves boiling, which kills many of the natural enzymes and vitamins. One such enzyme is phosphates, which is essential for calcium absorption. Other enzymes partially or completely lost are lipase, which is important for fat digestion and galactase, necessary for milk sugar digestion. Go Top Why are fresh vegetable juices and sprouts important to nutrition? All fresh juices contain amino acids in an easy-to-digest state. The higher content of amino acids is found in green leafy vegetables and sprouts (such as barley green, wheat grass, alfalfa and sunflower). Fresh juices also contain nutrients like vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll. Juices are excellent sources of enzymes. It is best to drink juices at least 15-20 minutes before a meal or between meals. Sprouts are specially beneficial due to high content of their antioxidant properties and free radical scavenger action. Sprouts also provide a healthy cellular environment, which is a function of an