Digestive Enzymes

Natural Digestive Enzymes in Food: 12 Best Sources (Bromelain, Papain, Lipase & More)

· June 18, 2026
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Plenty of the people who come to me describing bloating, post-meal heaviness, or visible undigested material in their stools haven’t yet considered whether their diet is delivering adequate enzyme support. Before I ever suggest a supplement, I investigate what enzyme-containing whole foods they’re actually consuming — because living foods offer digestive enzymes in a biochemical … Read more

The Sprouting Kit That Added Live Enzymes to Every Meal I Cook

· May 30, 2026
The Sprouting Kit That Added Live Enzymes to Every Meal I Cook

My background includes years of hands-on experience helping other people through digestive wellness challenges, but I’m not a doctor and don’t practice gastroenterology. What you’ll read here reflects observations from my work and my own practice—not clinical diagnosis or treatment advice. Please speak with your own healthcare provider before introducing any new food, supplement, or … Read more

I Added Chromium Picolinate to My Gut Health Stack and My Sugar Cravings Vanished

· May 16, 2026
I Added Chromium Picolinate to My Gut Health Stack and My Sugar Cravings Vanished

What I share here reflects personal experience and observations from comparing notes with other people over more than a decade in digestive wellness, but it’s not a substitute for medical advice. Before you begin taking chromium picolinate or any new supplement — particularly if you’re currently on medication or managing a diagnosed condition — check … Read more

Digestive Enzymes for Bloating: Can They Actually Stop That Post-Meal Discomfort

· January 30, 2026
Digestive Enzymes for Bloating: Can They Actually Stop That Post-Meal Discomfort

I was reviewing someone’s food diary when something jumped out at me: the same meals appeared repeatedly — lentil soup, stir-fried broccoli, whole-grain pasta with olive oil — and almost without exception, bloating and pressure arrived within 60 minutes of eating them. What struck me was that the person’s body seemed to tolerate simpler meals … Read more

Natural Foods That Boost Your Digestive Enzyme Production Without Supplements

· January 29, 2026
Natural Foods That Boost Your Digestive Enzyme Production Without Supplements

A reader messaged me recently asking why her stomach felt so weighed down after meals, as if digestion had stalled completely. She described that familiar heaviness settling in for hours, and wondered whether her body simply wasn’t built to process food efficiently. That conversation stuck with me because it touches on something I’ve come to … Read more

Lactase, Lipase, Amylase: Understanding the Enzymes Behind Every Meal You Eat

· January 26, 2026
Lactase, Lipase, Amylase: Understanding the Enzymes Behind Every Meal You Eat

Digestive enzyme questions land in my inbox nearly as often as questions about bloating itself — and for good reason. Whether it’s the uncomfortable heaviness after pasta, the unpredictable cramping that follows ice cream, or meals that simply refuse to move through your system smoothly, enzyme function sits at the center of it all. I … Read more