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Enzyme Nutrition: The Food Enzyme Concept [Paperback]

Edward Howell
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22 Oct 1987
Dr. Howell is often called the "father of food enzymes". During the '30's and '40's of this century, he did incredible research to prove that food enzymes were an essential nutrient, and that cooking and processing of foods destroy them, thereby creating dramatic changes in our ability to digest food and remain healthy. This is a classic in the field.

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Avery Publishing Group Inc.,U.S. (22 Oct 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0895292211
  • ISBN-13: 978-0895292216
  • Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 1.3 x 22.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 141,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I adhere to the philosophy that both the living organism and its enzymes are inhabited by a vital principle or life energy which is separate and distinct from the caloric energy liberated from food by enzyme action. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars Having a life worthy of living. 22 May 2004
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An interesting subject although the research is a bit outdated. I read too the comments of its critics which were equally as outmoded. Their criticism failed to invalidate the generality of Howell's thesis. Interestingly, Dr Roy Walford of the "120 year diet plan" fame passed away lately in his mid 70s while seemingly Dr Howell was still jogging at this age. Apparently his wife too looked 20 years younger than her age. An interesting point and nothing more, but, I'm impressed. Three days ago I started practicing Dr Howell's recommendations and while it is still early days I have already noticed a distinct increase in energy, libido, and well-being, and a decrease in BP. During the course of this morning my feeling of well-being was so high that it was probably my early 20s when I last experienced such a sensation. It's now almost 6pm and I continue to feel good. I too am in my mid 70s and maintain good health without aches or pains but, then, I take saturated fat in abundance with my meals! I enjoyed this book and would see it as being complimentary to Sally Fallon's book, "Nourishing Traditions". Unlike Walford, my interest is not in extending life, but, rather, having a life worthy of living which is probably more in alignment with the views of Dr Howell.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I switched! 12 Feb 1998
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This book lays out so well the role that "enzymes" play in our health, that by the time I finished reading it, I switched to a "live-foods" diet. This book is a must read for anyone who's interested in improving their health.
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This book is a well reasoned account of the essential role of Enzymes in human and animal nutrition.

It begins by outlining the basic thesis of the author, that humans have a limited enzyme potential, and when this is exhausted life ceases. In this way he equates enzymes with life force.

Howell then goes on to draw examples from animal physiology, and research to illustrate his points.

This book is written to be accessible to the lay person, so those looking for the kind of rigour to be found in a peer reviewed Journal should look elsewhere. Although much of the research is quite old, this does not diminish its relevance or its impact.

The logic underlying some of Howell's ideas is appealing, and is supported by facts drawn from dietary and veterinarian sources. even if they have not always been studied directly.

The idea pancreas secretions adapt to to dietary needs fits with the idea that the body conserves energy and does not perform work beyond need. This leads to the idea that eating enzyme rich "living" foods conserves pancreatic enzymes. Since the pancreas has finite capacity to produce enzymes, this must increase the availability of metabolic enzymes.

This falls short of demonstrating that the body has a finite enzyme potential. But the fact that studies have shown enzyme production declines with age supports rather than refutes this hypothesis. This allied with the fact that the body uses enzymes from food, sparing its own digestive enzymes lends further credibility to this idea.

The role of the protease enzyme Cathepsin, in the digestion of meat provides an insight into the role of meat in the human diet. Raw meat contains this enzyme in abundance, and it acts to break down meat protein. It is present in all animals and serves to explain how carnivores can digest prey that are swallowed whole. Killer whales eating seals and snakes eating small mammals are cited.

Cooking meat destroys this enzyme, and places the burden of digestion on us. This illustrates the value of rare steak, which is kept for some time to allow the enzymes to act, or the practice of burying meat practised in some traditional cultures.

The value of fruit and vegetable enzymes is expanded upon in several places. It is noted that such enzymes are active at low PH (3-4) and therefore contribute to pre-digestion in the stomach.

Overall this book provides an interesting, enzyme centred perspective on the world of nutrition. This perspective provides excellent food for thought. It also highlights the value of living food and forms the basis for further study and research.
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