Whether you’re tired, achy or bloated, reach for these snacks which deliver additional enzymes that lend a helping hand to optimize healthy eating. 

 

Achy?

Enjoy Pineapple

Fresh or frozen, this tropical treat is rich in bromelain, an enzyme that works to break down biofilms. And as a bonus, this enzyme has been shown to break up tissue-irritating proteins that can make muscles ache.

 

Bloated?

Try candied ginger

Zingibain, an enzyme in ginger, can help destroy the membrane around biofilms. Plant compounds in this spicy root also reduce abdominal pressure to relieve belly bloat and queasiness within 25 minutes.

Tired?

Snack on Figs

These sweet gems contain the enzyme ficin, which helps break apart the protein coating around biofilms. Another plus: a trio of nutrients in the figs improves the body’s ability to use glucose for fuel, preventing energy lulls for up to two hours.

First published in First of Women Magazine