If you ever felt gassy or bloated after eating nuts, you’re not alone. It’s a common side effect, thanks to compounds in nuts called phytates and tannins, which make them difficult to digest. And eating too much fat, which is found abundantly in nuts, in a short period of timeRead More →

Lipase – pronounced “lie-pace” – this enzyme breaks down fats. How many types of lipase are there? The three different types of lipase are: Pharyngeal lipase, which is produced in the mouth and is most active in the stomach. Hepatic lipase, which is produced by the liver and regulates theRead More →