Balanced Existence

Protein requires an acid medium in order to be digested. The production of hydrochloric acid is stimulated when protein is consumed and enters the stomach. This activates the enzyme pepsin which has the function of splitting and digesting protein. Incidentally, seasoning your steak with pepper aids digestion because pepper stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Also if you are dehydrated your body may not have enough water available to produce adequate amounts of hydrochloric acid and you’ll experience problems such as heartburn and reflux.

There you are, just sitting there, minding your own business when you hear something calling you. The little voice that is calling you is very quiet, but somehow very compelling. You stand up and go in search of the source. The sound, you discover, is coming from the pantry (or vending machine) and is your favorite sugary treat calling your name.