What Is A Raw Food Diet?
by Alan
LeStourgeon
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Raw food is food that is uncooked and unprocessed. It still contains
important enzymes which assist in the digestion and absorption of food.
Only this kind of food has functional “live” enzymes, which die when
food is cooked over 118 degrees F.
Foods that have been changed from their original state, by processing,
additives, heating, preservatives, salt, sugar or colorings, are not raw.
Raw foods are any fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, grains, sprouts, and
other organic foods that are in their original state, that have not been
processed. As a general rule, anything that comes in a package from the
grocery store is probably not a raw food.
Our bodies absorb raw foods and can utilize their maximum nutritional
value, according to Raw Foodists and Scientists, because they haven't been
destroyed by cooking or chemical additives.
Eating raw foods increases energy, reduces weight, detoxifies the body
and boosts the immune system. Less energy is consumed in the body in
attempt to break down and digest cooked foods, freeing up energy to focus
on cleansing, rebuilding and overall health. Eating raw food can protect
against the onset of serious chronic diseases like cancer and heart
disease. Many Raw Foodists say they feel more in touch with themselves,
grounded and healthier, and focus better, after switching over to a raw
food diet.
The raw food diet is also environmentally friendly. There is less waste
because no energy is needed for preparing the food and the waste left over
after preparation can go straight to a compost pile to be used for organic
fertilizer. Cooking time and energy is greatly reduced, leaving time and
energy for other things that matter in life.
There really isn't any food healthier than raw food.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alan LeStourgeon along with his wife Jean run the web site www.ezHealthyDiet.com
where they explore what it means to eat a healthy diet, have a
healthy
home and live a healthier life.blank" http://www.hiptobefit.com/ and you
can contact him at info@hiptobefit.com.
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