by Jeff Wise
Eating a raw diet is important, but many people don't know why. To say you are eating raw simply means you eat mostly uncooked foods. Raw food is healthier because it retains all the vitamins, enzymes, minerals and phytonutrients the body needs. Cooked food, on the other hand, extracts them.
When you eat raw foods your body is healthier and you can start to see changes both inside and out. Since raw foods sustain life, they benefit the body in many ways.
When food is heated above 117 degrees F, all of the enzymes are eliminated. The body depends on food to get all the needed enzymes, so if it's not getting enough through food, it will use up all of its reserves. Enzymes are used for digestion and for maintaining and repairing tissue and organs. Without enough enzymes, you will lack energy and your body will have trouble functioning as it should. A raw diet builds up enzyme levels.
A raw food diet consists mostly of vegan options because it's not a good idea to eat raw animal products like meat or dairy. Raw dieters eat lots of vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. While this may seem limited and boring, there are a great number of food options for raw eaters.
If you eat raw it doesn't mean you're limited to eating from a vegetable platter. I admit, that sounds pretty boring. There are a great number of delicious raw meals that include tasty spices and homemade salad dressings to indulge your palate.
Since starting a raw food plan, I've seen positive changes in the way I feel and look. I have more energy and a stronger immune system. Kids even love raw foods and can benefit from them. I want to encourage you to try a raw food diet for one month and see how you feel. You will most likely notice a big difference and your body will thank you for it.
When you eat raw foods your body is healthier and you can start to see changes both inside and out. Since raw foods sustain life, they benefit the body in many ways.
When food is heated above 117 degrees F, all of the enzymes are eliminated. The body depends on food to get all the needed enzymes, so if it's not getting enough through food, it will use up all of its reserves. Enzymes are used for digestion and for maintaining and repairing tissue and organs. Without enough enzymes, you will lack energy and your body will have trouble functioning as it should. A raw diet builds up enzyme levels.
A raw food diet consists mostly of vegan options because it's not a good idea to eat raw animal products like meat or dairy. Raw dieters eat lots of vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. While this may seem limited and boring, there are a great number of food options for raw eaters.
If you eat raw it doesn't mean you're limited to eating from a vegetable platter. I admit, that sounds pretty boring. There are a great number of delicious raw meals that include tasty spices and homemade salad dressings to indulge your palate.
Since starting a raw food plan, I've seen positive changes in the way I feel and look. I have more energy and a stronger immune system. Kids even love raw foods and can benefit from them. I want to encourage you to try a raw food diet for one month and see how you feel. You will most likely notice a big difference and your body will thank you for it.
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