The Health Benefits Of Going On The Raw Diet
Filed under Health Article, Raw Food & Health by Frederic Patenaude
One of the questions I get asked a lot is what are the health benefits of going on the raw diet. We all know the standard american diet sucks. Research has shown that the standard American diet has been linked to disease, low energy, obesity, food addictions, food allergies, and high blood pressure. But a lot of people still aren’t really clear on all the many benefits of being on a raw diet.
So, what does consuming a plant-based diet, in its original, un-heated state involve?
First let’s define what being raw means. The basic principle of eating raw is to consume a diet of primarily (or exclusively) un-cooked whole plant food (75-100%). The diet is centered around:
- fruits
- vegetables
- nuts
- seeds
- sprouts
- grains
- legumes in sprouted form
- seaweed
- microalgae (spriulina and chlorella)
- and fresh natural juices
We eat “live” vs. cooked foods because they encompass a natural energetic force of: vital nutrients, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, oxygen, natural sugars, and live enzymes that cooked food just cannot provide. Additionally, live foods aid in the body’s digestion, excretion, and functioning.
Show me the benefits!
Here are some of the amazing benefits of the raw food diet. Besides being cost effective, simple to prepare, and easy to digest; raw foods increase one’s energy, vitality, reverse disease, alleviates food allergies, digestive issues, strengthen the immune system, lower cholesterol, omit yeast infections, normalize weight problems, and research has shown that it can be highly effective in reversing cancerous cells. Additionally, raw foods aid in firmer, youthful skin, radiant appearance, stronger nails and hair, alleviation of migraines, and can alleviate depression anxiety, and lethargy.
Not convinced yet? Below you’ll find my top … powerful benefits of being on a raw diet
Powerful Benefit #1 of Being Raw: Better Digestion:
Let’s face it, Raw foodists typically consume ample amounts of greens (romaine, spinach, kale, bib lettuce, endive, etc.) by means of raw salads, green wraps, mono meals, or green smoothies. All those greens go a long way to keeping the body’s digestion and elimination on track. Many raw foods contain ample amounts of fiber as well which helps keep the body naturally detoxed and cleansed and aids in regeneration and rejuvenation. So there are tremendous benefits to your digestive system by being on a raw diet.
The core element to better digestion are the enzymes in raw vegetables that work as a natural laxative to move the body through its proper functioning. The China Study done shows that animal products and cooked were directly related to protein poisoning, and that the best source for amino acids are vegetables and fruits, hence a diet rich in raw foods.
Powerful Benefit #2 of Being Raw: Natural Hydration:
Because our bodies are comprised of 70% water, one of the biggest mistakes people make is replacing the lost fluid through liquids (such as soft drinks, alcohol, and caffeine) containing large amounts of sugars, additives, coloring, preservatives, and a host of other chemicals and toxins. Eating fruits and vegetables aid in keeping the body hydrated naturally.
Summer is the best time to consume these types of raw foods due to their natural high water content. Fruits and vegetables that are vibrant in color contain higher amounts of nutrients, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. Examples include: apples, berries, bananas, melons, mangoes, dried plums, tomatoes, citrus fruits, Broccoli, carrots, greens, spinach, eggplant, and peppers.
Powerful Benefit #3 of Being Raw: Reversing Disease & Health Symptoms:
Dr. Nand Kishore Sharma, a naturopath in New Delhi, India, is quoted as saying:
“Unnatural food, which includes any form of food not found in nature, generates toxins that gradually poison the body.”
The ability of a raw food diet to reverse diease and improve general health is well-documented. I read stories every day from clients who suffered from severe migraine headaches, anxiety and depression and Crohn’s disease, only to see these situations reduced or eliminated altogether through a raw diet. Additionally, research studies has shown that consuming raw has eliminated or improved symptoms among diabetes patients, and patients in early stages of cancer.
Powerful Benefit #4 of Being Raw: Beautiful, Glowing Appearance:
Life, weather, stress, unbalanced emotions, and toxicities found in cooked foods all add to a worn and aging appearance. Consuming raw foods counterbalances these adverse effects and allowing the body to release its natural glow. Why spend thousands of dollars a year on lotions and potions that promise to keep you beautiful when you can nourish your beauty from the inside out with a raw diet.
Powerful Benefit #5 of Being Raw: Healthier Immune System:
Consider how your body’s white blood cells react when it feels an invasion by bacteria, virus, or other harmful substance? Our bodies are naturally designed to protect itself against any toxin that could potentially breakdown or harm it further. Therefore, consuming cooked food that contains preservatives, sugars, artificial sweeteners, salt, and other chemicals places the body in “attack mode” creating extreme stress, internal residue, clogging of the arteries, and other harmful effects. Whereas raw food can increases immunity.
Powerful Benefit #6 of Being Raw: Improved Memory/Concentration:
Your mind is the key to healing your body, emotions, which in turn rejuvenates the soul. Eating foods that are natural, unprocessed, and free of chemicals allows for clearer focus, concentration, and overall brain functioning.
Powerful Benefit #7 of Being Raw: Energy, Vitality, & Healthy Weight:
Since consuming raw, I personally have found my energy level to sky-rocket, my weight goals reached, and attitude become optimistic! I credit this to the elimination of high sugar, fat, and chemicals found in cooked and processed foods, and increased raw foods allowing my body to function on a level that increases fitness, flexibility, and sustained energy to push myself beyond my present mental, personal, and fitness goals.
So, whether your motivation for going raw is weight loss, youthful appearance, a healthier body, or simply personal evolution; the benefits are enormous! Eating raw can cost just pennies a day and a simplistic eating and lifestyle can alleviate daily stress, allowing your energy to be directed to accomplishing the important things in your life.
Until next time, stay motivated and stay raw!
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