11+ Reasons To Eat Raw Living Foods

By: Brittney Miller

There are so many positives to eating fresh, raw, living whole foods versus eating cooked foods. Here are some reasons why.


First thing, raw living foods are basically salads, fruits, nuts, and vegetables. These live whole foods contain live enzymes that aid in digestion, vitamins, minerals, and protein. When these foods are cooked however, it has been said that almost 50% of the protein, vitamins, and minerals are killed and that most of the live enzymes are destroyed as well.


When cooked food is eaten, it has been said that the body treats it as if it were an enemy or foreign invader! Food is harder to digest when it is cooked and we aren't getting nearly the same amount of nutrients when we eat cooked food as when we eat raw food.


The negatives of eating cooked foods far outweigh the positives. Even if cooking foods only destroyed the enzymes, eating live foods would still be better for you. Without enzymes (which have been said to be the catalysts of every chemical reaction in our bodies) the immune system cannot function properly, energy production cannot happen, there can be no cellular division, nor any brain activity. So enzymes are pretty important wouldn't you guess? Which is why live whole foods are better for you.


Let's look at a few of the benefits of eating raw living foods over cooked foods:


1. They have more flavor than cooked foods, so no need for too many spices. Which means preparation time is faster so less time in the kitchen.
2. Raw foods are better quality. You feel more satisfied and have more energy after a smaller meal of raw living foods because of the excellent balance of nutrients they have that your body needs. So you actually end up eating less while still feeling satisfied.
3. Eating raw live whole foods provide an abundance of water, trace elements, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
4. They require less work for the digestive system since they are quickly and easily absorbed by the body.
5. Raw foods usually don't have preservatives or added color, and are an excellent source of hydration for the body due to their high water content.


It has been said that those on the raw living food diet have seen considerable changes in their health. Just take a look a few of these positives that may come from eating a diet rich in colors and raw living foods:


1. Weight loss
2. Clearer thinking, sharper, and more alert
3. Better rest and better sleep in less time
4. Can potentially help prevent many chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease
5. Virtually sickness-free
6. Less subject to nervous tensions and stresses


It seems obvious to me that by eating a diet rich in raw living foods with less cooked foods, would promote better overall health for everyone. So what are we waiting for? Let's clear out our pantries and refrigerators and start afresh!

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