If you’re reading this article, you may be wondering about the
benefits of a raw food diet, right? Well, the benefits of eating more raw foods
are numerous and once you understand them you’ll probably wonder why you
haven’t eaten more raw in the past. You’ll also think twice about eating dead
cooked foods ever again.
Raw Foods Give You More Energy
I don’t think I know of a single person who eats at least 80%
raw foods who doesn’t enjoy far more energy than the average person. I know
that when I transitioned away from eating a diet made up of breads, dairy, and
cooked foods, and adopted more of a raw foods diet, my energy went through the
roof. And I’m not talking about the quick surge you would get from an espresso
but rather long-lasting energy that enables you to do more with less.
For instance, eating raw will allow you to sleep less and have far
more energy than you ever thought possible. When I’m eating at least 80% raw, I
can easily function on just 4-5 hours of sleep. I literally bounce out of bed
and don’t require any naps throughout the day. Oh yeah, did I mention that I
workout every single day as well? Sometimes, even twice!
Energizing Enzymes
There are several reasons why a raw food diet will give you more
energy. First, raw foods are rich in food enzymes. Enzymes are required for
every single reaction in the body. Unfortunately, our bodies only have a finite
number of these enzymes, so when we run out, we run out of life! To add to
this, when you heat foods above 118 degrees fahrenheit, you destroy the food
enzymes that are naturally present in all raw foods. Therefore, if you eat a predominantly
cooked foods diet, you’re not getting enough food enzymes, which means that
your body will have to produce and use more of its own to digest and metabolize
your foods.
The more energy your body needs to divert towards digestion, the
less energy you will have for other activities. You will feel more lethargic
and tired as your body is trying to breakdown “dead” foods and figure out what
to do with them.
So, the food enzymes inherent in raw foods are a big reason for
boosting your body’s energy. They are the spark plugs and are intricately
related to the next property that make raw foods so energy-boosting.
Life Force
When raw foods are left intact, they are also known as living
foods. They are called “living” because they carry an incredible amount of life
force.
Now, since every living being has an aura or energy field
illuminating from their body, which foods do you think would enhance yours?
High energy raw foods or cooked foods that dead? I think we both know the
answer.
As I like to say, “eat alive and you will thrive”.
Weight Loss and Beautiful Skin
The other highly sought-after quality of a raw foods diet is its
ability to help you lose weight and beautify your skin. Almost all raw foodists
have reported losing weight they could never lose. At the same time, they
notice an instant improvement in their skin. They look younger and have a
natural glow that comes about because of the “living” nature of raw foods,
their abundance of enzymes, and of course the plethora of nutrients that are
ingested when eating more fruits and vegetables.
You will find it easier to lose weight on a raw food diet
because your getting more nutrients and, therefore, your body won’t crave
“dead” foods. Second, the enzymes help to breakdown the foods you are eating
and excess energy and fat stores in your body. Third, raw foods are water-rich,
which helps you feel more satiated, as well as hydrated.
Many of these reasons also help us explain why living foods make
you look younger and beautify your skin. Enzymes, life force, water, and high
quality nutrients all play a role in natural skin care.
We could talk about the benefits of a raw food diet for hours
but the only to truly understand them is to experience them for yourself. So
why not take action today and enjoy the health, the body, and the vitality that
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