“we are not what we eat, we are what our body being able to digest”
Raw food or sometimes known as living is a kind of plant and animal foods that is never heated above 42 C/118F. The best thing about raw food is that you enjoy it full of enzymes that hold the key to health and weight loss.
It is believed that if the food is heated above the required heat, the enzymes that are available will weaken its performance or kill it all.
According to Doctor Ellen D. Cutter research on raw food “is the enzymes that hold the key to health and weight loss. And an easily accessible, ready source of enzymes is available in raw food diet”
What are raw food eaters?
There are two groups of eaters or raw food users, that is, vegetarian and vegan.
- Vegetarian, is the group of people who eat no fresh food (meat, fresh, fish etc.)
- Vegan, those groups of people who choose to avoid all animal products such as eggs, dairy, honey etc.
Why is raw food best for our health?
The following are reason why should choose to consume raw food as your diet over other diets;
· Low consumption of sugar, high concentration of sugar in our body did not only lead to weight gain but also is the source of many diseases like hyperactivity, depression, restless sleep etc.
· You will cut down grain and carbs, high consumption of carbohydrate contributes to excessive weight gain compared to protein and fat.
Grains also is not the best option due to its poor digestive process compared to enzymes available in raw foods.
· Raw food is the natural hunger suppression, you can enjoy weight loss without the feeling of hunger and fatigue that preached from other weight loss diets.
·Raw food is best for skin care, a good source of energy and can make someone look healthier and younger.
· Helps the body to stay away from toxins, which is the source of weight gain and body illness like cancer.
· Raw food keeps the body in its full natural state, as it allows the body to get nutritional benefits from it, this can only be achieved from live enzymes and vitamins from raw food.
. Contribute to better sleeping habits and good mood.
9 list of raw foods to use if You want to Stay Healthy and Lose Weight
I. Cocoa or Carob
Cocoa is vital as it contains less fat. Also cocoa has a high amount of nutrition’s, magnesium is one of them,
II. Honey
Honey has abundant amino acids and nutrients. But it contributes to the high supply of sugar as regular sugar in the body.
Before you consume honey you check if the honey is liquid form (which is usually being heated) or organic honey which is probably. You can ask the bee keeper or the company that makes the honey.
III. Oils
It is advised to take at least two tablespoons of cold pressed and organic oil per day. Olive oil, canola and flaxseed is the particularly best option.
IV. Picked vegetables
Many vegetables available in the market are fermented. Read the package to make sure that the vegetable hasn’t been pasteurized.
V. Spices and herbs
Common best fresh herbs include basil, parsley, thyme, dill, mint and lemon balm. Some of the best spices include cinnamon, paprika, cumin etc.
VI. Algae
Algae is a good source of protein and algae. You can find it in many different foods including medical and cosmetic products.
VII. Salt
Celtic salt is the best option. Another delicious and nutritious salt is Himalayan pink salt.
VIII. Almond, nuts and seed
Nuts and seeds are abundant nutrients and there are different kinds available to choose, always buy raw and unsalted nuts.
Seeds are the best options since it is a good source of energy, easy to digest and contains low amounts of fat.
Almonds are abundant in nutrients like vitamin E and magnesium.
IX. Tamari and Nama shoyu
These are special types of soy sauce that have not been pasteurized made of fermented soybeans, wheat, sea salt and water.
Tamari doesn’t contain salt. They are also free from any preservative.