  Why Raw Food Diet?
"Because from thirty to eighty-five percent of the nutrition in foods is destroyed in cooking. That is an average fifty percent loss! Fresh, raw foods contain the highest level of enzymes. Enzymes are the catalyst for the hundreds of thousands of chemical reactions that occur throughout the body. Cooked foods and dry convenient diets have been denatured and are devoid of enzymes- life-promoting elements. While they may maintain life they do not promote optimum health or longevity!"
Malnutrition is the basis of all disease: "Man's body is a living organism, made of living cells, which require living food in order to be properly nourished and function well. When we put cooked food into our body, loaded with contaminants, the body starts to break down. It begins in the very young with colic, rashes, colds, earaches, upset stomachs, swollen glands and tonsils. As the child grows older, their may be tooth decay, pimples, the need for eye glasses, etc. Then as we enter adult life there is arthritis, hypoglycemia, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes and cancers. All this and a multitude of other diseases are unnecessary and are nothing but the result of improper diet and lifestyle! Today, most people accept cooked food as the normal means of supplying the body with nutrients, not realizing that the living cells of our bodies do not take nourishment from the dead and artificial ingredients found in cooked food. And so, after a typical meal of cooked meat, cooked potatoes, a cooked vegetable and a piece of cooked bread, followed by a cooked sugar desert, their stomach is full and they think they have satisfied the nutritional needs of their body. In reality, they have given their body practically no nourishment. And thus with a full stomach, they are slowly starving their body's cells." Raw Food by Rev. George H. Malkmus
Most human illnesses and diseases are due to a deficiency of vital nutrients. When you supply your body with the proper nutrients, in a form that your body can use, it knows how to repair itself. "The body has the inherent ability -the vitality -not only to heal itself and restore health, but also to ward off disease. Illness is not caused simply by an invasion of external agents or germs, but is a manifestation of the organism's attempt to defend and heal itself. Prevention Is the Best Cure. Health is a reflection of how we choose to live."
Natural Animal Health-
Humans are not the only creatures on earth who can benefit from raw/living food "A growing number of veterinarians state that processed pet food is the main cause of illness and premature death in the modern dog and cat. In December 1995, the British Journal of Small Animal Practice published a paper contending that processed pet food suppresses the immune system and leads to liver, kidney, heart and other diseases. This research, initially conducted by Dr Tom Lonsdale, was researched further by the Australian Veterinary Association and proven to be correct." Canine Health Concern Learn about the Incredible Healing Properties of Raw Food for Your Pets .
Frequently Asked Question-
Should I worry that I am not getting enough protein in my raw food diet?
No, you shouldn't worry. That Vegans and Raw Foodists do not obtain sufficient protein is a very common misconception. All plants contain varying amounts of proteins. Legumes, as well as seeds and nuts are exceptionally good sources of proteins. Vegetable plankton such as the blue-green algaes spirulina and chlorella have more readily absorbable protein than raw flesh. For example, 1-1/2 Lbs a week of almonds and a pint a day of a combination of 10 oz carrot juice and 6 oz spinach juice provides enough protein for a whole week. Yes, that little is needed to meet your protein requirements. Of course, you should consume a variety of raw foods for best nutrition. Animal derived proteins, including those from milk and eggs, create large amounts of uric acid associated with degenarative diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis and fatigue.
I am Vegan and I eat Raw for 7 days every month to Detox my body.
Going Raw all month would be great, but I do love my Vegan cupcakes lol :)
I cook Vegan and I really love it! Listen to your body and do what's right for you.
And before starting any new diets always consult with your doctor.
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