| Why would anyone want to change to Raw | | | | weight due to fewer calories consumed. |
| Foods when they can take pleasure in eating | | | | - Healthy intestinal flora will improve your digestion. |
| sweet cake, cookies, ice cream, salty chips, soda | | | | - You will be more energetic. |
| or other fatty foods loaded with flavor? There is | | | | - The fibres in raw food are called cellulose. They |
| a very good reason: to live a happier, healthier | | | | are necessary when it comes to losing weight. |
| lifestyle with plenty of energy, that's why. | | | | - Raw vegetables are an excellent and natural |
| Just what does someone eat on a raw foods | | | | resource for a clear skin. |
| diet? Eating uncooked and unprocessed foods as | | | | - Eating raw vegetables is the best anti-aging |
| a large percentage of the diet is what most | | | | treatment as it maintains the hormone levels in |
| people do and they often prefer organic raw | | | | the body. |
| foods. The prevailing mind set is why eat fresh, | | | | A change in any diet requires active awareness |
| raw foods if they have been contaminated with | | | | but there are several things you should be aware |
| inorganic chemicals. | | | | of if you decide to start eating raw foods as a |
| There is more than one type of raw foods diet. | | | | primary part of your diet. |
| In some only fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds | | | | - It requires considerably more time because you |
| are acceptable. Others may allow meat, fish and | | | | have to prepare meals from scratch. |
| some dairy foods as a protein source. It's best if | | | | - If you like to eat out it will take discipline since |
| foods are eaten uncooked but foods that are | | | | most restaurants don't offer this dietary option. |
| cooked should be lightly heated. If food is heated | | | | - At the start you may experience an increased |
| above a certain high temperature valuable | | | | appetite as your body adjust to the changes. |
| nutrients are destroyed and that would totally | | | | - You may experience signs of detoxification such |
| defeat the purpose. | | | | as headaches, nausea and other symptoms. |
| People who choose to change to Raw Foods do | | | | Changing to raw foods can be a challenge but in |
| so because of the benefits. Some may feel it's a | | | | the end the rewards should be very satisfying. |
| sacrifice in the beginning but eventually when they | | | | So, please try to include at least few raw food |
| are healthy and full of energy it no longer feels | | | | items maintained above in your daily diet to stay |
| that way. | | | | healthy and live longer. |
| These are raw foods benefits: | | | | Important Note: If you have any type of medical |
| - Your body will be less prone to sickness due to | | | | condition or you are pregnant you should consult |
| a healthier immune system. | | | | your doctor first. |
| - Contains live enzymes to aid in your digestion | | | | Caution: Wash the raw foods thoroughly before |
| and improve metabolism. | | | | eating. |
| - You will be able to maintain a healthy body | | | | |