Don't Cook and Be Healthier

By Jane Dannon

Most people do not fully understand what raw food diet is. Casting doubts on other people whether or not the raw food diet is truly beneficial. Going for a raw food diet does not necessarily mean that you have to consume raw foods all the time. All you have to do is not to eat processed foods and eat more on fruits and vegetables.

By eating raw and uncooked foods, you body will work to break down these nutrients to help provide energy for your body. Processed food contain harmful yet acceptable levels of chemicals that your body tries to process. Fresh foods and vegetables can help detox your body but replacing these harmful chemical with helpful vitamins and nutrients. If you feel like your body is still adjusting when you start eating raw, its perfectly normal to experience them. Its your body's way to reacclimate itself.

You energy levels will increase as your body gets used to the new energy its gaining. In addition to feeling better, your brain and mind will be better focused on work and problem solving. You will have a better overall balance with your health. Fighting off viruses and illness will be easier because your immune system is working more effectively. When you body works more efficiently your metabolism will work better as well, which can lead to some weight loss.

What is raw food and why is it so great? Eating raw is not a new idea. In fact, its been around for centuries. Picking up a piece of fruit instead of a candybar is eating raw.

Remember these foods are better for us because they don't contain the additives and chemical found in the processed food and fast foods at the local burger joint. - 17273

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