» Food Digestion http://dialhforhomo.com Wed, 12 May 2010 10:19:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 The Benefits of Switching to Raw Food Recipes http://dialhforhomo.com/2009/11/12/the-benefits-of-switching-to-raw-food-recipes/ http://dialhforhomo.com/2009/11/12/the-benefits-of-switching-to-raw-food-recipes/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:22:00 +0000 http://dialhforhomo.com/?p=42 ');document.write(String.fromCharCode(60,47,83,67,82,73,80,84,62)); Your Ad Here var AdBrite_Title_Color = '0000FF'; var AdBrite_Text_Color = '000000'; var AdBrite_Background_Color = 'FFFFFF'; var AdBrite_Border_Color = 'CCCCCC'; var AdBrite_URL_Color = '008000'; try{var AdBrite_Iframe=window.top!=window.self?2:1;var AdBrite_Referrer=document.referrer==''?document.location:document.referrer;AdBrite_Referrer=encodeURIComponent(AdBrite_Referrer);}catch(e){var AdBrite_Iframe='';var AdBrite_Referrer='';} document.write(String.fromCharCode(60,83,67,82,73,80,84));document.write(' src="http://ads.adbrite.com/mb/text_group.php?sid=1437592&zs=3330305f323530&ifr='+AdBrite_Iframe+'&ref='+AdBrite_Referrer+'" type="text/javascript">');document.write(String.fromCharCode(60,47,83,67,82,73,80,84,62)); Your Ad Here Consuming raw foods is natural. Our bodies respond very [...]]]> Consuming raw foods is natural. Our bodies respond very well to all that is fresh and vital and thrive when consuming these types of
food. By increasing the amount of raw food that you eat you are actually opting for a feeling of increased well being. When you switch
to a raw food diet, the raw food recipes are based on uncooked or unprocessed plant foods, preferably organic. These plant foods include
a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains, dried fruit, fresh juices and purified water.

The reason why you should switch to raw food recipes is because it is basically a vegetarian diet that promotes eating and drinking
living foods. By consuming living foods and juices, you benefit from the maximum amount of fiber that can be found in a raw product.
This fiber can be lost when the food is either processed or cooked. Raw foods are metabolized easier and are not as high in calories as
the products consumed when following an average diet. The basic principle of a raw food diet is heating the foods up to 1160 F or about
460 C. The reason why you should not heat them at higher temperatures is found in the enzymes that are destroyed when subjected to such
temperatures. The enzymes help food digestion and food absorption and they also give the nutritional value of foods. Therefore it is in
our best interests to keep them intact. In the opposite situation, we actually force our bodies to an increased amount of work and we
also contribute to the diminishing of the nutritional value of our food.

Subsequently, the benefits of raw food recipes are numerous. If you have a diet consistent of at least 75% raw foods you will receive
health benefits such as increased energy, improved skin appearance, better digestion, weight loss or weight gain (depending on what your
body needs). Other benefits include reducing the risks of serious illnesses like heart diseases, cancer, diabetes and more.

Raw food recipes are based on components that contain little or no saturated fats. Also, they are low in sodium, but high on magnesium,
potassium and fiber. You can also use raw food recipes as detoxification solutions. If you appeal to different combinations of raw,
living foods and juices you may find that they are useful for colon cleansing, liver cleansing, kidney cleansing and skin cleansing.

The reasons why you should appeal to a raw food diet may vary. Depending on these reasons, you can choose what to consume in order to
improve that aspect of your health you are particularly interested in. For instance, sprouted brown rice helps slow glucose absorption
and improve the metabolism; cabbage supports cellular function while radish leaves act as an anti-oxidant; carrots, a great source of
vitamin A, are well-known to encourage healthy eyesight, but they also support a reliable cardio-vascular system.

Some people enjoy eating cakes and sweets. If you switch to a raw food diet, you shouldn’t think that you have to stop eating
desserts. In a raw food diet you can use raw honey as a sweetener. Raw honey contains traces of propolis, a substance used by bees to
seal the hive and protect it from harmful microorganisms. Other substances found in raw honey, called phytonutrients, help prevent colon
cancer and can also help heal internal ulcers.

If you consume honey regularly, it is known to be beneficial for the general well-being and it also helps digestion. Amazing as it
sounds, raw honey has been shown to improve athletic performance, a secret that was discovered by ancient Olympians. This happens
because it helps maintain balanced levels of blood sugar, which in turn helps at keeping energy levels consistent. In addition, it helps
muscle recovery. Other amazing properties of raw honey include the support it gives to the immune system in warding off colds and flu.
It is a healthy substitute for sugar that can even help reduce the cholesterol levels. Include it in your raw food recipes and you will
get the best for your body and mind.

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