Be a Raw-k Star

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Raw foods are rawdiculously healthy!  

I've recently discovered Raw Food Nation, a great online resource for information about raw foods. Raw Food Nation is chock full of recipes, healthy cleanses, and helpful suggestions on how to incorporate more raw foods into your diet.  

Check it out and challenge yourself.  See if you can incorporate one 'raw day' a week into your diet.  

What are raw foods?

"Raw foods are fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and herbs enjoyed in their natural state. Cooking them changes the molecular structure of the food. It is the general consensus of the raw food community that the point at which enzymes are destroyed is 116° F. Enzymes are energized protein molecules that accelerate the rate of chemical reactions, such as those involved in our metabolism and digestion. 116° F is the maximum threshold for enzyme activity in food.  Raw foods are also full of phytonutrients, which are nutrients derived from plant material that have been shown to be necessary for sustaining human life. Phytonutrients can help to prevent disease and maintain optimal health.

Raw foods have been linked to overall improved health, healing from illnesses, increased energy, and weight loss. There is also mental clarity, overall better focus, a natural glow and being more in-tuned with yourself  (just to name a few). The claims of the benefits of raw foods are many, so it is natural to wonder how eating raw foods can change your life and health."  - from Raw Food Nation

-Posted by Polly

Comments

[Beke]

I love raw food, and would like my diet to contain only raw foods, but it is a challenge, especially when it comes to meats. this site is going to be a real help.
thanks for always being on to it