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The term “living food” is a reference to the fact that the relevant fruit
or vegetable still has their life-force intact. The reason this is
important from a nutritional standpoint, is that living foods are said
to be enzyme-rich and nutrient dense. Arguably, the best living foods
are organically farmed, because the full complement of nutrients in
the soil are preserved and there are no toxic chemicals to counteract
their benefits.
The benefits of living and raw foods
One of the best ways to enhance your health
Key facts
•
If you eat food that is
depleted of enzymes, your
body will not get
maximum utilisation of
that food, which can cause
toxicity
•
Enzymes are the catalysts
for every chemical
reaction that takes place in
the human body. Without
them, there could be no
function of the immune
system or the brain, nor
any cellular division of
energy production
•
Cooking food destroys
around half of the protein
content and approximately
60% of vitamins and
renders about 60% of the
minerals non-absorbable
•
Using the body’s own
enzymes, instead of those
naturally occurring in
foods, can involve the
body in huge expenditure
of energy, which is likely
to lead to a high level of
associated waste products
that could have toxic
effects on the body
•
Living foods are thought
to be at the peak of their
nutritional value and
therefore ought to be able
to give your body optimal
nutrients
The term “raw food” is self-explanatory, in the sense that it is simply a
reference to eating foods in their raw form, without their having been
heated, cooked or processed in any way. Unfortunately, cooking food
causes it to lose nutritional value. A food is essentially ‘raw' if it is kept
below 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius) - the temperature
above which enzymes are destroyed. Raw foods therefore still contain
important enzymes, which assist in the digestion and absorption of
food.
Unprocessed (preferably organic) foods such as fresh fruits and
vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, sprouts, grains, legumes, dried fruit,
seaweed, freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juice are all examples of
highly nutritious raw and living foods, which are widely believed to
lead to a higher intake of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Some of the many benefits claimed by those who follow raw food and
living food diets are: help with weight management, improved digestive
function, higher energy levels, improved resistance to illness and
healthier-looking skin and hair.
Raw and living food enzymes are thought to make the process of
digestion and assimilation considerably easier. In addition, whilst
fragile vitamins and minerals are easily lost in traditional heat-
prepared foods, raw and living foods are widely believed to contain
virtually all of the nutrients our bodies need.
These foods also contain fewer trans fats and saturated fat and tend to
be low in sodium and high in potassium, magnesium, folate, fibre and
health-promoting plant chemicals called phytochemicals.
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The term “living food” is a reference to the fact that the relevant fruit
or vegetable still has their life-force intact. The reason this is
important from a nutritional standpoint, is that living foods are said
to be enzyme-rich and nutrient dense. Arguably, the best living foods
are organically farmed, because the full complement of nutrients in
the soil are preserved and there are no toxic chemicals to counteract
their benefits.
The benefits of living and raw foods
One of the best ways to enhance your health
Key facts
•
If you eat food that is
depleted of enzymes, your
body will not get
maximum utilisation of
that food, which can cause
toxicity
•
Enzymes are the catalysts
for every chemical
reaction that takes place in
the human body. Without
them, there could be no
function of the immune
system or the brain, nor
any cellular division of
energy production
•
Cooking food destroys
around half of the protein
content and approximately
60% of vitamins and
renders about 60% of the
minerals non-absorbable
•
Using the body’s own
enzymes, instead of those
naturally occurring in
foods, can involve the
body in huge expenditure
of energy, which is likely
to lead to a high level of
associated waste products
that could have toxic
effects on the body
•
Living foods are thought
to be at the peak of their
nutritional value and
therefore ought to be able
to give your body optimal
nutrients
The term “raw food” is self-explanatory, in the sense that it is simply a
reference to eating foods in their raw form, without their having been
heated, cooked or processed in any way. Unfortunately, cooking food
causes it to lose nutritional value. A food is essentially ‘raw' if it is kept
below 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius) - the temperature
above which enzymes are destroyed. Raw foods therefore still contain
important enzymes, which assist in the digestion and absorption of
food.
Unprocessed (preferably organic) foods such as fresh fruits and
vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, sprouts, grains, legumes, dried fruit,
seaweed, freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juice are all examples of
highly nutritious raw and living foods, which are widely believed to
lead to a higher intake of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Some of the many benefits claimed by those who follow raw food and
living food diets are: help with weight management, improved digestive
function, higher energy levels, improved resistance to illness and
healthier-looking skin and hair.
Raw and living food enzymes are thought to make the process of
digestion and assimilation considerably easier. In addition, whilst
fragile vitamins and minerals are easily lost in traditional heat-
prepared foods, raw and living foods are widely believed to contain
virtually all of the nutrients our bodies need.
These foods also contain fewer trans fats and saturated fat and tend to
be low in sodium and high in potassium, magnesium, folate, fibre and
health-promoting plant chemicals called phytochemicals.
Need some help? 0845 094 3627
This is an information site only!
[Irritable Bowel Syndrome] [Crohn’s Disease] [Ulcerative Colitis] [Coeliac Disease] [Organic Food] [Organic Supplements] [Superfood Powder Blends] [Alternatives to Juicing]
[Digestion System Health] [Diet Foods] [Colon Cleanse Products] [Diarrhea Free] [Specialist Supplements] [Future Nutrition] [Organic Food Supplements] [Organic Food Supplier] [Dietary Products]
[Own Label Products] [Web Design] [Drop-ship Service] [Healthy Weight Loss] [Health Care] [Health Blog] [Probiotics Supplier] [Slimming Products] [Products Catalogue] [Turnkey Websites]
[Cleanse and Detox] [Superfood Supplements] [Women’s Health] [Weight Management] [Protein Shakes] [Meal Replacements Slimming] [Health Supplements UK] [New and Coming Soon]
[Home] [Products] [Services] [Digestive Health] [Go Organic] [Juicing] [Living and Raw Foods] [Health Information Pages] [Blog] [Contact] [Sitemap]