Why Raw Foods? Raw foods or 'live' foods are those that have not been exposed to temperature above 105F (depending on how strict a person is, up to 118F). This preserves the full enzymatic and nutrient content of foods from degradation, which occurs when food is heated. Enzymes are responsible for digesting food once it is in your stomach. 'Live' foods with active enzymes can digest themselves, leaving less work for your body to do, and leaving you vibrant and full of energy. Enzymes also facilitate every metabolic process that takes place in your body, from cell reproduction and repair to energy management and immune system function. Cooking food can degrade between 70 and 100% of the active enzymes in food. A well-balanced, vegan, raw diet contains the full complement of vitamins and minerals necessary for good nutrition while also eliminating the physical stress caused by calorie-dense, nutrient-poor cooked foods, preservatives and additives commonly found in them. Plenty of research has been done on the health benefits of raw foods. Raw food diets are known to assist in the recovery of various diseases such as diabetes, chronic fatigue disorders, immune system deficiencies, and cancer.

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