February 8, 2008 by Kavit Haria
5 reasons to go RAW!
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There is a global consciousness around raw food and health that has been growing over the last 5 years in the West. It is something that has already been there in the East. For example, a lot of raw food is made in India, although the use of ground spices are used to add more flavour.
Even if you look in your own networks – you may know of at least one person who is on a raw food and health plan. Here are five reasons why you may want to consider going raw:
1. Water-rich content is the best component in any diet. Water makes up a large part of our world, and so to in our body. Therefore it naturally makes sense that we should take in as much water as we can, and one of the best ways to do so is to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables. It’
s also good because it is much more better than processed and highly cooked foods.
2. Eat much more than you would of processed foods. The benefits of raw foods far outweigh that of processed foods and what you get out of it (which is very little). Raw food is pretty much all good for you so you won’t have to worry of loading your body with junk.
3. Eating raw has been shown to slow down the aging process. You’
ll feel better, have more energy and need less sleep. Bad breath and body odor go away. Eyes become brighter, voices more clear.
4. Spiritual.Eating raw helps one better tune in to the universal plan, and experience lots of synchronicity. Living food promotes clarity and higher consciousness.
5. Save time. Eating raw food and the creativity it brings out in you will over time lessen the amount of time you spend in the kitchen.
There you have five awesome reasons to consider going raw. If you’
re already eating raw foods, what are you learning? What made you go raw? Please share your thoughts…
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Lucy says:
My mouth is watering – those vegetables look positively scrumptious.
“Eating raw has been shown to slow down the ageing process. You’ll feel better, have more energy and need less sleep. Bad breath and body odour go away. Eyes become brighter, voices more clear.”
Couldn’t agree with you more. You’ve made some good points here that we all should take note of.
Take care
Lucy
February 13, 2008 at 9:18 am
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February 15, 2008 at 1:11 pm
vitamins says:
I better eat raw foods more often. Nice points – no. 4 is great and I think it’s unfamiliar to many.
February 21, 2008 at 8:54 pm
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September 5, 2008 at 4:16 am