Go Raw… Phytonutrients Are Good For You
By now everyone has probably heard something about this trend called the Raw Diet. Surprise… it is good for you and here’s why.
Phytonutrients (plant nutrients) are found in fresh, uncooked plant foods. These nutrients include antioxidants and are important for prevention of disease, especially cancers. When food is cooked (above 130 degrees Fahrenheit) many of the nutrients are destroyed and no longer available for use by your body (enzymes start dieing at 106 degrees Fahrenheit).
It is easy to get complete protein while eating a plant based diet, which includes 8 amino acids. Plant proteins are easier to digest and don’t clog our arteries like animal proteins do. That said, even if you still choose to consume some animal products, you will benefit from adding Raw foods into your daily diet. We all should strive to eat vegetarian or vegan at least two days a week in an effort to reduce our impact on this great planet. I’ve found it very easy to replace a couple dinners a week with non-animal foods and still please my carnivorous husband.
