What are Raw and Living Foods?
Raw and Living food is uncooked fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and sprouted grains. There are also some other foods that fall within this category, such as seaweeds, raw carob powder, cold pressed olive oil, even raw milks, cheeses and meats. Although, most people refer to a plant-based diet when discussing raw foods.

What are the benefits of eating a living and raw food diet?

Whether you are eating a little or a lot, raw and living foods provide high-quality nutrition while naturally supporting both proper digestion and a well-functioning immune system. Eating these life-giving foods helps to alkalize the body, a key factor in building excellent health. When the body is in an alkaline state, it is better able both to absorb nutrients and to expel toxins more efficiently. Eating Raw and Living Foods is like taking an internal shower helping to internally cleanse and deodorize your body. Many people who are eating more raw and living foods state that they experience better energy and mental clarity as well.

Why is raw and living food healthier than cooked food?

The Standard American Diet of meat, bread, dairy products, processed/cooked foods, caffeine, and alcohol creates an acidic state in the body. An over-acidic environment in your body through our diet and stressful lifestyles can contribute to a variety of health problems When food is cooked at high temperatures, many valuable but fragile vitamins, enzymes, phytochemicals, fats and proteins are destroyed or altered. The higher the cooking temperature, the more toxins that are created in our food. Frying and grilling are especially toxin-generating. In addition, the water and fiber content of the food is lessened in processed, cooked foods. By adding fresh-as-possible, preferably organic vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts to your diet, you will be greatly enhancing the nutritional value of your eating regimen.

How do I start the Raw and Living Foods diet?

There are many ways to get started on the road to better health and renewed vitality! Personally, I began my journey into better health 8 years ago when I participated in an Internal Cleansing & Detoxification Program. The detox program is the quickest way to internally cleanse your body and get you on the path to healthier eating and lifestyle habits.

If you're not accustomed to eating raw foods, try to add a little at a time with all your meals. By all means, experiment! For those who are just interested in learning more about raw food nutrition, I offer a variety of cooking or uncooking classes privately or at local health food stores that demonstrate how to prepare raw food as well as educate you on the health properties of these whole foods. For more information on Personalized Trainings Click here.

The purpose of these classes and lectures is to show you that eating "healthy" is not a diet of deprivation. Eating healthy can actually taste good! You will learn how to operate various kitchen appliances such as: Juicers, Food Processors, Dehydrators and Blenders as well as learn knife techniques and ways to get the most of out your fresh produce.

There is no cookie cutter diet for all of us. We all have different requirements when it comes to specific diet plans. However, all of us need to eat more fruits and vegetables. I invite you to come and learn creative ways to give your body the best nutrition nature has to offer!