What are the benefits of Raw Food diet?!


Question: What are the benefits of Raw Food diet!?
im vegetarian and now im so curious about the raw food diet! im guessing that is better since the fruits and vegetables are not loosing its nutriets!.!.right!?

i read somewhere that they still cook but at very low temperatures! is that true!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

tell me all you know plz ;)Www@FoodAQ@Com


Answers:
Heating food over 116 degrees F destroys enzymes in food!. All cooked food is devoid of enzymes, which are necessary for digestion and assimilation of nutrients!.
People on a raw food diet experience various health benefits, including more energy, weight loss, detoxification, and a better immune system!. Www@FoodAQ@Com

It's considered by many to be "better" for you for the simple fact that you eliminate all processed foods from your diet!. No donuts and chips, etc!. Whenever you cut that out, of course you will be healthier!. There are, however, many considerations when switching from vegan to raw vegan!. You'll still need to get your additional nutrients (b12, l-cystine, etc!.) but you'll have to get them from other sources, since you won't be eating fortified baked breads & cereals, etc!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

The reason that raw is good is because of enzymes!. Raw food is the only place you will find them!. Enzymes are what the body wants and needs to live!.
You don't need to be completely raw, as long as you have a lot of fruit and veg in your day you'll be ok!.
Yes, some raw food people still heat their food to a certain degree, but I think that's wrong!.!.!.personally!. Raw food should be raw!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

Cooking helps break down the cell walls in the vegetables while destroying some nutrients!. But overall more nutrients are available for your body, since you can not digest raw food as well!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

i've read that they don't cook at high temps and the highest temp they can cook at is 160 F!. I am not sure if steaming is allowed, but I love steamed veggies!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

i tryed it once and,personally,i didn't like it!.i just like 2 eat fruits and veggies!!!!!!!!:)Www@FoodAQ@Com

Less cooking timeWww@FoodAQ@Com

Raw foodism makes things taste plain, hard (waaay too crispy), and basically exposes you to more bacteria and viruses!. There is nothing good about that now, hmm!?Www@FoodAQ@Com

you can always consume fruits but vege it's better if you eat it cook!.Www@FoodAQ@Com





The consumer Foods information on foodaq.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.
The answer content post by the user, if contains the copyright content please contact us, we will immediately remove it.
Copyright © 2007 FoodAQ - Terms of Use - Contact us - Privacy Policy

Food's Q&A Resources