Monday, April 16, 2018

Raw Plant Foods Bring More Vitamins And Minerals

By Rebecca Fisher


Talking about diets. When it comes to a raw food diet, people often wonder what it is exactly. Generally, it's about consuming foods without exposing them to the temperature over 46 degrees Celsius. Thanks to that, enzymes within, for example, remain active, and this means your organism will greatly benefit if you take this type of food regularly, even if you aren't interested in full raw vegan diet.

So, what should you eat then. When it comes to raw plant foods, it is obvious that they contain much more valuable vitamins and minerals, but there are some other factors that make them so beneficial. Enzymes, for example, get mostly destroyed when cooked. Although there are some veggies that actually get more valuable after heating, such as carrots and even tomatoes, most vegetables contain numerous valuable substances you won't get if you cook them.

Raw foods are still alive, and much more beneficial for your body, especially when it comes to organically grown ones. Leafy and non-green veggies, seeds, nuts, fruits, and grains can be combined into tasty and healthy dishes you will enjoy eating, and the best thing is that you can eat as much as you like, without taking care of calories.

On the other hand, it may sometimes be more complicated than you think. All restrictive regimes are related to some strict rules. In this case, you might not get enough important minerals and vitamins, if you don't balance your diet appropriately. Calcium, zinc, vitamin D and vitamin B12, and some other substances or elements may be found in some veggies, but not in the adequate amount.

Another thing to be careful about is the fact some types of foods are almost indigestible in their raw state. Light steaming might help, but it is much simpler to make a healthy juice using such ingredients. Veggie juices with grains and seeds are really healthy and tasty, just a perfect breakfast for anyone. Add your favorite fruits if you like, and it will become even tastier.

The point is to avoid processed foods whenever it is possible. This doesn't mean you cannot eat yogurt, for example, and yogurt is really good for your digestion, among other things. Anyway, in this case, you should always choose non-pasteurized products. If you don't want to consume dairy products, find your favorite substitute. Fermented, non-pasteurized veggies such as sauerkraut are also allowed.

Well. Cooking has some good sides. It kills bad bacteria, for example. And it makes grains easier to digest. But, cooked meals won't make your skin fresh and shiny, or have such a good effect on your weight. Besides, some health conditions can be successfully treated if you change your eating habits, even for a short period of time.

If you decide to go raw, learn a little something about this way of life. Because that's what it really is, a way of life. Balance your diet properly, and you will soon notice the first effects. For example, your skin will get more elastic, you will have more energy, you'll be in the better mood and you won't feel so exhausted as before. And, above all of that, you'll be healthier and skinny, and that's something to look forward to.




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