Livslustdagar: 10 anledningar till att äta raw food.

10 Fördelar.

1. Minskar i vikt. Probably the number one reason people become interested in dieting in the first place. A 1999 study on 216 men and 297 women found that men who had switched to a raw diet were able to shed an average of 9.9 kgs, while women lost an average of 12 kgs over a 3.7 year period.
2. Förbättrar matsmältningen. Research shows that enzyme-rich raw foods help improve digestion and ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
3. Vacker hud. Like many others, UK’s number 1 raw chef Russell James discovered raw foodism after multiple attempts of curing a severe case of acne. Water-rich raw fruits and vegetables can significantly improve skin health.
4. Bättre sömn. Raw foodists report improvements in all aspects of life, particularly sleeping. A study on 70,000 people showed that getting at least 7 hours of good sleep can significantly decrease the chances of heart attacks or coronary artery disease.
5. Friskare och tjockare hår. Infusing yourself with vitality through vitamin-rich raw fruits and vegetables can improve the health of the scalp and hair follicles.
6. Minskad smärta. Studies have consistently shown that raw foods help decrease pain. One study looked at 18 fibromyalgia patients and found that after a 3-week raw diet, the patients reported feeling less pain and joint stiffness.
7. Minskning av kolestrol. One study that looked at 201 raw foodists, found that 54% had high levels of good cholesterol, none had high levels of triglycerides, and only 14% had high levels of bad cholesterol.
8. Ökad sexlust. Consuming raw foods not only boosts energy levels, but can also help enhance sex drive thanks to plenty of aphrodisiac substances found in raw vegetables, like asparagus, avocado, basil, black sesame, celery and bananas.
9. Bättre tandhälsa. The right combination of raw foods and a solid self care system can help keep cavities away.
10. Mental styrka. Getting rid of all the additives, dyes, and pesticides in traditional diets may help the individual focus and become more confident in their own abilities.