“Numerous studies show important and quantifiable benefits of the different components of vegetarian diets”, says Dr. J. Sabaté of the Department of Nutrition, Loma Linda University, “namely the reduction of risk for many chronic diseases and the increase in longevity.”
What are the benefits of a vegan lifestyle or even being a raw-foodie?
- Cost effective,
- Easy to digest,
- Easy to prepare,
- Can help alleviates food allergies,
- Strengthen the immune system,
- Lower cholesterol,
- Normalize weight problems,
- Increase energy,
When you buy in season produce there’s no excuse not to go organic. You won’t see a huge price difference with conventional vs organic so it’s easier on the wallet and you are eliminating toxin out of your food.
When it comes to digestion, the amounts of fiber found in produce will help keep your body naturally detoxified, cleansed and aid in it’s regeneration and rejuvenation.
The water stored in the produce was absorbed through the soil, into the roots, through the plant, into the consumable produce. How can you get a more pure water source than that? I don’t believe you can.
Since our body is made of 70% water, it’s a no brainer when it comes to consuming fruits and vegetables. Plus we receive the highest amounts of minerals, nutrients, phytochemicals, and antioxidants compared to drinking regular bottle water from a factory.
Below is a chart of recommended fruits and vegetables to consume with high water content.
So if you are feeling dehydrated munch on the recommended produce above through the day.
Tomorrow learn how to make a delicious raw wrap with the raw food chef Juliano, owner of Planet Raw in Santa Monica.