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Substituting raw food for cooked food is beneficial to the body because raw food contains higher levels of vital nutrients that have not been chemically altered from the cooking process. Raw food also contains various enzymes, hormones, phytochemicals, bio-electrical energy and other beneficial elements not present in cooked food, and by ingesting raw food people can reduce the amount of pressure they put on their body and the amount of energy needed for processing and digestion.

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The raw food diet benefits are many, including an increase in the amount of alkaline entering the body, which helps remove toxins and balance PH levels, as well as fewer calories and toxins entering the body. Anyone who is interested in learning more about raw food for weight loss or discovering quick and simple raw food diet recipes is encouraged to visit RawFoodandYou.com to learn more about the remarkable changes that accompany eating raw foods.

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A raw foods diet consists of unprocessed raw vegan foods that have not been heated above 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius). The raw food diet helps to cleanse the body gently, aiding in detoxification by removing toxins, harsh chemicals, and sludge. Science has proven that when humans cook food, all the necessary nutrients are destroyed, and the body is exposed to numerous diseases. RawFoodandYou.com is a website designed to help people make informed decisions about how to make a change in their diets that will help them feel better and live healthier, longer lives. For more information, please visit www.RawFoodandYou.com.