Eat Healthy: 20 Ways To Enjoy Raw Vegetables

In this ebook, the following information, among other things, are presented. It is mainly this information, in addition to other information, that the 20 ways to enjoy raw food were selected.

• Many people are deficient in enzymes, including phytase, lipase, amylase, alpha-galactosidase, and invertase that could be replaced by eating raw foods.
• Raw food retains natural enzymes and undamaged phytonutrients that can be better absorbed by the body but are broken down in the cooking process.
• Raw foods have a cooling effect on the body and people who are dealing with inflammatory conditions may do better eating mostly raw food.
• Not all phytonutrients are destroyed by cooking and some vegetables are actually absorbed better after cooking, such as the lycopene in tomatoes and others
  in spinach, kale, onions, and garlic.
• Raw food diets pose a risk for protein deficiency.
• Experts always recommend a balanced diet that includes foods from all the food groups and any diet should include lightly cooked vegetables, lean meats, and eggs.