Love Raw Food

After introducing juicing to my lifestyle back in 2013 and noticing the benefits to both mind and body I became interested in raw food and set about finding out more about the benefits of eating a raw food diet. The findings would prove useful in updating my knowledge in the Sports Nutrition domain. My studies in the field of Sports Science and Nutrition gave me a very early understanding about the necessary building blocks for our bodies to function at an optimal level; enzymes, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, protein, essential fats and fiber.

In my research I discovered that when food is cooked over 45 degrees we destroy most of the enzymes from within the food. This is clearly not good as the enzymes we eat are responsible for converting the food we eat into a structure that allows it to be passed through our cell membranes in the lining of our digestive tract and ultimately into our bloodstream to help transform and store energy.

I started gradually introducing more and more raw foods meals into my daily lifestyle and loved the effect on my body. I found the foods easy to digest and I loved not having that sluggish feeling that I sometimes would get after eating. I attended a Raw Food course which has been very beneficial for both personal and professional growth. The photo shows some of the delicious things I cooked Raw Crackers, Sweet Beet Soup, Mock Tuna Salad on Raw tacos with cashew 'sour cream' and raw tomato salsa, Nori rolls with almond pate, Turmeric Tea and Chocolate and avocado strawberry mousse cake. 

Occasionally I’ll have days when I eat only raw food. It’s on these days that I feel that I have more energy and more mental clarity. My Body is clearly being nourished at a cellular level which as well as feeling more energised and more mindful, this Food Lifestyle also assists with weight management, having clear skin and a general feeling of absolute amazingness.

LOVE RAW FOOD....

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