For many reasons, a raw food diet has become fashionable lately. It implies the use of products without any heat treatment, that is, in the form in which they exist in nature. According to the followers of this concept, raw foods are better absorbed, give more energy, less burden on the body, and in general it is the most natural food for humans. What foods are acceptable for raw foodists and what are their benefits?
Instructions
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The first place among useful products is structured water. This is water, which has a peculiar structure: the bonds between the molecules in it are ordered. The structure of such water is practically similar to the structure of the intercellular fluid of a healthy organism. That is why structured water more easily penetrates the cell membrane, carrying nutrients and washing out toxins. Such water includes milk whey, melt water in mountain springs, freshly squeezed juices.
Step 2
The second place is occupied by seedlings of leguminous plants: wheat, barley, mung bean, etc. They are filled with almost all useful substances and vitamins necessary for humans. The sprouts normalize the gastrointestinal tract microflora, strengthen the immune system, and rejuvenate the body. Hunger relief is achieved by consuming a small amount of sprouts, which can contribute to weight loss.
Step 3
In third place on this list are seeds (sesame, flax, sunflower, pumpkin, etc.). This is because the seed itself carries life energy, because a tree grows from the seed. The seeds are very high in calories and contain essential oils for the body. They are very rich in calcium and help to strengthen bones and teeth. For better assimilation of seeds, they must be soaked for one to two hours in water at room temperature.
Step 4
The fourth place was given to greenery. These include dill, parsley, cilantro, sorrel, etc. The benefits of greens cannot be overestimated. It relieves swelling, normalizes sugar levels, and improves vision. No wonder greens were widely used in folk medicine in many countries of the world. Among other things, greens are a powerful cleaner, removing toxins and helping the body fight many diseases.
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The fifth place in the list of healthy foods is given to seaweed. In the East, it has long been used not only as a tasty and healthy food product, but also as a medicine. The Chinese often used seaweed to restore strength and improve performance. And the Japanese who consume seaweed every day are 10 times less likely to suffer from atherosclerosis.
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It is impossible not to pay special attention to the sixth place beekeeping products. These are honey, pollen and propolis. Of course, these products are tasty in themselves, are antibacterial agents, reduce headaches, and increase immunity. And recent medical research has shown that propolis inhibits cancer cells.
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In seventh place are the usual and so popular fresh fruits. Where can we go without them! After all, fruits are composed of structured water, contain natural sucrose and fructose, which increases the efficiency of the brain. You can talk about the benefits of fruits indefinitely, considering each fruit separately. But in general, everyone knows that they are primarily tasty without any preparation and addition of spices, restore fluid balance after workouts, and give a lot of energy. After eating fruits, there is no heaviness in the stomach, they normalize its microflora.
Step 8
Vegetables, which are in eighth place on this list, play a huge role in human nutrition. Many health problems for people are associated with the fact that they do not eat vegetables. Vegetables are, first of all, fiber, which helps the body to cleanse itself. Also, vegetables normalize digestion and strengthen the immune system, prevent the development of infections, supply the body with mineral elements, vitamins and pectin fibers.
Step 9
Nuts are in ninth place. They are rightfully considered a product of longevity, since their constant use allows you to postpone the aging process. Nuts are very nutritious and contain a huge amount of healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Nuts have a beneficial effect on the central nervous system, activate the brain, improve memory and attention.
Step 10
The last tenth place is taken by buckwheat. This is the cereal that does not require heat treatment for its preparation; it is enough to fill it with warm water (up to 40⁰C) for several hours. Buckwheat contains few carbohydrates, but these are complex carbohydrates that allow you to maintain a feeling of fullness for a long time. Buckwheat strengthens blood vessels and prevents blood clots. Also, buckwheat cleanses the body well, in addition to toxins, it removes heavy metal ions.
