For senior citizens, a healthy diet can be crucial to living a longer, fuller life, and raw food veganism can be one such diet; Medicines (US) Food Forum found that the type of protein ingestion senior vegans partake in reduces IDF-1 levels by up to 10%. IDF-1 is an important biological marker in diagnosing cancer and…
How A Raw Food Diet Can Improve Your Sleep Habits
It’s a well-established fact that adults need sufficient sleep for optimal health and wellbeing. However, according to the American Sleep Association, over 35 percent of adults report getting less than the recommended seven hours of shut-eye each night, and 50 to 70 million American adults have a sleep disorder. Even seemingly innocuous sleep problems like snoring can cause…
Real Raw Food Smoothies: An Anti-Oxidant Miracle
Why do we need antioxidants – and can we get them from raw food? The second question is easy to answer – yes we can! The first is a little more complex.
Sinking Your Teeth into a Raw Food Diet
If you are already enjoying a raw food diet or perhaps you are about to start, don’t wait until you are experiencing problems with your teeth before you take any action. Being proactive, practicing good dental hygiene and giving your teeth the nutrients they need, you will be able to enjoy the full benefits of raw foods without any worries about your oral health in the future.
3 Vital Vitamins to Perfect a Raw Food Diet
12 percent of the Millennial generation is vegan, with a whopping 70% of people across the globe reducing their intake of animal-derived foods or eliminating it entirely. Animal rights are a big factor in this change, though many people also see a meat-and-dairy-free diet as an opportunity for better health. Many agree that the raw version of the…
Fast Food Made Rawesome
A third of American adults eat fast food daily, putting them at risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and a whole host of other problems. Making raw versions of your favorite fast food is an easy way to enjoy treats without the excess calories, fat, sugar or salt. Whether you follow a raw food lifestyle…
The Place of Frozen Produce in the Raw Food Diet
The feasibility of freezing raw fruit and vegetables has been debated for decades. While many people praise the fact that freezing stops the rotting process in its tracks, others are concerned that the produce loses most of its nutritional value during freezing. A recent study conducted at the University of California, which compared the nutrients…
Exploring the US Vegan Food-Festival Scene
Veganism is skyrocketing in popularity with everyone from celebs like Beyonce to your Average Joe delving into plant-based diets, trying out new recipes and wanting to mingle with like-minded people. With the boosted appeal of this lifestyle came an increased desire for a larger range of consumer products as well as social interaction in…
Why is the Raw Food Diet Ideal for Seniors?
Across the globe, our population is aging, and obesity in those aged 65 and above is increasing, bringing new burdens of ill health related to poor diet and inactivity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over a third of Americans are obese, with associated health problems imposing substantial economic and personal impacts…
Are Organic Products Really That Good For Us?
We’ve all heard before that eating raw, fresh fruit and vegetables has benefits for our health – that’s a well-known fact. It is good for the digestive system and makes a difference to how we feel. You can feel your body finding a natural balance and plenty of energy to go with it. But what…
