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ok well you can try the raw food diet. read this ... :)) What is the Raw Food Diet? The raw food diet is a diet based on unprocessed and uncooked plant foods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, sprouts, seeds, nuts, grains, beans, nuts, dried fruit, and seaweed. Heating food above 116 degrees F is believed to destroy enzymes in food that can assist in the digestion and absorption of food. Cooking is also thought to diminish the nutritional value and "life force" of food. Typically, at least 75% of the diet must be living or raw. What are the Benefits of the Raw Food Diet? Proponents of the raw food diet believe it has numerous health benefits, including: Increased energy Improved skin appearance Better digestion Weight loss Reduced risk of heart disease The raw food diet contains fewer trans fats and saturated fat than the typical Western diet. It is also low in sodium and high in potassium, magnesium, folate, fiber and health-promoting plant chemicals called phytochemicals. These properties are associated with a reduced risk of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. For example, a study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that consumption of a raw food diet lowered plasma total cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations. What are the Guidelines of the Raw Food Diet? 1. What can I eat? Unprocessed, preferably organic, whole foods such as: Fresh fruits and vegetables Nuts Seeds Beans Grains Legumes Dried fruit Seaweed Unprocessed organic or natural foods Freshly juiced fruit and vegetables Purified water Young coconut milk At least 75% of food consumed should not be heated over 116 degrees F. 2. What cooking techniques are used? Specific cooking techniques make foods more digestible and add variety to the diet, including: Sprouting seeds, grains, and beans Juicing fruit and vegetables Soaking nuts and dried fruit Blending Dehydrating food 3. What equipment can I use? A dehydrator, a piece of equipment that blows air through food at a temperature of less than 116 degrees F. A good-quality juice extractor for juicing fruit and vegetables A blender, food processor, or chopper to save time Large glass containers to soak and sprout seeds, grains, and beans Mason jars for storing sprouts and other food Side Effects Some people experience a detoxification reaction when they start the raw food diet, especially if their previous diet was rich in meat, sugar, and caffeine. Mild headaches, nausea, and cravings can occur but usually last for several days. Precautions The raw food diet may not be appropriate for certain people, such as: Children Pregnant or nursing women People with anemia People at risk for osteoporosis - A Washington University study found that people following a raw food diet had lower bone mass. Bone turnover rates, however, were similar to the group that ate a standard American diet. Considerable time, energy, and commitment is needed to be healthy on the raw food diet. Many of the foods are made from scratch. Some ingredients may be hard to find, such as Rejuvelac (the fermented liquid drained from sprouted grains), sprouted flour, date sugar, young coconut milk, carob powder and Celtic sea salt. People must be aware that certain nutritional deficiencies can occur on the raw food diet, including: Calcium Iron B12 – The Journal of Nutrition study found that a raw food diet increased levels of homocysteine due to vitamin B-12 deficiency. Protein Calories Critics of the raw food diet say while it’s true that some enzymes are inactivated when food is heated, it doesn’t matter because the body uses its own enzymes for digestion. In addition, cooking makes certain phytochemicals easier to absorb, such as beta-carotene in carrots. Another critique is that the human body has changed in response to eating cooked foods. Some of these changes are that are jaws and teeth have become smaller, our stomachs have shrunk, and our small intestines have grown longer, lengthening the digestive surface area. According to other alternative diet theories, such as macrobiotics, Ayurveda, and traditional Chinese medicine, a raw-only diet may not be appropriate for people living in colder climates or for people with certain constitutional types. i put this up because i wanted to help people that wanted to loose weight!! if you have any questions please e-mail me at kardasian_twin@yahoo.com

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1. While I think it is a sound diet and would probably purify and cure up 50% of the world's ailments, its not realistic for me. I do need some taste to my food. I alsoam a firm believer in eating animal protein as part of a healthy and strong musculature. I don't want to look like some skinny native from a remote island that has to climb trees for coconuts.
2. Must say these are some excellent pointers for most people to follow but think that Raw apple cider vinegar should be at the top of all of these and could be recommended for meat eaters too... The Many Health Benefits you can get from Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. It may taste horrible but the benefits definately outway the bad taste!! Ok - this may seem very gross but if you have a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar a day you will be doing your body so much good! It is so disctusting but I add some grape juice to it and drink it through a straw so it's not that bad. Here are some reasons and benefits of having Apple Cider Vinegar: Helps ease the itch and rid chiggers Helps with hot flashes in menopausal women Helps treat insect bites and skin allergies Helps relieve and heal poison ivy Helps prevent heart disease and stroke Helps soothe and heal a sunburn Helps rid head lice Great for your joints Great for arthritis Gets rid of bad breath Great anti viral and anti bacterial agents Use a cup in as a hair rinse - makes your hair shiny Gives you relief of pollen, food and pet allergies (I need that) Treats your sinus infections Helps reduce the risk or tumors Help rid warts Reduces total body stresses and tension Helps treat hemorrhoids and varicose veins Great for acne, and skin problems Helps lower your high cholesterol Helps heals your wounds and skin abrasions Helps retain your youth Can act as an appetite suppressant and aid in weight loss Helps prevent osteoporosis Helps rid the common cold Boosts your energy level and your immune system Excellent for acid reflux and sore throats It helps breaks down fatty deposits so is great for loosing weight Keeps high blood pressure down by preventing your blood from getting too thick Helps treat insomnia Helps digestion Help common ailments such as hair loss and dandruff Even helps rid your hiccups Helps treat and get rid of cold sores Great for your kidneys and your bladder Cures fungal infections - Athlete's feet and Nail Fungus Ailments Acts as a clenser and detoxifier for various organs basically purifying your body and its organs (kidneys, liver, heart...) Reduces risk of colon cancer Topical relief for shingles Helps relieve diarrhea tribes » Health & Wellness » Joys of Juicing » topics » "An Apple A Day..." - Cider Vinegar Health Benefitstopic posted Fri, October 13, 2006 - 12:18 PM by Craig Many people are now convinced—Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), that wonderful “old-timers” home remedy, cures more ailments than any other folk remedy and has been highly regarded throughout history. In 400 B.C. the great Hippocrates, Father of Medicine, used it for its amazing health qualities. The reported cures from drinking Apple Cider Vinegar are numerous and include: allergies (including pet, food and environmental), sinus infections, acne, high cholesterol, flu, chronic fatigue, Candida, acid reflux, sore throats, contact dermatitis, arthritis, gout, and even heart pain. Apple Cider Vinegar breaks down fat and is widely used to lose weight. It has also been reported that a daily dose of apple cider vinegar in water has soaring blood pressure under control in two weeks! For centuries, the benefits from cider vinegar to fight infection, promote digestion, fighting osteoporosis, have been well known. One of the first goals on the way to great health is to restore the body's pH to the alkaline range. As nearly all chronic illnesses take place in a body that has become acidic due to the gradual depletion of its mineral reserves, it is logical to check on the body's acid/alkaline balance and to work towards maintaining it in the alkaline range. The state of the body's acid/alkaline balance can be easily measured by testing the urine using pH strips. INTERNAL BENEFITS: . Rich in enzymes & potassium . Naturally supports a healthy immune system . Helps control weight . Helps soothe dry throat . Promotes healthy digestion & pH balance . Helps remove body sludge & toxins ACV is also a natural antibiotic germ fighter, fights E. coli and other bacteria. It is an excellent remedy for food poisoning and helpful in digestive upsets. ACV helps control and normalize weight and improve digestion. ACV helps relieve arthritis stiffness and rheumatism. Use two teaspoons (2 t.) in a pint of water daily for yourself—or one teaspoon in the dog or cat’s drinking water—as a healthy tonic. Drink a daily tonic of apple cider vinegar to help you keep the right pH balance in the urinary tract, since the proper acidity creates an inhospitable environment for bacteria and yeasts that cause these infections. EXTERNAL BENEFITS: . Helps maintain healthy skin . Helps promote a youthful, healthy body . Soothes irritated skin . Relieves muscle pain from exercise ACV helps to maintain healthy skin, promote youthful, healthy bodies. Soothes pain of sunburn, the itch from bug bites, and the sting from plants. ACV helps prevent dandruff, itching scalp, baldness, and dry skin. ACV soothes tight aching joints, sore muscles. Apple cider vinegar also removes sebum and environmental and product buildup on the hair shaft. COMBINE WITH NATURAL BEE HONEY TO: . Relax the nervous system . Promote deep sleep . Relieve rheumatism . Relieve arthritis . Relieve bone and muscle pain and soreness . Relieve heart ailments . Relieve stress . Relieve insomnia Mix organic apple cider with pure raw honey and drink at night before going to bed. Great for calming nerves, promoting relaxation and relief of bone related ailments. Adjust the amount of vinegar and honey for comfort and taste. See my recommended recipe here: RECIPE: 250 mL (8 oz) Purified Water (warm enough to melt honey) 1 to 2 teaspoons Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (Organic recommended) 1 to 2 teaspoons Honey (Local, raw, non-GMO recommended) (Honey comes from flowers and has a very light energy. I recommend honey from flowers that are known to provide support for heart and lungs. Use local honey to help provide relief from allergies and build immunity.) Apple Cider Vinegar is proving very beneficial to people and animals with arthritis because it breaks down calcium deposits in the joints while re-mineralizing the bones. It has shown to be equally beneficial to dogs with hip dysplasia. ACV is also effective for urinary tract infections, and it lowers high blood pressure. In animals, it is helpful in skin and coat problems and in replacing potassium depletion. (Cranberry juice is also a well-known home remedy for urinary tract infections. It prevents bacteria from attaching to the walls of the urinary tract.) A new University of California-Davis Medical Center study shows that daily consumption of 12 ounces of apple cider or apple juice can reduce the risk of heart disease. And the benefits don’t stop there. A recent Cornell University study found that the antioxidants in apples also inhibit the growth of certain types of cancer cells. ACV has been found to protect arteries from harmful buildup of plaque. Many heart attacks are caused by high amounts of fats and cholesterol in your blood. The fiber in ACV helps to absorb fats and cholesterol by expelling them from the body as waste materials. ACV is used to promote the health of veins and capillaries; it is also useful in assisting in the health of the heart. The potassium found in apple cider vinegar is also beneficial to the heart. The dietary fiber in ACV is beneficial in controlling glucose levels in the blood. Minerals like manganese, calcium, magnesium, silicon and iron develop bone mass and make them stronger. It is also a rich source of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. ACV boosts the immune system and acts as a natural antiseptic and anti-biotic. Apples contain Vitamin C and flavonoids, which helps with wound healing and in reducing the severity of colds and flu symptoms. Apple cider also has acetic acid, plus ion-futynic lactic and propionic acids. It is the richest source of amino acids known. Apple cider cannot cure cancer, but it is valuable to have around to help fight free radicals in the body. Beta-carotene, found in apple cider vinegar, is a powerful antioxidant, which helps to neutralize the free radicals formed in the body through oxidation. To prevent these free radicals, and to keep them in check, we need antioxidants to rid our body of these potentially dangerous compounds. Left alone, free radicals have the run of our bodies; they damage cells, which leads to cellular degeneration. The pectin in apple cider vinegar adds fiber to the diet, which helps prevent cancer, especially colon cancer. Fiber binds with certain cancer-causing compounds in the colon, and speeds up their elimination from the system. VITAMINS IN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: . Vitamin C . Vitamin E . Vitamin A . Vitamin B1 . Vitamin B2 . Vitamin B6 . Pro-vitamin beta-carotene . Vitamin P MINERALS & TRACE ELEMENTS IN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: . Potassium . Calcium . Magnesium . Phosphorous . Chlorine . Sodium . Sulfur (the mineral - not the sulfa, which some people are allergic to) . Copper . Iron . Silicon . Fluorine BENEFITS FOR YOUR DOGS (AND OTHER PETS): Every home with dogs should have Apple Cider Vinegar. It has multiple uses for dogs, including: alleviating allergies and arthritis, and establishing correct pH balance of the system. Added to your pet's drinking water, ACV has shown to maintain the acid/alkaline balance of the digestive tract. To find your dog's pH level, get some pH strips at your local drugstore. First thing in the morning test your dog's urine. If the strip reads from 6.5 - 7.0, then your dog's system is what it should be. If the pH is higher, then the system is too alkaline, and ACV can help to establish a correct pH balance.
3. 1) Drink a glass of water before every meal. It fills you up so you don't over eat. Also drink a glass of cold water every morning - Your body burns calories by cooling down the water to make it useful to your body. 2) Eat slowly - It takes your brain 20 minutes to realize you're full, so if you eat fast, you'll overeat. 3) Never crash diet. Don't go under 1200 calories a day. It'll slow your metabolism down, and you won't be able to receive all the nutrients you need in a day. And once you do start eating normally again, you'll regain all the weight you lost immediately. Instead, take it slow and steady. 4) Don't be a lazy bum. Do jumping jacks while watching TV, run laps around the coffee table - Just try to keep yourself moving. 5) Immediately after eating, pop a piece of cinnamon or mint gum in your mouth so you don't feel the urge to keep picking at your food. 6) And don't beat yourself up if you had a bad day! Listen to your body - If you want something, have it! Just always remember to keep it in moderation. But don't deprive yourself, or you won't get ANYWHERE. 7) Leave a couple bites left on your plate when eating. You can save calories by not eating every last bite. 8) Substitute "diet" foods for regular foods - Skim milk for whole, low-fat cheese for full-fat cheese, light bread over regular bread, reduced calorie yogurt over regular yogurt, Splenda for sugar, etc. Check out Free Exercise Videos on Youtube