1. Exploration of the Raw Foods Diet
... ." Raw foodists believe cooked foods clog our digestive systems because of the fats, carbohydrates, and proteins consumed. According to Hippocrates Health Institute, humans' original diet was uncooked food that was very vegetarian. We began to cook food after we discovered fire. In the 18th century, monks and nuns in Europe consumed raw foods to gain stronger physical and spiritual ... their diseases. Raw foods are beneficial for disease prevention because they contain oxygen, enzymes, phytochemicals, and hormones which support the immune system. According to Brian Clement, co-director of...
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