Do you Sprout? Why you should
Sprouts are not just decorative and crunchy additions to salads and stir-frys, they are a bona fide superfood, medicine and anti-aging supplement. They are a supremely healthy snack and a valuable source of complete protein. The best part is that they are easy to grow all year round, dont take up much space and they…
Why a Raw Food Diet Is a Healthy Weight Loss Option
In the quest to find and maintain a healthy weight, switching to a living foods lifestyle may be the most effective and sustainable way to reach your goals. Eating a high raw or completely raw diet can help you burn excess fat, reduce inflammation, improve digestion, boost metabolism, and support the overall health of your…
How to Make Coconut Milk
Oh, the creamy goodness of milk. Whether on cereal, in smoothies, soups, or just by the glass, humans love milk. Unfortunately, milk from animals can cause serious health problems, and contemporary dairy practices take a heavy toll on the environment. But milk made from coconuts provides a wonderful alternative for all ages. The Problems with…
8 Ways a Raw Food Lifestyle Can Prevent Diabetes
Some diseases are genetic, and their development may be inevitable. But some are caused, or at least worsened, by what we eat and the way we live. While there is no one cure-all for completely preventing diabetes, certain lifestyle choices can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. Our choices can also improve…
9 Ways to Use Coconut
Coconut is a delicious staple in many parts of the world. From the electrolyte-rich water of young cocos to the cell-nourishing oil in older nuts, they are one of natures most versatile gifts. Some indigenous cultures use every part of the coconut palm for food, fuel, instruments, and building materials. While we dont need to…
Crucial Info for a Healthy Raw Vegan Diet
Our diets form the cornerstone of our health, and make all the difference between just trudging through life and thriving. If you are thinking about shifting to a raw foods lifestyle, or have already made the quantum leap to this vibrant colorful world of living foods, you probably feel like a superhero. But if you…
Creative Rainbow Approach to an Important Raw Food Diet Principle
You probably know by now that we love living foods around these parts. Eating a raw foods diet has helped us feel more vibrant than we would have thought possible just a few years ago. But like any mode of eating, we have learned that there are healthy, life-supporting methods for thriving on living foods,…
Celiac Disease and the Raw Food Diet
Celiac disease is a serious condition but it is one that can be managed through a healthy diet. In addition to removing gluten from your diet, you may also find it helpful to switch to eating raw foods. Keep reading to learn more. Prevalence of Celiac Disease In keeping up with recent health and fitness…
Give It to Me Raw: Why Unheated Protein is Best
Ah, protein. Essential for every cell in the body, protein is one of the most contested nutrients these days. With so many people saying such different things about the type of protein we need, it can be hard to know what to eat. In my experience, raw, plant-based protein is the easiest to digest. I…
Why You Need A Raw Food Diet Plan?
One of the most common questions people ask before switching to a raw food diet is will I like it? It can be difficult to imagine eating only raw, uncooked foods but it is an extremely healthy diet that is certainly worth considering. The Raw Food Diet The raw food diet is not so much…