Living foods, also called raw foods, are fresh, uncooked foods that haven't been heated above 116 degrees Fahrenheit. Proponents of living foods believe that cooking denatures valuable enzymes, and that raw foods are nutritionally superior to...
Living foods are any plant-based foods that have not been cooked beyond 116 degrees F, protecting the natural enzymes. When you cook your food, you literally alter the molecular structure, lowering the nutrient value and decreasing your body's...
Adherents of a raw or living food diet consume only uncooked food, including fruits, vegetables, grains and even meat. "Raw foodism" has gained popularity throughout the end of the 20th century and into the 21st. Despite critics' warnings of...
Food sensitivities or intolerances are more common than food allergies, says Dr. James T.C. Lee, a Mayo Clinic asthma and allergy specialist. If you’re sensitive to a food such as wheat or milk, eating it causes uncomfortable symptoms, but...
Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. Commonly dried foods include fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices and meat. The University of Illinois College of Agriculture states that early American settlers dried apples, corn,...
Living a healthy life means eating foods that support health and avoiding those that don't. Healthy foods contain nutrients that prevent illnesses that include obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Eating a poor diet means you aren't getting...
The Living Food Diet, also known as the raw food diet, is one of the greenest diets around, according to a 2007 article in "Ecologist" by Laura Sevier. Followers of this diet are usually vegetarian, and they eat mainly locally grown organic food,...
The "Eat to Live" diet was developed by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a board-certified family physician who specializes in lifestyle and nutritional medicine. This diet is based on eating a lot of food, but the key is eating foods low in fat and calories....
Streptococcus bacteria are a common cause of sore, or strep, throats, especially in children and adults with compromised immune systems. Strep bacteria are typically passed from person to person via saliva or mucus, but this bacteria can also grow...
The nutrition you receive when living on liquid foods depends on how restrictive the liquid diet is. Because your immune system depends on the nutrients provided by the foods you take in, you can lower your immunity if you don’t consume a...
The foods you eat are an important part of your overall health. Nutritious foods can help you prevent illness as well as feel healthy and energetic. According to Sandra Alters and Wendy Schiff, authors of "Essential Concepts for Healthy Living,"...
Raw food diet proponents believe that a diet where at least 75 percent of the food consumed is raw is a healthier diet for humans. The enzymes and vitamins in the foods have not been destroyed by the heat from cooking. It is thought that raw foods...
Changing your diet to manage high cholesterol levels doesn't mean you have to eliminate all the foods you love. You can substitute some foods for lower-fat versions, and others may just require a few minor tweaks and changes. Learning which foods...
More people are living to be 100. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the number of centenarians in the United States will increase at least five-fold by the year 2050. While good genes can help you live to a ripe, old age, eating the right foods may...
Certain nutrition power-house staples are part of aging successfully and living well. Choosing healthy foods for meals and snacks can help you feel your best and help prevent some chronic and other illnesses that affect your health, appearance...
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic disease, caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS, which attacks your white blood cells, has a dramatic impact on your immune system. In addition to medical treatments, such as...
A diet based upon nutritious foods may help elongate your life. According to researchers and authors of "The Okinawa Program," Bradley J. Willcox, D. Craig Willcox and Makoto Suzuki, a healthy diet is vital in enhancing overall health, preserving...
Choose the right foods for a healthy diet with low-fat protein, whole grain carbs and colorful produce for full nutrition. Keep an eye on your total calorie intake daily while experimenting with different food choices for a variety of tastes to...
Many Americans who live alone fail to cook nutritious foods for themselves. With a little planning, it is possible to prepare simple, nutritious meals for one. Shop at grocery stores or farmer's markets that allow you to purchase only the amount...
Nutrition is extremely important to good health. Good nutrition lowers your risk of numerous medical problems, including heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and certain cancers. Combined with regular physical activity, the right foods help...
While the body comes equipped with teeth for chewing food, you can survive on a diet without any solid foods. A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that giving long-term care patients a regular or pureed diet did not...
The Canadian Department of Health endorses a food guide that is illustrated by a rainbow. The stripes of the rainbow represent different food groups, including fruits and vegetables, grains, dairy and protein. The guide is meant to help you meet...
Healthy foods include fruits and vegetables, whole grains and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids or monounsaturated fats. These foods can provide you with health benefits, including lowering your risk for certain diseases. However, just adding...
Eating a raw foods diet may seem like a no-brainer but, that fact is, you are allowed certain surprising foods on a raw food diet. In addition, to strictly follow a raw food plan, you must eliminate certain surprising foods. Raw food expert David...
A good raw diet supplies all the nutrients your body needs to function properly. Transitioning from a typical American diet to a raw diet may happen for you overnight or in small steps. Taking a class on how to properly prepare and plan raw food...
Celery juice is low in calories; it contains healthy nutrients such as calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. You can add a number of different ingredients to celery juice, such as apples, broccoli and lemons, the Raw Foods Living Foods website...
Wheatgrass is a green food that is a natural source of nutrients. In juice form, wheatgrass is 70 percent chloropyhll. Chlorophyll can rid the body of bacterial growth and therefore increase the body's resistance to illness and disease. Since...
According to Recipe Tips, eating raw sprouts is not recommended because of the risk of bacteria and food illness. Cooking alfalfa sprouts will kill any potential bacteria on them, ensuring safety. Sprouts only stay fresh for a few days, even if...
According to the Harvard School of Public Health's Healthy Eating Pyramid, you should center your diet around unprocessed, unmodified plant-based foods. The raw food diet takes this recommendation to heart, featuring a diet of raw and living...
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