Tina Pruitt

Cooked Food Versus Raw Food

We’ve talked about the benefits of raw and living foods, and even how they compare to cooked foods as far as the nutrients being greatly reduced or removed during heating. Unfortunately, however, it’s not only that the nutrients are lacking when the food is cooked – some harmful things are actually created when the food is heated up and cooked.

Raw and Living Foods Are Optimum

Here’s a recap of why raw and living foods rock before we get into the harmful things that are created when they’re cooked. Raw and living foods contain tons of phytochemicals, healthy enzymes and hormones, along with other nutrients like antioxidants, vitamins and calcium. When we cook these vegetables, these things get lost. That’s not good for you in the short and long run, because you need these things to function optimally!

So What Happens?

But here’s the juice of the story – the things that can happen to cooked food and what you subsequently might be putting in your body:

- Many of the water soluble vitamins get lost and turn into a toxic residue that affects your immune system. Vegetables are known for their vitamins — why get rid of them?

- Amino acids, the little things responsible for helping us build protein, are turned into carcinogenic nightmares that can lead to protein deficiencies when they’re heated up past 115 degrees!

- Fats can become rancid carcinogens when heated over 115 degrees.

- Several toxins are created when you heat fats and oils.

- Heating sugars, starches, amino acids, coffee beans and cheeses all produce numerous toxins and carcinogens that can lead to disease (and worse).

It’s no wonder that people are starting to see the true benefits of eating a completely or high raw/living foods diet and incorporating more time into remaining healthy and disease free. I’ve lived through three cancer diagnoses and am here to tell you this lifestyle really, REALLY does work!

You’re so definitely worth this! You owe it to yourself!

The power within the natural fruits and vegetables translates into a healthier body that is able to not only combat current conditions but prevent them from happening. That rocks! One little thing to remember is that cooking is about the most unnatural thing you can do to your whole foods – and body! If you must cook your veggies (say, broccoli for example), just be sure to lightly steam them in a small amount of water…

If you’re ready to jump into this healthy lifestyle, check out the information located within my site and also check out the support and tips in my free downloadable book “7 Mean ‘n’ Green Foods…”.  Simply sign up for the mailing list (see right column) to get that delivered to you right now.  

Also, my downloadable book Juice Yourself Healthy book, and my go-at-your-own-pace juicing program called The Juicing Experience (includes Juice Yourself Healthy book, several videos and other bonuses) are a great way to get yourself going on your healthy journey! xo

The following guest blog letter/post is from my beautiful friend and fantastic health coach, Lisa Consiglio Ryan – enjoy!

Spring Renewal ~ De-clutter and Detox!

Hi there,

Lisa here….this past weekend I did some spring-cleaning.  I’ve mentioned before how I’m in a rut with food, clothes, even workouts lately. So I decided to take a first step. I cleaned up my closet!

I can see my closet floor! Look!

I feel so organized, so orderly. I had a complete mess on that floor:  shoes, suitcase open with clothes I never wore, purses…

I can’t describe how I felt, but subconsciously I felt a bit of chaos.  Energetically every time I went to get something to wear, I said “Damn, I gotta clean up. What a mess.”

Do you know how clutter is directly linked to weight and your health? 

The clutter was affecting my life.   This rut, I truly believe, is connected to order.  When parts of your life aren’t in order, it can really get you stuck.

Cleaning up one part of my life has gotten the momentum going.  Next, I can’t wait to clean up my act in the kitchen with new spring meals.

Did you sign up yet for Spring Renewal 10 Day Detox?  If not, join me and 100+ women getting our “detox on” April 16^th.

It’s not too late to clean up your diet and even your closet.  Say what?

Not only will we be detoxing our bodies, we will also be cleansing our minds and our environment. It’s all connected to order and creating a healthy life.

Click the yummy smoothie above to get yourself registered – it starts Monday!

If you are feeling like me and need to create new routines, clean up your diet and even clear some clutter, please join me for Spring Renewal.  I would love it. It starts Monday, so get on board now!

Big hugs, Lisa

ps…this is going to be fun! Lots of recipes, support & more! Sign up now…

Lisa Consiglio Ryan is the founder of Whole Health Designs.  She provides detox programs for women who desire to embrace clean living.   Lisa is also developing her own line of raw juices.

Join Lisa for her popular Spring Renewal 10 Day Detox. You can also connect with Lisa on Facebook and Twitter.