Enzymes are a Key to SuperHealth
Raw food is still full of enzymes which are metabolic catalysts. They are responsible for all metabolic actions in the body, from digesting food to building new muscle tissue. Nothing can happen without them.
Now this is very important so listen up! The more enzymes you take in via food e.g. raw fruit, vegetables, raw milk etc. the less your body is drained of its own supply, so it can concentrate on repairing itself and working at it's ultimate potential.
Because cooked food is less nutritious more of it needs to be eaten so the body can get all the nutrients it needs. That's why raw foods such as fruit will satisfy your appetite faster than cooked food.
Of course because you need to eat more cooked food to get the same amount of nutrients, it is easy to get fat. More food, especially when cooked, means more work for the body and less energy for you, plus more wear and tear on your digestive organs and so faster aging.
You will already be eating a lot of raw food because of the fruit you'll be eating. This will be providing your body with quantities of all the vital benefits of raw food nutrients.
Salads are a great way to get a lot of raw vegetables and greens. I generally try and have a big salad once every few days at least. Others enjoy them every day.
Dairy products should be raw (see dairy chapter).
Eggs can be eaten raw. Your body can deal with the raw protein and fat in raw eggs better than if they are cooked. I have a couple of raw eggs blended into raw milk with raw honey after heavy training, fantastic drink (see '7 Secret Recipes from the Spartan Kitchen' Special Report).
Even meat and fish can be eaten raw. The next best thing is to cook a lot less. I use to be a burnt-to-a-crisp well done steak man. Now I only order rare steaks and they taste a lot better as well as being better for me.
This section is basically to tell you the Spartan Principle that raw food is better.
Exceptions
Of course in theory eating as close to an all raw diet is the best, but not always possible. The following are a few exceptions;
Vegetables can be lightly steamed to be made more enjoyable. They can also be made into a soup. This of course will destroy a lot of the enzymes and vitamins but there will still be a lot left and the fiber and minerals etc. will still do you good. Also vegetables do not have much fat or protein so they won't do as much damage to your body cooked as say meat. Just make sure you eat a lot of fruit, salads or sprouts as well.
I know most of you aren't going to start eating large amounts of raw meat and eggs no matter how good they are! And if you are ever worried about the quality of meat and how it has been handled and stored, it's safer to cook. Or at least cook all the outside surface area.
Of course cereals must be cooked to be edible. Although they are not the best food anyway (see grain chapter). Tubers such as potatoes must also be cooked to be edible.
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