Eating for Energy--The Power of Raw Food Enzyme

Enzymes are the active material in our digestive juices that break down our foods.Enzymes are the keys that unlocks nutrients, they do this job without being change. Enzymes are found in our salivary glands,stomach, liver, pancreas and in the wall of our small intestine. They are protein molecules that act like spark plugs in our bodies, with out those enzymes we can die.

Digestion is one of the most important functions our body is able to perform. Unfortunately, most people don't digest their food properly.

In my experience, having worked with thousands of personal clients, faulty digestion or an "underactive stomach" is the most common health concern I notice.

So why is digestion a health concern?

Well, consider that improper digestion can lead to nasty conditions like leaky gut syndrome, allergies, and auto-immune disorders - just to name a few.

Think Back to When... The last time you ate a heavy cooked meal.

Did feel really tired (and full) for several hours?

I know I did. And it's not fun.

Think about those big family Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners where you'd stuff yourself with turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, bread, wine, and on and on.... Thankfully, those kind of meals are rare.

Cooked Foods Are Dead

Remember that cooked foods are dead. They contain no functional enzymes since the heating any living thing above 118 degrees Fahrenheit denatures them.

This makes it inherently difficult to digest these foods. After all, there's a reason that all living foods contain enzymes that will naturally assist in their digestion. But as soon as their cooked... all bets are off!

What this means to you is that your body now has to secrete more of its own digestive enzymes from the pancreas to breakdown these "dead" foods. And by the way, these enzymes can run out. When they do, you run out of life!

Think of the Toughest Piece of Steak Ever

To help you understand just how hard it is for your body to digest dead foods - especially cooked proteins - let's consider a piece of steak for a moment.

To begin with, animal protein (even in its raw state) is very tough for our stomach's to digest. But what happens when we cook meat - or a steak in this example?

All of the steak's proteins become denatured (just like those enzymes we talked about). They get all bent out of shape, coil together, and make it even tougher for our stomach to breakdown.

Just think of how many times you need to chew each bite of that steak just so you can swallow it! Maybe 100 times? Just imagine how much strain is now put on your stomach to further digest it.

So Remember This... When you cook a protein, you make it tougher and, thus, harder for your body to breakdown.

Here's another example... Taking a raw egg, throwing it in a frying pan, and watching it " coagulate" into a fried egg. Which do you think is easier for your body to breakdown - the raw "liquidy" egg or the tough, protein-denatured fried version?

If you said the latter, then you're right.

That's why if you someone has digestive difficulties and they love their eggs, one of the best things they can do is eat a soft boiled egg instead of a hard boiled egg. Less cooking time makes it slightly easier to digest.

Bottom Line - Raw Foods Are Easier to Digest

Based on what we just discussed I'm sure you can appreciate just how much easier it is for us to digest raw foods. Raw foods are packed full of food enzymes, which assist in their own digestion. They don't contain cooked, undigestible proteins.

And they're actually good for you. They contain tons of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that you simply don't get in a cooked food.

Yuri Elkaim is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and author of the raw food diet book Eating for Energy. Visit http://www.eatingforenergy.ca to get started with his FREE "Energy Secrets" e-course and discover what your diet has been missing.

A Raw Food Diet Why Eat It?

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If you're reading this article, you may be wondering about the benefits of a raw food diet, right? Well, the benefits of eating more raw foods are numerous and once you understand them you'll probably wonder why you haven't eaten more raw in the past. You'll also think twice about eating dead cooked foods ever again.

Raw Foods Give You More Energy

I don't think I know of a single person who eats at least 80% raw foods who doesn't enjoy far more energy than the average person. I know that when I transitioned away from eating a diet made up of breads, dairy, and cooked foods, and adopted more of a raw foods diet, my energy went through the roof. And I'm not talking about the quick surge you would get from an espresso but rather long-lasting energy that enables you to do more with less.

For instance, eating raw will allow you to sleep less and have far more energy than you ever thought possible. When I'm eating at least 80% raw, I can easily function on just 4-5 hours of sleep. I literally bounce out of bed and don't require any naps throughout the day. Oh yeah, did I mention that I workout every single day as well? Sometimes, even twice!

Energizing Enzymes

There are several reasons why a raw food diet will give you more energy. First, raw foods are rich in food enzymes. Enzymes are required for every single reaction in the body. Unfortunately, our bodies only have a finite number of these enzymes, so when we run out, we run out of life! To add to this, when you heat foods above 118 degrees Fahrenheit, you destroy the food enzymes that are naturally present in all raw foods. Therefore, if you eat a predominantly cooked foods diet, you're not getting enough food enzymes, which means that your body will have to produce and use more of its own to digest and metabolize your foods.

The more energy your body needs to divert towards digestion, the less energy you will have for other activities. You will feel more lethargic and tired as your body is trying to breakdown "dead" foods and figure out what to do with them.

So, the food enzymes inherent in raw foods are a big reason for boosting your body's energy. They are the spark plugs and are intricately related to the next property that make raw foods so energy-boosting.

Life Force

When raw foods are left intact, they are also known as living foods. They are called "living" because they carry an incredible amount of life force.

Now, since every living being has an aura or energy field illuminating from their body, which foods do you think would enhance yours? High energy raw foods or cooked foods that dead? I think we both know the answer.

As I like to say, "eat alive and you will thrive".

Weight Loss and Beautiful Skin

The other highly sought-after quality of a raw foods diet is its ability to help you lose weight and beautify your skin. Almost all raw foodists have reported losing weight they could never lose. At the same time, they notice an instant improvement in their skin. They look younger and have a natural glow that comes about because of the "living" nature of raw foods, their abundance of enzymes, and of course the plethora of nutrients that are ingested when eating more fruits and vegetables.

You will find it easier to lose weight on a raw food diet because your getting more nutrients and, therefore, your body won't crave "dead" foods. Second, the enzymes help to breakdown the foods you are eating and excess energy and fat stores in your body. Third, raw foods are water-rich, which helps you feel more satiated, as well as hydrated.

Many of these reasons also help us explain why living foods make you look younger and beautify your skin. Enzymes, life force, water, and high quality nutrients all play a role in natural skin care.

We could talk about the benefits of a raw food diet for hours but the only to truly understand them is to experience them for yourself. So why not take action today and enjoy the health, the body, and the vitality that you deserve!

About the Author

Yuri Elkaim is one of the world’s leading holistic nutrition and health experts. If you want to lose weight and live your healthiest and most energetic life ever, then you can learn more about his raw food diet book, Eating for Energy and get started with a FREE 6-part Energy Secrets e-course by visiting EatingforEnergy.ca today.

How To Eat For Energy

Eating for Energy is all about choosing  the right foods.It is about eating foods that will boost you energy level, by saying right types of foods I mean you you would have to include more raw vegetables and fruits into your diet.

A Good Why and How on Nutrition, March 13, 2009
By Kelly Klepfer (Iowa) posted on Amazon.com
 
"If you are serious about making nutritional changes and curious about why that's a good idea, you should consider looking into Eating for Energy. With loads of information on the benefits of eating raw plant foods, Yuri Elkaim, presents very compelling reasons to make the suggested changes in your lifestyle.

He provides several recipes and details on specific products and supplements.

If you are coming from a fast food lifestyle and are casually considering making some changes for the better this information could overwhelm you as it is a step up from simply eating healthier and/or organic. However, it is a valuable tool if you really want to change your future health and your life.

I read it and found the it easy to read."

Eating Healthy Increase Energy

So many of us spend our health gaining wealth, and then have to spend our wealth to regain our health.
Well let me say this a steam boat cannot run without steam,have you found yourself running out of steam lately?
if that is the case with you, and you want to have your energy back easily, you first have to change your mine about the way you see certain foods, as in the case of raw foods and start taking care of your self if you want to increase your energy.
You've probably heard the expression, "we are what we eat." Well Yuri Elkaim brings this point home by showing us which raw foods are the best to help heal us inside and out, with the book eating for energy.This book goes far beyond calories and losing weight. It shows you how to choose raw foods which will increase your energy, boost your immune system and increase your vitality. Yuri Elkaim has taken all the research about raw foods and there health benefits, and put it together in one place.He does more than more than just offer dry explanations about which raw food gives you energy, or help with conditions such as eczema or asthma. Yuri explains which plant- base raw foods gives you the best nutritional value,and the diet advice is balance and sound, so you won't be lacking any of the essentials.

Its interesting that many diseases such as heart disease,that are directly link to our diet,don't occur nearly as often in third world countries where process foods are not easily available.This book open doors that you may not even been aware were closed, eating for energy will enlighten you about your current eating habits. It is not your age that makes you tired and worn out,its the food you are eating.So I encourage you to start eating raw food to become the best you can be. The power of raw foods is that they energize you beyond belief if its done properly. But our mind have to first get to that place where we can change our diet, by thinking we have to eat to live and not live to eat! Eat more raw unprocessed organic food like vegetable and fruits, use whole grains as they are high in natural fiber, nutrients and enzymes .
Avoid eating late at night, If you find it hard to eat enough vegetables and fruits you can use organic green supplements in addition. These supplements are supper nutritious  and can give you energy and wellness fast. Healthy eating begins with learning how to "eat smart"...it's not just what you eat, but how you eat.Your food choices can reduce any chance of illness such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes,as well as a defense against depression. Additionally learning the habits of healthy eating can boost your energy, sharpen your memory and stabilize your mood. You can expand your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan  ahead to create and maintain a satisfying, healthy diet. and yes eating for energy is also about  losing  weight, this raw food book reveals which raw food increase your metabolism, lower your calories and gives you more energy.

Foods That Give Us Energy

Foods That Give Us Energy

  
 By Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK, RHN
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It's really unfortunate that the vast majority of the population turns to stimulants instead of looking to whole foods for a boost of invigorating energy. I guess part of the problem is that humans are generally lazy and would rather take the "magic pill" to fix all their problems.

But when it comes to having more energy the irony is that the stimulating foods such coffee, sugar, and energy drinks actually fatigue your body in the long run. Sure they give you a quick jolt of energy but then their real effects are felt as they wear down your adrenal glands, disrupt your blood sugar, and create a huge crash after the initial high. Essentially they are drugs. They are not foods that give us energy.

Ok, then, what are some natural foods that will give you long-lasting energy?

Well, you may want to consider that no single food will give you more energy than your overall diet. Sure you could add in some of the energy foods I describe below, but if your diet is horrific to begin with, then you will not see the sustained level of energy that you want.

Instead of searching for "miracle" energy foods your goal should be to eat a diet that consists of foods that are vibrating at higher energies. This means eating more raw living foods. When a food has not been cooked, it maintains its natural energy properties (not to mention all of its other nutrients). Thus, when you eat raw foods, you're giving your body direct energy from the ultimate source - the sun - as most of these foods will be plant-based, and the sun is where they get their energy.

The closer you eat to the bottom of the food chain, the more nutrition and energy will you acquire. Think about it - it takes more of your energy to digest animal meat than it does to digest a green vegetable, right? Plus, this green veggie will have the maximum amount of living energy versus a dead animal carcass.

Thus, to have more energy, you need to follow a high energy diet. After that, you can start to knit pick and see which specific foods give you more energy, if at all.

To help you get started, here is a list of some my favourite energizing foods:

- wheat grass - if you haven't tried wheat grass then you're missing out on some big time energy and nutrition. Growing it and juicing yourself can be a bit of a pain but you can easily get a "shot" at most health food stores or juice bars. 1 oz of wheat grass juice packs more nutrition than 2.5 lbs of green leafy veggies!

- raw cacao (nibs or powder) - incredible source of magnesium, antioxidants, and life force. These give me a natural high that can last for hours without the subsequent like you would get from coffee and caffeinated beverages.

- goji berries - another incredible source of antioxidants and polysaccharides that improve cell-to-cell communication. I actually combine these with my raw cacao nibs and complementary tastes work really well together.

Remember that although these foods provide incredible nutrition they are the like the healthier version of coffee and other quick fixes. The key still remains to follow a raw foods diet, as much as possible, that will provide you with tons of life force, alkalinity, and nutrients to help your body thrive.

About the Author

Yuri Elkaim is one of the world’s leading holistic nutrition and health experts. If you want to lose weight and live your healthiest and most energetic life ever, then you can learn more about his raw food diet book, Eating for Energy and get started with a FREE 6-part Energy Secrets e-course by visiting

 sandyjsam.mp3trainer.hop.clickbank.net  today.