Raw Foods Help Control Weight

Raw Foods Help Control Weight



Written by Wayne Gendel






The Impossible-To-Be-Overweight Diet Wayne Gendel Naturally Savvy Raw Food Health

Have you ever seen an overweight wild animal?

Of all living things on Earth, only humans and domesticated animals can be overweight, and the number one factor for a shortened lifespan is carrying excess weight. Wild animals do not become overweight because they eat the diet nature intended for them.

If you eat 80 percent of your food fresh and raw, it is virtually impossible to be overweight.

The natural human diet is made up of fresh fruits and vegetables, raw nuts and seeds. People who eat this along with small amounts of meat, fish and dairy are more likely to stay thin and healthy to a ripe old age.

Cultures like ours that sacrifice fresh veggies for large amounts of meat, fish and dairy become overweight. The old adage “everything in moderation” does not work because most of us have the “everything” at every meal.

In addition to excess fat and protein, we also load up on large amounts of unnatural, man-made foods, including processed cheese, boxed cereals, white flour, refined sugar and corn syrup. These foods are usually classified as high glycemic, which means they send blood sugar skyrocketing, making the body store more fat than it would with healthier, low glycemic natural foods.

To top that off, many of our foods are now genetically modified. Genetically modified (GM) foods have to be considered "substantially equivalent" to be deemed safe, but many researchers have questioned this standard. Some GM foods contain proteins that humans have never consumed before, and the long-term effects are unknown. Other health concerns include the potential for allergic reactions and antibiotic resistance.

So how can you tell these genetically modified (GM) foods apart from organic or traditional varieties? All produce has a four-digit code, but GM foods have a fifth digit—an eight—added to the beginning of the code as a qualifier. The best way to get the most nutrients and avoid GM foods is to buy organics, which also have a fifth digit in their codes—a nine at the beginning.

Cultures with fresh, natural diets regularly see people living vibrantly to or past 100 years old. But it is rare to see overweight people living healthily past the age of 50 or 60. So, try to add more raw fruits and vegetables to your diet. Fill up on greens before you eat your sandwich or snack on some fruit between meals.

Making 80 percent of your diet raw fruits and vegetables will help you not only live healthier, but longer—and without ever having to worry about being overweight.



Author of this article: Wayne Gendel
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