To avoid sickness eat less; to prolong life worry less.
– Chu Hui Weng

Studies have shown that eating less prolongs life. It makes sense since the digestive system is probably the most overworked system in the body today. Did you know that digestion uses the more energy than anything else you do, especially when eating a conventional food (S.A.D.) diet. Ever get tired after a large meal? It’s your energy being directed to digesting your food.

Eating a living food diet, and eating less, lessens the burden on your digestive system and lets it work normally… allowing your body to run more efficiently and last longer.

Similarly, by letting go of the things in your life that you have no control over, and stop worrying, you free your energy towards better health and wellness.

To your best health!

Mark

Being a regular customer at Whole Foods for some time, I’ve had a chance to notice what they sell and who normally shops there.

After a recent visit I’ve come to the conclusion that contrary to popular belief, Whole Foods IS NOT a health food store in my opinion.

Why?

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Have you heard of the about documentary film Simply Raw or its companion, Raw For Life?

Simply Raw shows the dramatic effect that eating raw and living foods can have on our health. It highlights how by making simple healthy choices when it comes to our food that we can allow our bodies to heal.

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Along with a diet rich in fresh, organically grown foods, consideration should be given to the clothes you wear as well. Not only for the fact that your skin is in constant contact with your clothing, but also for the way certain fabrics are made and their impact on our environment.
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There are numerous benefits to a vegan/raw diet, most being health related.

But here’s a benefit I hadn’t considered or noticed until I had been eating raw for 3 months.

Garbage!

Or lack of garbage, that is. I’ve noticed that my household generates less than 1/3 of the normal amount we used to before eating raw. Since very few whole, raw foods are packaged, you’re saving a great deal of packaging waste.

There’s even less to recycle since I choose to use my own canvas bags for grocery shopping. If you’re a Whole Foods shopper, you may have noticed their new “green bags”. They’re a steal at under $2 and now will save at least 175 paper bags a year.

Yes, eating raw is eco-friendly too. Just another benefit!

Keep it raw…some,

Mark
The Vegan Raw Diet

Here’s a brilliant example of what happens when you’ve been eating healthy, choosing a vegan raw lifestyle and then decide to eat ‘normal’, like most of America does.

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As you may recall, a directive from the Almond Board of California and backed by the USDA was put into effect in September of 2007 requiring all almonds to be pasteurized.

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