Benefits Some People Have Experienced Eating Raw Foods

Many people have stated that they experienced dramatic improvements to their health through consuming raw foods. What are some of these health benefits?

This article, which I first wrote and published on another website in 2008, discusses some common experiences. Please note that these are anecdotal in nature and not obtained from scientific studies.

Raw Food Testimonials

There are countless raw food testimonials out there, which describe people who have changed to a raw food diet and are loving it.

Of course, we would like ‘scientific’ or empirical evidence that something works well. We would probably even want to know how it works.

But when it comes to diet, the best gauge of all is how you feel when you consume it – are you healthier and are your moods better?

It’s really no good if studies show this substance or that food or that diet to do wonders for this and that, but for you to feel absolutely nothing when you actually consume the said foods or diet.

In this regard, there are many raw food testimonials from people to affirm the positive health effects of eating raw foods. I’ve seen and read them on websites, in forums, and in books.

Excess weight is shed away. They feel light and energetic. Their skin glows. And immunity is enhanced. Moods are uplifted. Diseases melt away. Overall, health improves.

These conditions have been noted by various people to have gone away after conversion to a raw food diet:

• Acne
• Allergies, including those relating to dust, food and pollen
• Asthma
• Cancer
• Chronic fatigue
• Constipation
• Dark eye rings
• Diabetes
• Digestive issues, including indigestion
• Infertility
• Insomnia
• Irritability
• Lethargy, sluggishness and lack of energy
• Obesity
• Sinus and nasal disturbances
• Skin and scalp conditions

On the other hand, these positive effects have been experienced:

• Complexion better and more radiant skin
• Concentration improved
• Emotional wellbeing improved – feel more love for the environment, animals and people
• Energy levels and vitality boosted – more active and need less sleep
• Immunity boosted – no longer experience the common cold, headaches and infections like before
• Mental clarity – brain works better; able to think more clearly
• Productivity and efficiency enhanced
• Sleep quality enhanced – able to have deeper sleep
• Speaking and writing abilities improved
• Spirituality grown – feel more at peace and closer to Earth and nature
• Stamina increased
• Weight – maintenance at a healthy level
• Wellbeing improved – intangible sense of wellbeing and happiness