Everyone discovers raw food for different reasons. Some for health reasons or weight loss, others for improved energy or clearer skin. The benefits go on and on. Since our goals and intentions are all different, we have all experienced different benefits, therefore having a unique appreciation for how it has improved our lives. I wanted to share with you my top 6 benefits for going raw, as raw food has really been the catalyst for so many new and amazing things in my life. To be honest, it really has shaped and changed my entire being, to the point where B.R. (“before raw” for short) seems like another lifetime. So here are my 6 top benefits for going raw, in no particular order:
# Weight LossI think we all knew this one was coming. After losing over 200 lbs, and going from a size 58 jeans, and a 5X shirt (that means 5 times Extra Large), I would say everything about my entire being is grateful for all that this transition has done for me. I once was at a point of only being able to shop at one store in town, and even then I was at the max that their sizes offered. Now thanks to “going raw” I can choose to shop anywhere, and have the freedom to be able to fit in a normal size chair, or just purchase one airline seat ticket instead of two. Thanks veggies!
# Mental ClarityAfter removing pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, chemicals, dyes, and poisons from my body (basically processed food), I have found that my brain works faster than ever. You could imagine how that has improved my communications with others, business skills, public speaking, and even just working on the computer like I am right now. Multi-tasking has never been so easy, even my Macbook thanks you.
# Improved SkinMany people are shocked when they realize I lost over 200 lbs (nearly 100 kilos), but my skin still looks so good. I have met many people who have lost the same amount of weight from surgery, and are dealing with 6 inchs of skin hanging from under their arms, and other places, and are having a hard time dealing with it. I attribute it all to the healing power of fruits and vegetables, and of course the main supplement I use on a daily basis, MSM.
# Improved HealthThis for me goes without saying, and for most people as well. The health benefits of raw are one of the first things you feel, often within the first couple days of improving your diet. I started to immediately experience improved breathing and super amounts of energy, while leaving behind painful rashes and gastric reflux. Honestly, the list goes on and on.
# Improved SpiritualityA changing of religion… this might not be for everyone, and some it might even seem scary to read, but I experienced such a dramatic shift in my connection with God, or the divine, that for me it was undeniable. My connection now is stronger than ever, and my life’s purpose has a new and beautiful meaning.
# Better SexI’m sure all eyes went to this benefit. Let’s be honest, even if you are Don Juan, or a Tantra expert, everyone enjoys better sex. Not only am I smaller, therefore making positions easier to be in, but my last-ability and drive has reached totally new heights. Yup, its been fun!