Raw food diet

Raw food diet

The holistic practice of eating food in its whole, unrefined and uncooked form that’s positively and negatively balanced, supplying the body with a plentiful supply of solar energy and active enzymes.

Food eaten in its raw, natural state has a detoxifying, calming and balancing effect on the energies of our body, which instills a similar effect on the energies of our mind and emotions. All the nutrients required by the body are available in plant-based food, in a form that’s easily assimilated. Traditionally, fasting was recommended during illness to allow the body’s energy reserves to be directed towards self-healing, however, adopting a raw food diet for a short period of time can have similar health benefits.

Include the following Indian foods to empower the immune system and initiate the body’s natural healing response:

Gooseberries – the highest source of vitamin C, these berries are known to rejuvenate bodily systems and work as a natural immune-booster and nerve tonic.

Ginger – an anti-aging tonic that reduces inflammation and encourages healthy oxygenation to strengthen the body and ground the emotions.

Turmeric – contains anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties to reduce inflammation and purify the blood and slow down the aging process.

Cardamom – improves digestion and empowers the nervous system to reduce stress, nervous tension and anxiety to relieve cravings.

Sprouts – Sprouted nuts, seeds and legumes are extremely nutritious, highly alkaline and detoxifying to calm the nerves and strengthen the body’s stress response.

Ghee – also known as clarified butter, it’s rich in anti-oxidants, which calms the nervous system and restores the immune system—extensively used in India to nourish the body and detoxify the mind.