For British society, the mention of raw food emits one of two responses:
“Raw food. You mean sushi?”
The other is a blank, if not apprehensive stare.
According to Peri and Arrazola, raw food – in particular, raw fruits and vegetables – contain higher traces of vitamins and enzymes that are beneficial for the body. The enzymes break food down, ready to be properly digested. The heat that is used in cooking destroys these enzymes.
With the majority of raw foods prepared being vegan, a raw-food lifestyle is said to improve your heart, boost your brain and immune system, as well as give you a high dose of energy. For Peri, she comments that she rarely gets colds and feels positive and energetic continuously. For Arrazola, she believes that not only does that body improve, but also a higher appreciation for the quality of life.
“I was already doing yoga and meditation, but the everyday negative thoughts and worries were still there,” Arrazola says. After going for just a few days on raw food, though, she felt no urge to feel negative – everything felt just right.
Whilst the chefs do not suggest a raw food diet for everyone, they suggest sinking it into your daily life. Raw doesn’t have to mean dull, as the chef’s colourful array of raw hamburgers, pasta, cakes and even ice cream dance across the table to be devoured.
Should you be considering this as a life choice, consult your doctor or dietician to see how you can fit this into your routing for a better, happier you.