Raw Food News

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Study Finds that a Raw Vegetarian Diet Significantly Improves Fibromyalgia Symptoms By Diana Bocco, contributing writer February 16 - A study published in the "BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine" journal showed that raw diets can help ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome. People who followed a vegetarian raw diet experienced less pain, better sleep and less fatigue, the researchers found...

Raw Foods Relation To Breast Cancer By Lina Trivedi, contributing writer February 16 - Breast cancer is a diagnosis that can change the world of a woman, and based on the statistics of breast cancer diagnosis, it can be assumed that everyone has a mother, sister or close friend that has been touched by breast cancer in their lifetime. With so much media attention toward early detection, it can be beneficial to also consider the theories of prevention, for which many scientific studies have revealed that raw food diets do have a relationship with lower risks of breast cancer...

Low Omega-3 Levels May Be Linked to Autism By Michelle J. Bosmier, staff writer February 09 - New study on Korean children reveals unexpected connection between essential fatty acid levels and the incidence of autism. Researchers from The University of Alabama and the Kangnung-Wonju National University in Korea join efforts to investigate some of the possible causes of autism...

Dietary Fiber Fends Off Disease By Antonia, contributing writer February 06 - Scientists at the Rain Forest Research Institute in India published a large-scale review that covers dietary-fiber related scientific studies conducted over the last 20 years. The science team reveals links between low fiber intake and prevailing health problems today, proposing a shift in focus from unhealthy fast foods to healthy, fiber-rich foods that can readily consumed...

Eat Raw Fruits and Vegetables For Gorgeous Hair By Lina Trivedi, contributing writer February 04 - There are so many off-the-shelf products available to those that are interested in rich and lustrous looking hair... from deep conditioners to treatment plans that require weekly applications for a period of time. However many fail to consider that dietary changes have direct and almost immediate results on how healthy hair looks...

Study Links Raw Diets with High Levels of Carotenoids By Diana Bocco, contributing writer February 03 - Scientists from Germany, the US, and three other countries worked together in a study that compared the levels of plasma B-carotene among people on a raw diet and those on a standard diet...

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Healthful Snacks Can Support Weight Loss
By Antonia, contributing writer

January 28 - New study from the Hutchinson Cancer Research Center reveals that healthy snacks can support weight loss by regulating metabolism and keeping hunger away until the next substantial meal...

Can Raw Foods Replace Your Anti-Aging Creams?
By Lina Trivedi, contributing writer

January 28 - Surprisingly, a diet has a very strong effect on how skin ages. Numerous raw food enthusiasts swear by the fact that the consumption of raw foods is the only factor in their incredibly youthful appearance. Oprah recently interviewed a woman who literally looked 25 years younger than her age. Her commitment to raw food dieting is what she attributed to her appearance...

Raw Food Eaters at a Lower Risk of Developing Osteoporosis, Study Says
By Diana Bocco, contributing writer

January 26 - When studying the diet of raw foodists, researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis made a startling discovery: low bone mass density and osteoporosis don't always go hand in hand...

Eating Fruits and Vegetables will Prevent Strokes
By Antonia, contributing writer

January 25 - New scientific study coming from Sweden reveals that antioxidants found in raw fruits and vegetables can dramatically reduce the risk of developing hemorrhagic stroke. These effects are noticeable both for individuals who have a family history of cardiovascular disease, but also for people who are otherwise healthy. The Swedish science team tested 9 groups of women, totally 35715 participants from the Swedish Mammography Cohort...

Bilberries - Raw Remedy For Colitis
By Antonia, contributing writer

January 21 - A new study coming from Switzerland shows that nature has yet another amazing remedy in store for us. The promising research, conducted by Professor Gerhard Rogler and his team at the University Hospital of Zurich, reveals that natural bioactive substances in bilberries can ameliorate colitis and promote overall gut health. "Our data show considerably positive effects of bilberries, in particular in colitis", the study reads...

People on Raw Diets Don't Overeat
By Diana Bocco, contributing writer

January 20 - A study conducted at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Arizona found that people who follow a mainly raw diet are unlikely to overeat. The study, which followed 500 participants over a period of two years, found a striking difference in the amount of food consumed by raw foodists when compared to people who ate a standard diet that contained sugars and processed foods...

Eating Raw Food To Curb Calories
By Lina Trivedi, contributing writer

January 19 - Most people are not aware that cooking food actually adds to the calories that comprise meals. If an individual is looking to lose weight, or just tracking their calories for general health reasons, it is good to know that by simply not cooking certain foods, calories can be saved...

Raw Fruits And Vegetables Can Help Prevent Stroke
By Diana Bocco, contributing writer

January 13 - A team of scientists from the Netherlands has found that consuming raw fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of stroke. The conclusions came after the team followed a group of study participants for a period of over 10 years, evaluating their stroke incidence in connection with their consumption of either raw or processed fruits and vegetables...

Intermittent Fasting Healthier Than Standard Diets
By Michelle J. Bosmier, staff writer

January 06 - English researchers reveal that intermittent low-carb diets are better at reducing body fat and insulin resistance when compared to standard calorie restrictive diets. The researchers at the Genesis Prevention Center, University Hospital in South Manchester have also found that there may be a link between a reduced risk of breast cancer and intermittent calorie restriction...

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