Positive Effects of Raw Food on the Immune System

"Research begun by the Swiss scientist Paul Kouchakoff (and continued today by various raw-food researchers) has indicated that the leukocytosis (a sudden multiplication of white blood cells) reaction to eating food was only present when 50% or more of the food was cooked. When raw food was eaten, no leukocytosis would occur. This means that every time one eats more than 50% cooked food at a meal, the immune system is activated. 

When this research was applied to water, the tipping point for water (when water is considered cooked) is 170+ degrees Fahrenheit. That means that if you heat water above 170 degrees Fahrenheit and then drink it (even if it has completely cooled off) leukocytosis will occur. If the water is not heated about 170 degrees, leukocytosis will not occur." - David Wolfe


I thought this was a fascinating discovery worth sharing. If you are sick or have a disorder that suppresses the immune system, it would be very beneficial for you to eat more raw foods, or try a raw food cleanse, like my sister and brother in law are embarking on this week (more on that, and how to do a raw cleanse, soon). This will give your body a chance to heal itself without activating an immune response in the body. 


Check out these amazing looking RAW mango and coconut mousse tarts from The Sweetly Raw blog...

Or these from Ani's Raw Food Desserts... another spin on Mango tarts... 

Other ways to eat more raw food include eating fresh fruits and veggies, raw nuts, seeds,sun dried fruits, olives and sauerkraut. Try to incorporate some of these into your diet today. 


Happy health!