Raw Food DetoxIf you are looking for a healthy detox diet you may want to consider a raw food detox. A diet rich in raw foods assists the natural detoxification process and also provides many nutritional benefits. Why? Raw foods are in their natural state, uncooked and unsoftened. They are more fibrous, which is important because fiber helps to remove sticky waste from the inner lining of the intestines. That's why a high-fiber diet is so frequently recommended. It not only cleanses the colon, it also guards against arterial "sludge" and clogging. Raw foods also provide more nutritional benefits than most cooked foods. Cooking can deplete certain water-soluble vitamins and minerals from foods, whereas foods in their raw state provide the whole complete nutritional value of the food. We caution against a raw food diet if you are in an extremely weakened condition. It takes more energy to digest many kinds of raw foods, so check with your doctor or nutritionist if you are considering a raw food detoxification diet and you have a chronic debilitating condition. Get more info here about specific raw foods diets. Lose weight, feel great on the 10-day Master Cleanse Diet. Here is a recipe for raw food flax crackers, which are good for your overall health and make an excellent in-between snack! Recipe For Raw Food Flax Crackers by Mark AmentOutside of the fact that they taste great, there are two other major benefits to eating raw food flax seed crackers. First, flax seeds are high in dietary fiber. They contain 28 grams of fiber per 100 gram serving. That's just under the recommended daily intake of 30-35 grams of fiber per day. Dietary fiber is important for proper bowel function and strong digestion. Second, raw flax seeds contain flax seed oil, which is high in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Omega fatty acids are linked to improving brain function, decreasing wrinkles and boosting energy. Here's my favorite recipe for raw food flax crackers - Italian style: Tools you need: Food Processor with “S” blade, Grinder, Dehydrator Ingredients: 2 cups Flax Seeds 1 cup Ground Flax Seeds 1/4 cup Nama Shoyu, Tamari or Bragg’s 3-4 T finely chopped Italian herbs to taste Preparation: In a large bowl soak whole flax seeds in 4 cups distilled water and nama shoyu or tamari for 4-6 hours. After soaking mix in ground flax seeds, herbs and extra water if necessary. The consistency should be like a thick almond butter. Spread the mixture evenly on dehydrator trays about 2-3 mm thick. Dehydrate at 40-45 C (110-118 F) for 6-8 hours then flip over to dry the other side for another 2-4 hours until desired crispness is achieved. Special Teachings: You can make flax seed crackers of different flavors simply by changing the spices and herbs you add before putting them in the dehydrator. For Mexican style flax seed crackers add cumin, cilantro and chili powder. For Indian style add curry and turmeric. I also enjoy flax seed crackers with finely chopped parsley, onion and garlic added. One other point about flax seeds: there are two common varieties, brown and golden. Brown flax seeds are sometimes called linseeds and are more readily available in most parts of the world. Golden flax seeds have a richer taste, and slightly less dietary fiber.
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