Eating raw: the ultimate natural diet

Have you ever "eaten raw?" This kind of diet entails not eating processed foods or any other types of pre-packaged foods that have been through some sort of processing. It's the "processing" phase that can rid foods of vital nutrients and inject all kinds of bad things into foods for the sake of shelf life over nutrition.

That's not to say some pre-packed foods can't be nutritious -- just the opposite. Raw cocoa, nuts and grains can be bought and used to spruce up that salad or other healthy meal. In fact, raw nuts are probably one of the best natural snacks you can give your child these days, in an age of Cheetos and candy bars.

It's true that some folks don't have the money or time to shop for natural foods -- but the only asset you have in life is your health (beyond money, fame, possessions, etc.). Isn't it a good idea to treat it wisely? Try www.rawfood.com for ideas -- there are plenty of them. Oh, I have no interest in that company beyond being a great place to shop for all-natural foods.