Definition of RAW:

RAW foods like live fruits, vegetables, plants, and herbs are unaltered and unprocessed from their natural state and uncooked, which means they are not exposed to heat above 118ºF.

Benefit of RAW Foods:

RAW foods have all of their natural, life-supporting nutrients intact. The process of cooking foods destroys valuable enzymes and other nutrients that are essential for maximum absorption and utilization of the food consumed. All foods provide some nutrition, but RAW foods provide higher nutrient levels.

RAW foods from nature provide the complete collection of vitamins, minerals and co-factors necessary to fuel our bodies properly. These co-factors, including probiotics and enzymes contained in RAW foods aid in the digestion process of breaking down foods efficiently and in the assimilation process of turning nutrients into life-force fuel for the body.

Those that choose a raw food diet are noted to experience improvements in their general physical and mental well-being, including increased energy, weight loss, detoxification, slowing of the aging process, and a sturdier immune system that better resists and recovers from disease. They also report becoming more conscious of their bodies and even spiritual improvement. People adding more raw nutrition into their diets are also reporting many of these same type of health benefits.

RAW Foods Raise our Vibration & Strengthen our Life Force:

All objects (live or dead) are energy and hold a particular vibrational level. Lifeless objects tend to resonate at a lower frequency vibration, whereas live objects resonate at higher frequencies of vibration. Dead, processed foods have a lower level of vibration and life force, so they provide less life-force energy and tend to lower our vibrational levels. By eating more live, RAW foods, we are able to raise our vibrational levels and strengthen our life-force energy. By raising our vibratory levels, we can become more ‘in tune’ physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually with ourselves, with others and with nature.

RAW Vitamins & Supplements

Most of us are not able to acquire all of our essential nutrients from our diets alone. Even the healthiest of diets lack vital nutrients that can compromise our optimal health and vitality. Part of this is due to the lack of quality produce in our modern world. Since the evolution of modern agriculture, the nutrient values of living foods has declined from lack of nutrients in the soil (lack of proper crop rotations), chemical fertilization, pesticides, water pollution and genetically modified foods. Once the food leaves the farm it is often subjected to preserving, irradiating, heating and treatments that change the nature of the food. Eating RAW and organic foods is extremely helpful but it can still be difficult to ensure we are getting proper nutrition in every meal. It is also time-consuming to make sure every meal we eat is as nutritious and life-supporting as possible.

Also vegans (those that eat no meat or dairy), vegetarians (those that do not eat meat), and those with other diet restrictions have certain nutritional deficiencies caused by their diet.

RAW vitamins and supplements that are derived from RAW, whole-food created nutrients can help fill our nutritional void. These types of supplements and vitamins are untreated, unadulterated and uncooked and are naturally cultivated - similar to the process of growing plants. In nature, plants transform inorganic materials into useful and bioavailable nutrients through the process of photosynthesis. This same type of cultivation process is used with RAW, cultured vitamin supplements.

The Vitamin Code RAW multivitamins and single nutrient vitamins by Garden of Life were developed to provide a natural source of RAW, vegan, whole-food supplemental nutrition and provide the nutrients in their RAW food-created form – as nature intended. For more information about the raw, whole-food, vegan Vitamin Code vitamins, click here.

In addition to RAW vitamins, there are a number of RAW supplements that can support us in eating more RAW in our diets:

RAW Meal by Garden of Life is an organic, RAW, vegan meal replacement that provides 26 superfoods from raw organic seeds, sprouts and greens. For more information about the RAW Meal, click here.

RAW Protein by Garden of Life is an organic, RAW, vegan, plant-based protein powder that provides complete source of protein (18 grams per serving) and all of the essential amino acids from 14 raw and organic sprouts. For more information about the RAW Protein, click here.

Perfect Food RAW Green Super Foods by Garden of Life provides 35 nutrient-dense, raw, organically grown greens, sprouts and vegetable juices. For more information about the Perfect Food Raw, click here.

RAW Cleanse by Garden of Life is a gentle, fast-acting, RAW seven-day cleanse that supports the health of the entire digestive tract and immune system health and helps to rid the liver and digestive system of toxins. For more information about the RAW Cleanse, click here.

RAW Enzymes: The Next Generation of Enzymes for Digestive Health - Raw Enzymes formulas provide 22 of the highest potency, full spectrum digestive enzymes plus powerful, raw, probiotic-created vitamins and minerals – making it the strongest and most comprehensive digestive enzyme formula available today. These formulas also include the antioxidant enzymes glutathione, catalase and SOD with potent probiotics that act as “enzyme factories” that generate additional enzymes to support and maintain extraordinary digestive and overall health. For more information about RAW Enzymes, click here.

Raw Fiber by Garden of Life is a certified organic, RAW, vegan daily fiber formula with 15 RAW, organic superfoods specifically selected for their exceptional ability to support and maintain optimal bowel function, digestive and overall health. For more information about RAW Fiber, click here.

RAW Probiotics

RAW Probiotics Kids Supports Digestive and Immune Health† For more information about RAW Probiotics Kids, click here.	RAW Probiotics Men 85 Billion Live Cultures1 – 31 Probiotic Strains For more information about RAW Probiotics Men, click here.	RAW Probiotics Men 50 & Wiser 85 Billion Live Cultures1 – 32 Probiotic Strains For more information about RAW Probiotics Men 50 & Wiser, click here.	RAW Probiotics Women 85 Billion Live Cultures1 – 32 Probiotic Strains For more information about RAW Probiotics Women, click here.	RAW Probiotics Women 50 & Wiser 85 Billion Live Cultures1 – 33 Probiotic Strains For more information about RAW Probiotics Women 50 & Wiser, click here.

Additional RAW Resources:

The following articles provide more information on RAW benefits and RAW supplements:

Read the Article:
From Our Favorite T.V. Doctor: Dr.Oz Applauds AlgaeCal for Supporting Strong Bones
 By Garden of Life Health Writers  & Christine Dreher, CCN, CCH

Rear the Article:
The Cardio Connection and Raw CoQ10
 by Extra Ordinary Health Writers

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The Power of Fermented Whole Foods to Improve Your Health
By Garden of Life Health Writers
– Healthy Living Article

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Raw is Good for Your Health,
Are Your Vitamins Raw?
By David Steinman – Healthy Living Article

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The RAW Revolution
Doctor’s Prescription for Healthy Living Article

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Cracking the Code
 – The Vitamin Code
By Garden of Life

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Is Your Multivitamin Raw?
Freedom Press Article – Interview with Paul Nison, Raw Food Expert

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Raw Enzymes:
The Next Generation of
Enzymes for Digestive Health
by Garden of Life

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RAW Extraordinary Probiotics
The Next Generation of Digestive Health
By Joseph Brasco, MD – Doctor’s Prescription for Healthy Living Article

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Legends, Inspiration and the Raw Truth about Your Health
Interview with Author of The Raw Truth Book - Jordan Rubin By Healthy Living

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The Vitamin Code Introduction

Read the Article:
The Vitamin Code Book
by Jordan Rubin

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Why Raw Multivitamins?
The Vitamin Code Story

Read the Article:
Raw Interview with Jordan Rubin, “Raw Truth” Author
by Health Experts at Healthy Living Magazine & Christine Dreher, CCN, CCH