The Live Food Factor
Use living or raw foods to give your health the ultimate boost.
BACKGROUND
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The Live Food Factor is a book written by Susan Schenck that offers a comprehensive guide to the ultimate diet for the body, mind, spirit and planet. Author Susan Schenck is a licensed acupuncturist with a master of traditional Oriental medicine degree and is currently an avid health writer and educator. In The Live Food Factor, Schenck offers a very comprehensive study of the raw food diet and the scientific research that backs up following this type of diet. This book has been highly reviewed by raw food experts and authors. There are over 60 scientific studies included in the book and there are several positive reviews from those who have read the book. Of course the book recommends a raw food diet as the best possible way to achieve health and nutrition in your life. There are some recipes included in the book as well as inspiring stories throughout.
PRO
- Presents pros and cons of various types of diets
- Shares the research that backs up eating a raw diet
- Includes recipes and success stories
- Addresses the most common questions asked about a raw diet
- Includes a useful resources section featuring kitchen tools and raw restaurants
- Raw diet can contribute to weight loss
- Raw diet can reduce disease
- Author shares her own raw story
CON
- Some complaints of contradictions
DIET and NUTRITION
The Live Food Factor focuses on giving information and supporting research to encourage a raw diet. The book discusses the healing benefits of a raw diet and also points out the toxicity of a cooked food diet. The book is divided into four different sections with each one focusing on a different goal. Section one focuses on the benefits of a raw diet and offers reasons you should stop cooking. Section two focuses on the science of eating a raw diet. Section three outlines the history of the raw food movement and section four offers a how-to guide for switching to a raw diet. Along with all of the information given about a raw diet, there are some transition tips and several recipes you can use on the raw diet. Some of the recipes you will find in The Live Food Factor include:
- Cream of Celery Soup
- Spaghetti
- Raw Pizza
- Ice Cream
- Raw Cake
- Chocolate Mint Soda
EXERCISE
The Live Food Factor focuses on the benefits of a raw diet, so there is no exercise plan outlined in the book.
CONCLUSION
The Live Food Factor is said to be written for anyone who eats food. This book details important information concerning a raw diet and offers some insight into other diets. If you are interested in a diet that has the benefits of reducing your weight and helping to fight off diseases, a raw diet may suit you.
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