Raw foods contain enzymes which aid digestion, meaning that the body's own enzymes may work unimpeded in regulating the body's metabolic processes, and heating food above 40 degrees celsius degrades or destroys these enzymes in food.
Eating food without enzymes makes digestion more difficult, which could lead to toxicity in the body and cause excess consumption of food, obesity and chronic disease.
Raw foods contain bacteria and other micro-organisms that affect the immune system and digestion by populating the digestive tract with gut flora.
Raw foods have higher nutrient values than foods which have been cooked.
Wild foods, particularly edible wild plants, are the most nutritious raw foods.
Freezing food is acceptable, even though freezing lowers enzyme activity.
