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Living Food Lifestyle- Detoxification and stress-reduction in our modern world By Paul Benhaim
Current lifestyles require extra energy, so it makes sense to support and nurture our energy production mechanism- the body with nourishing foods. It is just as important to take into account our approach to life, incorporating stress management techniques that visibly benefit our daily lives. Who likes to being told what not to eat, or to weigh this or measure that? This often creates more stress, especially when we feel we have ‘failed'. In the living food path there is no failure. One of the keys to my success has been in the knowledge that we can only do what we feel is good for us. Although there are no general rules, there are many guidelines and if we only resonate with one then we have grown and this may be invaluable. Raw vegan living foods are the ideal goal not only for detoxification, but for total health. Cooked foods are other than ideal for us- most of the vitamins, minerals and all of the enzymes are destroyed with heat. Living foods are so named because they contain enzymes that are not found in cooked foods. These enzymes help in the digestion and assimilation of the nutrients found in foods. Cooked foods create cravings and habits and on the path to raw foods it is useful to have transitioning tools and to learn from others experience. Part of this understanding is the balance of certain foods, including the acid/ alkaline balance. When we have lots of nuts and seeds, for example why do we crave salty foods- for balance. What we learn in the living food lifestyle is how to give our body this balance with positive raw foods rather cooked or processed foods. The result is immediate- particularly in the energy felt. Well designed recipes that include such a balance, and many do not are also a great tool. But nothing is more useful than taking part in a simple hands on preparation of natural, organic raw living vegan foods so we can experience how simple and easy it is for ourselves. Living foods are no longer considered as lettuce and carrots, rather gourmet preparations such as Lasagne, Spaghetti, Raw Crackers, Soups and more are created to taste better than their cooked counterparts. If you are prepared to put the effort in and take control of your body to treat the cause and not just the symptoms, you'll feel a million times better for it. Other detox tools, guided meditation and yoga practice are integral in bringing us back into our bodies so we can truly live our full potential.
Heaven & Earth Total Health Weekend Residential Retreats are run by Paul in the rainforests overlooking the ocean of Northern NSW . Limited spaces are offered to insure personal attention for all. Paul is author of Living Food Recipes and Healthy Eating Made Possible. He uses FIR Saunas in his daily life and recommends them as “an excellent and enjoyable tool in detoxification”. Paul is available for personal 1 to 1 consultations, by post, email, telephone or in person. His retreats can be held anywhere in the country, with bookings of groups of 12 or more. Cost of the residential weekend in Northern NSW is $495 and can be booked here
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