When a healthy seed is planted in fertile ground, it grows. When you take a seed, heat it above a certain temperature and then plant it in the ground, it won't grow. If we pay attention, we can remark that something interesting is going on! Too much heat changes the ability of seeds to grow. Scientists have labeled this mysterious element actualizing growth in raw food as 'enzymes.' When a food is heated above 118°F, most of the enzymes disappear. So, the special thing about raw food is that it is prepared at temperatures below 118°F. When you eat foods without living enzymes, the body needs to work extra hard to break down this food. Raw and living food actually contains it's own digestive enzymes, taking the burden off of your body. Cooked foods also break up into bits and travel into areas of the body where they shouldn't go, making the system sluggish, especially over time. Read More