The Raw Foods Bible
The Science Behind Living Foods Gourmet Live Food Recipes Acid and Alkaline Balancing Recommendations for Vibrant Health Regulate Your Body Temperature With Food! Cutting Edge Information Enclosed From Ancient Societies to Modern Science!
Craig B. Sommers, ND, CN Naturopathic Doctor
Licensed Certified Nutritionist
This book is dedicated to the evolution of Humankind. Craig Sommers
“Let Food Be Thy Medicine”, Hypocrites (460-377B.C.)
\Craig's Raw Food Bible is a heart filled, conscious
contribution addressing the most important foods and physical health providers on earth. Congratulations!\
Edited by Linda A. Krall, Ed. S.
Artwork compiled and laid out by Walter Tworkowski.
Brian Clement, Director of the Hippocrates Health Institute
ISBN 0-9744306-9-2 $19.95 US
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Copyright 2004 Craig Sommers. This text may be used for non-commercial use without permission.
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This book dose not diagnose disease, nor does it offer medical advice. See your doctor if you are unwell. The author of this book does not recommend that anyone use diet as a form of treatment for sickness without the approval of a health professional. It is your constitutional right to make your own decisions on the treatment of illness.
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Neither the author nor the publisher assumes responsibility for any ill effects resulting from the use of the information contained in this book.
Table of Contents
The Mind ................................................................................... 2 Enzymes ..................................................................................... 4 Vitamins .................................................................................. 11 Minerals ................................................................................... 16 Phytonutrients......................................................................... 20 Protein ..................................................................................... 21 Fiber......................................................................................... 22 Essential Fats .......................................................................... 25 Chapter Two: Studies ............................................................. 29 Animal Studies ........................................................................ 29 Reproduction .......................................................................... 29 Human Studies ........................................................................ 31 Digestive Leucocytosis ............................................................ 31 Chapter Three: Common Foods ............................................ 32 Nuts .......................................................................................... 32 Sprouts ..................................................................................... 36 Grains ...................................................................................... 36 Tea ........................................................................................... 39 Sea Salt .................................................................................... 40 Ocean Grown Food ................................................................. 41 Thermal Properties of Foods ................................................. 44 Chapter Four: Biblical References ....................................... 46 The Old Testament ................................................................. 46 Jesus, The Lost Teachings ...................................................... 48 Chapter Five: Noteworthy People ........................................ 53 The Albert Schweitzer Experience ........................................ 53
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Edgar Cayce, Christian Mystic .............................................. 54 Thomas Edison........................................................................ 55 Tony Robbins .......................................................................... 55 Brian Clement ......................................................................... 56 Gabriel Cousens ...................................................................... 56 Richard Schulze ...................................................................... 57 Robert O. Young ..................................................................... 58 Bradford Angier ..................................................................... 59 Chapter Six: What to Avoid ................................................. 59 Toxins From Cooking ............................................................. 59 Frying ...................................................................................... 61 Microwave Ovens ................................................................... 62 Trans Fats, Hydrogenated Fats & Saturated Fats ............... 62 Artificial Sweeteners............................................................... 64 Artificial Colors, Pesticides &Waxes .................................... 65 Caffeine ................................................................................... 68 Food Borne Illness .................................................................. 69 Chapter 7: Recommendations For Healthy Living .............. 75 Acid Alkaline Balancing ......................................................... 75 My Typical Menu ................................................................... 77 Cleaning Reactions/The Healing Process .............................. 79 The Liver /Gallbladder Flush ................................................ 81 Oxygen / Deep Breathing ....................................................... 83 Deep Relaxation ...................................................................... 84 The Mind Body Connection ................................................... 84 Weight Normalization ............................................................ 86 Summation .............................................................................. 89 Recipes ..................................................................................... 91 Recommended Reading/Recipe Books ................................ 113 Websites ................................................................................. 115
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