Four Living Food Groups
The four primary types of living foods are Fresh Food, Sprouted Food, Fermented Food, and Dehydrated Food.
Fresh Food is any type of Raw Food that is ready for use in its vibrant form. Examples of Fresh Food are: fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other harvested food. It is very important to consume large amounts of Fresh Food. These should make up 50% to 70% of your daily intake of food. Fresh Food contains a high source of organically distilled water (being composed of up to 85%). Fresh Food also contains many vital nutrients and is rich in vitamins. There is a wide variety of Fresh Food and it is often best to eat Fresh Food grown in your own area. This Food represents the element of Water…they are live giving.
Sprouted Food is any type of Seed, Nut, Grain, or Bean that has been soaked in water, exposed to air and indirect sunlight, and if rinsed daily forms a new plant beginning with a sprout. Some examples are: Almond Sprouts, Buckwheat Sprouts, Sunflower Sprouts, and Mung Bean Sprouts. Sprouted Food is often very high in chlorophyll and in many plants is formed while the plant is in its youngest and most vital stages. Sprouted food is very helpful in the building of new cells. This food provides the cells with additional oxygen and helps rejuvenate the body. Sprouted Food represents the element of Air and is regenerating and cleansing.
Fermented Food is any type of food that has had a Friendly Culture introduced into it (Acidophilus, Koji, Bifodis, etc…) These Cultures then grow and proliferate within the food. Some examples are: Miso, Amazake, Seed Cheez, Kim Chee, Tofu. Fermented and cultured food helps to promote healthy bacteria within the digestive system. These Friendly Bacteria help break down our food and hand us the vital parts that we need. Higher concentration of Good Bacteria allows for both higher and faster absorption of food. A strong concentration of Friendly Bacteria will also maintain a healthy balance within the intestines and will not leave room for Unfriendly Bacteria to grow (E. Coli, Candida, etc.). Fermented food represents the element of Fire and is energizing.
Dehydrated Food is any type of food that has had the water removed from it. Some examples are: Dried Fruits, Essene Bread, Dried Herbs. Food that has had the water removed from them is very concentrated. By removing the water and decreasing the mass of the food, Dehydrated Food allows the intake of greater quantities of nutrients and leaves an intensified version of the food. Dehydrated food is considered alive only when dried below 108 degrees (the point at which enzymes die and other vitamins and minerals break down). Most Dried Food has a much longer nutrient retention time due to the lack of breakdown caused by water trapped within the cells. Dried Food can also be rehydrated. Dehydrated Food represents the element of Earth and is very grounding and sustaining