Why Raw Food Can Be Better than Cooked Food For Nutrient Absorption

John from interviews Dr. Karin Dina, D.C. about raw food vs cook food nutrient absorption and how you can absorb more nutrients on a raw food diet vs cooked food diet including beta carotene and why some plant-based doctors may think raw food diets may not be as nutritious.

In this episode, you get educated from Successful Raw Foodists that have been eating the Raw Food Diet for over 50 years combined.

You will discover some important information on nutrient uptake and absorption on a whole food plant based diet and how you can ensure you get all the different nutrients you need on your diet. You will discover one doctor's flaw in interpreting a study on beta carotene that was done in Germany and why that may not be representative of healthy long term raw food vegan diet eaters. You will learn what the actual beta carotene blood levels of 3 long term raw food eaters are and how they maintain their high levels of this important antioxidant nutrient by eating fruits and vegetables.

You will learn some ways you may be able to make beta carotene as well as other nutrients more absorbale when eating a raw vegan diet. You will learn how you can have a very deficient raw food diet, which depends on the specific food choices you make.

You will discover how you can get properly educated on raw foods so you can eat raw food in a healthy manner and improve your health instead of hurt it.

You will learn the crucial tips to ensure your long-term success on a vegan or raw vegan diet.

After watching this episode, you will learn how you can easily maintain healthy beta carotene levels while eating a raw food vegan plant based diet.

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Referenced Episodes:
The episode with Dr. Rick Dina on Essential Fats


Dr. Rick and Cruciferous Vegetables


Top 3 Reasons to Get a Blood Test


My Blood test Results Reviewed By Dr. Rick Dina


How to Eat Raw Diet for Life with Dr. Rick Dina


Referenced Links
Dr. Karin's & Dr. Rick's Raw Food Nutrition Handbook


Learn more about Drs. Rick and Karin Dina, D.C. at


Dr. Karin Dina's Youtube Channel


Dr Karin's Dina's Instagram


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