Raw Foodists Meet to Discuss Diet

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Hi all,

 

Did you see this recent news (in Paul Nison's newsletter, Hallelujah

Acres newsletter, and elsewhere)? Thought this info might interest

those on this list.

 

Raw Foodists Meet to Discuss Diet

 

INTERNATIONAL LIVING FOOD SUMMIT

Vibrant Health through Plant-Based Nutrition

 

This historic summit was held at the Hippocrates Health Institute in

West Palm Beach Florida on January 14, 2006. The summit convened to

unify the leadership in the Living Food Movement, establishing

scientifically based common standards for optimum health.

 

Leaders from eight countries (with a combined total of 405 years

following this lifestyle) agreed on the following standards:

(Compiled and Organized by Jameth Sheridan, N.D.)

 

The Optimum Diet for Health/Longevity:

•Vegan (no animal products of any kind, cooked or raw)

•Organic

•Whole Foods

•High in nutrition such as vitamins, antioxidants and phytonutrients

•Highly mineralized

•Contains a significant quantity of chlorophyll-rich green foods

•Contains adequate complete protein from plant sources

•Contains a large proportion of high-water content foods

•Provides excellent hydration

•Includes raw vegetable juices

•Contains all essential fatty acids, including Omega 3 fatty acids

from naturally occurring plant sources

•Is at least 80% raw (the remaining to be Vegan, whole food, and

organic)

•Has moderate, yet adequate caloric intake

•Contains only low to moderate sugar and exclusively from whole food

sources (fruitarianism is strongly discouraged)

•Is nutritionally optimal for both detoxification and rebuilding

 

We also agree that:

•Supplementation with Vitamin B-12 is advised.

•The addition of enzyme active superfoods and whole food supplements

is also advised.

•This way of eating can be further optimized by tailoring it based

on individual needs (within the principles stated).

•Benefits derived by following these principles are proportional to

how well they are followed.

•We will remain open-minded, and this information will be updated

and expanded upon, if necessary, as new research becomes available.

•Diet is a critical piece of a healthy lifestyle, yet not the entire

picture. A full spectrum, health supportive lifestyle is

encouraged. This includes physical exercise, exposure to sunshine,

as well as psychological health. Avoiding environmental toxins and

toxic products is essential. Paramount is pure water (for

consumption and bathing), the use of natural fiber clothing, and non-

toxic personal care products. Also consider healthy options in home

furnishings/building materials and related items.

All leaders agree that the main objective of eating in the above

mentioned fashion is to promote health, and equally to prevent and

minimize disease.

 

The following leaders support these principles:

(listed in alphabetical order)

 

Solveig Almqvist – Sweden

Tommy Axelsson – Sweden

Fred Bischi, PhD – USA

Tamara Campbell – Vision - USA

Rajaa Chbani – Pharmacie L'Unite - Morocco

Gabriel Cousens, MD – Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center - USA

Brenda Cobb – Living Foods Institute - USA

Anna Maria Clement, CN, NMD, PhD – Hippocrates Health Institute - USA

Brian Clement, CN, NMD, PhD – Hippocrates Health Institute - USA

Carole Dougoud – Institute Haute Vitalite - Switzerland

Kare Engstrom – Dietician - Sweden

Viktoras Kulvinskas – " Grandfather " of the Living Foods Movement -

USA

Marie Christine Lhermitte – Chemin du mas Magnuel - France

George Malkmus – Hallelujah Acres - USA

Rhonda Malkmus – Hallelujah Acres - USA

Paul Nison – The Raw Life - USA

Claudine Richard – Naturopath - France

Jameth Sheridan, ND – HealthForce Nutritionals - USA

Michael Siaber – Vision - USA

Diana Store – Raw Superfoods - The Netherlands

Jill Swyers – Living Foods For Health – UK/Portugal

Walter Urban – USA - Costa Rica

 

 

These are some quotes from some of those attending the summit:

 

Dr. Gabriel Cousens: " As a scientist, I look and see and I use a

dark field microscope. I also use a dry field approach. It is very

clear to me that a generally fruitarian diet at this time in history

is not a good idea. I say this because as I have been doing research

and it is very clear to me that most people are suffering from

mycosis. Mycosis is a general fungal infection that creates

a " rotting " composting situation that can turn into many diseases,

including cancer. It comes from too much acid, acid food and junk

food, excess sugar, and low oxygen. A high sugar diet including

dried fruits and high glycemic fruits significantly contributes to

problems. "

 

Dr. Jameth Sheridan: " Early on in my raw food days, I was an

outspoken Natural Hygienist and consumed a large amount of sugar

(from fruits only). Although my health benefited in many ways, in

other ways it deteriorated.

 

I do feel there is value and safety in consuming sugar only in

moderation and exclusively from whole food sources, however, I now

firmly believe, and my research and observations reveal, that the

high consumption of fruit and fruitarianism is dangerous and should

be strongly discouraged. I have seen far too many destroy their

health and life from excess fruit sugars.

 

I have never seen a long term fruitarian who is fully healthy, and

without health challenges. However, I have seen fruitarian and/or

high sugar proponents hide their deficiencies (B12 and others) and

true eating habits from those they preach to. "

 

Brian Clement: " 28 years ago, at Hippocrates Health Institute, we

came to the conclusion that fruit and high fructose vegetables were

wrecking havoc on people's health. In all cases of mutagenic and

microbial diseases we eliminate all forms of fruit for a period that

generally lasts two years. Although some have had personal

experiences with moderate fruit consumption creating adequate

health, it is our clinical opinion that, at best, the healthiest

person should only consume a small amount- approximately 15% by

weight of ripe fruit and its highly diluted juices, including

carrots and beets. "

 

Blessings,

 

Jennifer