 Raw Foods & A Wellness Center By Eugina Jarrett Billions of dollars are spent on prescriptions, surgery, insurances and all other medical "essentials" in our attempt to be healthy and attractive. Why? Why are we spending an average of $200-$600 per month for health insurance? Why is it that ten years ago one out of every ten people were diagnosed with cancer and now the ratio is one out of two? Why is it children as young as three years old are developing diabetes, when it used to be a disease more dominant in the aging? Why are depression, chronic fatigue syndrome and anger in epidemic proportions in people of all ages? Why are we living with such enormous stress, poverty and lack of general peace and happiness? Trillions have been spent on cancer and other medical research, and yet disease and ill health are more rampant than ever. Their focus is on curing the illness, not preventing or reversing it. Many medical cures may help the initial problem but usually have a tendency to break down the healthy body and its tissue...leaving room for new disease to take hold. The challenge to build, maintain and repair a healthy body naturally is each individual's responsibility. Medicine is not here to build our good health but is available when health issues are out of control. Eating, exercise and attitudes are the foundation of our wellness, which definitely are all within our control. One of the greatest discoveries in disease reversal, prevention and retarding physical and mental deterioration is the live enzymes which can be found in raw living foods. It has been proven that live enzymes, which naturally occur in raw foods, is the key to breaking down nutrients in order to nourish every organ and cell in the body. The problem however, is we don't get enough enzymes to help nourish the organs and tissue against the deluge of processed and cooked foods, preservatives, stress, etc. Although there are digestive enzymes tablets they are not the answer. Without healthy live enzymes to assist the digestive process, the body becomes strained in its effort to breakdown and eliminate foods. So, where do we start? For me it was meeting with one of In Las Vegas' experts in health, Bob Saladino, owner of THE RAW TRUTH Cafe' and Wellness Center. For over 30 years Bob led the "normal healthy lifestyle," and ended up with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, excess weight, possible chronic fatigue syndrome etc. He finally became tired of the doctors, prescriptions, feeling worse and hearing the famous line that he was getting older. After several years Bob became seriously concerned that there was no answer until a friend told him to speak to an herbalist. After working with the person for several months Bob found an energy and zest for life he thought he had lost in his 20s. To his astonishment he also found the illnesses he possessed previously had disappeared, as well as not an ounce of fat was left on him. Today Bob is now walking proof of the tremendous results generated when a person adjusts their eating habits. Bob was very happy to share with us his thoughts and knowledge on raw foods, health, nutrition and total wellness. "Producing such great health results in myself prompted me to want to share the so called "secret" with everyone who would listen. I starting being able to understand why children develop diabetes at an early age, and why cancer and Alzheimer's is rampant. That chronic fatigue syndrome should be nonexistent, and the term depression would best be used only with a tongue depressor. The body and mind can be its own healer with the right tools. My goal is to address these issues and answer as many questions as possible to everyone who wants to benefit from my learning, research and experiences. "Did you know that taking in good fats would help curb and usually stop the craving of sugars and fats? Did you know according to national statistics, if disease continues to increase at its present rate, that by the year 2020 the cost of medical care will be astronomical." Another tidbit from Bob, "personally I have found I would rather drink or eat something that doesn't taste good for a few minutes which makes me feel good for a long time, than to enjoy eating something bad for me and then feeling terrible for hours." When asked why the THE RAW TRUTH Cafe' and Wellness Center Bob stated, "Las Vegas didn't have any place one could go to for raw foods/vegetarian cuisine. I wanted an establishment which would support my current lifestyle as well as assist others in becoming healthy." THE RAW TRUTH Cafe' has been providing great tasting foods, nutrients, supplies and educational materials for almost three years. When asked what his mission was, Bob simply stated, "My purpose is to help educate people in alternative, natural methods of regaining and retaining health and vitality. To give them a comfortable place to mingle, read from our vast array of books, eat tasty foods that are healthy (100% organic), and to hopefully answer as many questions and help as many people as I can." Among the many services Bob has incorporated into his cafe' is where he will prepare foods for customers that call in to pick up at a specific time. This allows an individual to still have fresh and good tasting prepared raw foods without the work. People love that. His menu is diverse from Nori rolls (excellent I must say), quesadilla, lasagna to great hot soups, brown rice and of course wheat grass that flows abundantly. All ingredients are fresh and healthy. The enzymes found within the raw foods becomes the building blocks of total health. It is vital we take the giant step towards learning more about taking control of our health and how easy and tasty it really can be. Bob was a gracious host and filled us with so much great food and information it would take several issues to cover it all. So the best bet is to go the "Raw Truth Guru" himself to answer your questions. According to Bob, "This is not about living forever-it's about while you are alive, living and feeling well-living well and to the fullest until it is time to go." Note I need to let everyone know I am neither a vegetarian nor a 100% raw foods eater, however, since incorporating approximately 50% raw foods into my diet, I have seen a tremendous change in my health and stamina. I know I have just begun and am enjoying the journey and definitely the results. I lost both my parents to dementia, Alzheimer's and nursing homes for years; I do not plan on following in their footsteps. It is encouraging to know we do have choices and people out there to help educate and guide us. Need answers to your health questions or about raw foods? Are you a vegetarian looking for a place to satisfy your appetite? Call Bob at The Raw Truth Cafe' 702-450-9007 or better still, stop by and visit him and his friendly staff. Stop in and relax with a good book, good food and receive a wealth of information from Bob Saladino, owner of the Raw Truth Cafe' located at 3620 East Flamingo
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