A raw food diet is a great way to restore your body's health by consuming enzyme-rich nutritional foods in their natural raw state. Many studies have shown that eating raw foods lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and hearth problems. A raw food diet consists of at least 75% of their daily intake of food to be uncooked and unprocessed. This includes raw nuts, seeds, whole grains, vegetables and fruits. However, you may cook or dehydrate these foods at a temperature below 115 degrees F without destroying the enzymes that are needed for digestion and absorption.