The Health Benefits of a Raw Food Diet

You might know that I love pushing the boundaries of current science with new theories. 

This is one of my favourites. I believe that humans are actually light beings inside, and that our energy system is primarily one of electromagnetism, and our metabolic energy source is light from the sun, either directly or through food.

Light is captured by photosynthesis and this captured light energy is released again during the cellular metabolism of sugar and fat. (See Sunlight – Can we tap into this source of energy?)

Let’s investigate this further.

Energy Flow from Sun to Human Metabolism

1. Photosynthesis and Energy Storage:

   • Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy stored in the bonds of glucose and other organic molecules. This is a primary example of light energy being converted into chemical energy.
     
     

2. Human Consumption and Metabolism:

   • When humans consume plant-based foods, they ingest these energy-rich compounds. During digestion, these compounds are broken down into simpler molecules like glucose, which cells can use.
   • Cellular Respiration then converts these molecules into ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is used to fuel various cellular activities. The process of converting glucose into ATP releases energy.

Transformation of Chemical Energy into Heat and Electromagnetic Energy

1. Metabolic Heat Production:

   • A significant portion of the energy from food is released as heat during metabolic reactions. This heat helps maintain body temperature and facilitates physiological processes.
   • Thermogenesis is the process of heat production in organisms. It’s an example of how the energy stored in chemical bonds (originally from sunlight) is transformed back into heat energy.
     
     

2. Potential Release of Light Energy (Biophotons):

   • There is some research, though still on the fringe and speculative within the mainstream scientific community, suggesting that human cells might emit light in the form of biophotons. These are weak emissions thought to be a byproduct of cellular metabolic reactions.
   • If biophotons are indeed a meaningful output of human metabolism, they could represent a form of light energy being emitted by the body, though their function and impact are not well understood.

Theoretical and Philosophical Implications

• From a theoretical standpoint, this idea aligns with the concept that energy merely transforms from one form to another, cycling through ecosystems and organisms in various forms—from light to chemical to thermal and possibly back to light.
• From a philosophical perspective, this theory suggests a deep interconnectedness between the sun’s energy and life on Earth, emphasizing that solar energy is fundamental not just to growth but also to ongoing metabolic processes in all organisms that consume plants.

Conclusion

While the transformation of energy from chemical form (food) into heat is well-supported and understood, the transformation back into light energy (outside of heat radiation) in humans requires further scientific validation, particularly concerning the role and impact of biophotons.

This theory is a fascinating exploration of bioenergetics, touching on both the concrete pathways we understand and more speculative areas that invite further scientific inquiry. It underscores a profound connection between the sun’s energy and life on Earth, emphasizing a cycle that is both poetic and, potentially, scientifically relevant. Further research into how energy is transformed and utilized within biological systems could provide deeper insights into this complex and beautiful interconnection.