The predecessor of the toothbrush is the chew stick. Chew sticks were twigs with a frayed end used to brush against the teeth, while the other end was used as a toothpick.
Claims. Clean eating is supposed to benefit the body by aiding fat loss and weight loss, increasing energy levels, increasing mental well-being and improving skin clarity, hair strength and sleep quality. How It Works. Clean eating is more of a lifestyle than just a short-term diet. The main premise is that clean food is whole, unrefined food without additives or preservatives, artificial flavoring, artificial coloring and sugar substitutes. Nothing is off-limits as long as it's made of pure, unadulterated ingredients.
Raw foodism has been around since the 1800s, and both studies and anecdotal evidence show the benefits of a raw food diet include: (1) lowering inflammation. improving digestion. providing more dietary fiber. improving heart health. helping with optimal liver function. preventing cancer. preventing or treating constipation.