dehydrating foods

[slink]

I noticed on this site that under recipes the space for dehydrating foods/ crackers etc says NEVER

i'm still new to raw...is dehydrating foods controversial in this diet?

[rawhippie]

if it's controversial on this site, i don't know. what i do know is that dehydrating is OK. the controversy comes in as to the temperature at which enzymes are destroyed. i've heard 118 degrees tge most, but i've also heard 116, and 120. i personally keep away from those all together and dehydrate at 110 degrees. i'm not sure why that section says NEVER, maybe rawguru might be able to chime in here?

[elizabethh]

from what i know, some raw foodists consider dehydrated foods to be less vital and health giving, because of the lack of natural water inside i suppose. personally i find that eating fresh food most often is best, eating dehydrated food very rarely, mostly at raw restaurants. but experiment and see what you like best!

[greenbunny]

Dehydration is great for ease, variety, taste and is especially good in winter. Dehydration gives the feeling of fullness and density. Just make sure you drink enough water.