If a raw food diet sounds intriguing but you cannot imagine giving up cooked food, guess what – you don’t have to! To be considered a “raw foodie only 75 percent of your diet needs to be raw, and you can still reap the benefits.
The Pros of Raw Food
The basis behind the raw food diet believes that cooking food above 116 degrees Fahrenheit will destroy enzymes that would otherwise aid in digestion. Additionally, raw food has twice as much protein as cooked food and is higher in potassium, magnesium, foliate, fibre and phytochemicals. This combination has linked the raw food diet to:
- Improved digestion
- More energy
- Weight loss
- Clear skin
- Better sleep
- Lower cholesterol
Though some raw food diets consist of uncooked dairy and meat products, most raw foodie stick to plants, including fruit, vegetables, sprouts, seeds, grains, nuts and beans. But again, 25 percent of the time you can splurge on cooked food – that is if you still have a taste for it after going raw, which many raw foodies don’t.
The Cons of Raw Food
There are three important factors to keep in mind if you or someone you know is considering a raw food diet:
1) When you start a raw food diet, your body will go through a detoxification. At first this may cause headaches, nausea and cravings for cooked food.
2) It is essential that you learn how to get the right nutritional balance in the raw food you choose, as raw foodie sometimes experience nutritional deficiencies of calcium, iron, B12, protein and calories.
3) If you are pregnant or nursing, have anaemia, are at risk of osteoporosis or are considering a raw food diet for your children, seek a doctor’s advice first.
The Expense
Some may wonder why the cost of the raw food diet is not in the “cons” category, but it’s actually not as expensive as you might think. You will need to invest in equipment and ingredients necessary for most raw food recipes. But you may already have some or all of the key elements you’ll need – a food processor, blender, juicer and food dehydrator.
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