Saturday, September 3, 2011

What Foods Can I Consume On A Raw Foods Diet?

By Michelle Bosmier


We aren't only what we eat, but additonally how it is we eat. Raw food eating proposes that foods may be even more than only a standard means of sustenance, but that it may also mould our physical health and have an influence on our whole lives. Many folks make the decision to try out a raw food diet after realizing that the food they are used to eating are in actuality damaging to their wellness.

Making the changeover to a raw foods diet may appear like a ambitious undertaking, especially when fighting addictions to the additives, sugars and unhealthy fats that are usually found in convenience and fast foods. If you aren't sure where to begin, ask yourself how safe and natural each food item in your diet really is?

To be considered a true raw food diet, a minimum of 3/4 of the food items you consume must be as fresh and raw as possible. Foods are said to be raw or uncooked when prepped at temps under 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Warming food items at higher temperatures adds to a loss in nutritional value, in addition to chemical reactions created by burning that could be damaging to health.

Before looking at what to eat, it is a good idea to know what to steer clear of. Commercially available processed foods, snacks, sauces, dressings, pastry, ice-cream, soft drinks, alcohol, coffee, sugar, salt and boiled or roasted foods should be avoided. Nonetheless, raw veganism is actually less restrictive than it sounds. Allowed foods can usually be grouped in a few loose categories: fruits, vegetables and greens, legumes, soaked nuts and seeds, sprouts, whole grains, raw plant oils, fermented raw foods, herbs and spices, fresh juices, plus seaweeds and algae.

Fruits and vegetables can be consumed in a number of ways. While they can be eaten in their natural state, for variation most people use them to make smoothies, purees and juices. A high-speed blender, a juicer and a food processor are very useful tools in any raw kitchen.

Fruit and green smoothies may be consumed at any time and differing veggie and fruit concoctions can allow for a fantastic breakfast, lunch or supper. A satiating healthy smoothie with romaine lettuce, zuchinni, banana and berries is excellent for steady energy release, and a fresh summertime smoothie with peaches, Boston lettuce, strawberries blended with coconut water is a wonderful afternoon snack or meal. Additionally, countless additional healthy raw meals utilize fruits, including tasty raw ice cream, cakes and pies.




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