I’ve been a vegan for a while now, but I’d like to make raw foods more central to my diet. I try to eat all my snacks and one meal or so a day raw (or high raw; I’m not especially strict), and so far I feel great!

The problem is: I’m getting a bit sick of the same old smoothies, salads, and homemade Larabars though and would like to follow some new raw food blogs to get inspiration.

I already follow ChoosingRaw.com and Rawmazing.com.

I don’t own a juicer or dehydrator as of right now, so the simpler recipes the better!

Any suggestions?

And no hate; if you don’t agree with Veganism or raw foodism than don’t comment, please.

I’m going to a restaurant tonight that serves several raw dishes. I’ve heard from some academia and scientists in relevant fields that raw-foodism does have it’s health benefits but is often taken too far and can lead to health concerns. I’m wondering what, is any, raw food dishes I’d like to avoid?
Naturally, no raw meat. But I mean other dishes?

i was looking at raw foodism on wikipedia and i came across this line "the increases in human brain-size occurred well before the advent of cooking, due to a shift away from the consumption of nuts and berries to the consumption of meat." so does this mean meat was essential to human development but not necessary now?ive met many fundamentalist vegans who say it was never "natural" to eat meat .which one is it? im a vegetarian btw.
humans cant digest meat the same way animals do. we suck at it. our teeth are made for hard plants as well. can you tear off flesh like a bear? no didnt think so

Hi, vegans and vegetarians! I assume that this is the best forum to post my question.

I’ve researched raw-foodism, and I am sold! I’m eager to gain all of the health benefits from this diet. But there are so many cooked foods and non-vegetarian foods (sorry) that I can’t imagine living without. How do you cope with this? Should i just go 75% raw and allow myself to eat those prized foods occasionally? Will my health improve even as a 75% raw foodist, or do I need to go all the way?

I have spent countless hours researching raw foodism and I have yet to find a meal plan that provides enough calories/nutrition for someone with an active lifestyle for 1 day. If you have any links or a meal plan you could give me I would be EXTREMELY grateful. Thank you!!

i go on a 100% raw diet every now and again to get more nutrients. lately i have gained 10 kg via emotional bingeing. i hear that eating a raw food diet will lead to quick weight loss, but for me its a hard lifestyle to maintain for life. is there a way i can eat cooked food and maintain any weight loss i achieve through raw foodism (if i of course watch my calorie intake)? or is there more to it? thx
im not asking about weight loss. im asking about weight MAINTENANCE on a more cooked-food diet after eating all raw to lose the weight. thx

I’m transitioning over to raw foodism and when I told my best friend, she kept telling me how I should not eat just vegetables and fruits and that I should eat other things too. she doesn’t understand that you can get all the nutrients and vitamins your body needs without eating processed foods. also, I know my family is going to have an issue with this, how could I explain this to them? I’m very excited about the short term and long term health benefits I will be getting by cutting out dairy and processed foods from my diet (I’ve been vegetarian for three years now).

first off, I’m already a vegetarian. I’ve been a vegetarian for three years now, going back and forth to veganism. I’ve been studying about raw foodism for a while now, so I know about how I can get my nutrients…which doesn’t have to come from processed foods and animal products. raw foodism can be the healthiest diet if you eat the right fruits and vegetables. anyways, this is my plan:
week one: each of my meals and snack will consist of fruits and/or vegetables (cooked or raw)
week two: each of my meals and snacks will consist ONLY of fruits and vegetables (cooked or raw)
week three: at least two meals a day has to be all fresh fruits and/or vegetables (as well as snacks)
week four: at least two meals a day has to be all fresh fruits and/or vegetables (as well as snacks)
after week four everything will be raw fruits and vegetables.

I was wondering if anyone knew any good books on raw foodism? Not so much recipe books, more informational.
Thank you :)

hi im currently vegan, im thinking about maybe trying raw foodism over the summer,
to start out could you tell me what exactly a raw foodist is, does it mean you can’t eat any cooked food, or you can only cook food to a certain temp. could you give me the general information about a raw foodist. what you often eat, an average meal for you, and other helpful info. thanks much appreciated.
and could you tell me your reasons behind going raw, im trying it out of curiosity, but i’d like to know why you became one.

I am starting to practice raw foodism but realize that i eat mostly fruit. infact on some days all i eat is fruit. Is this too much sugar or is it fine?

I’m going to begin a raw vegan diet, I was wondering
a. what my grocery list would consist of
b. websites with information about raw foodism and recipes

I’ve been reading many books on raw foodism, I am almost 14 and I really want to make it my lifestyle, but my parents complain that fresh produce is too expensive… it’s not like I’m expecting the to buy everything organic but I do understand that we’re going through a tight spot in a 5 person family with my dad on unemployment.

So… I need some realistic suggestions for me right now.

If possible, I would like to be directed to studies and papers that show more in depth what are the benefits, what are the pluses and minuses of raw foodism, what are the differences between cooked and raw food for the body.

I’m just wondering if there are any raw foodists who would be filling to explain a little about their diet. We were discussing an article on raw foodism in class the other day and I was just wondering if there was anyone who could kind of explain their eating habits, how/where they get all of their dietary needs, what (if any) difficulties they encounter (have encountered). I’ve never really heard of this until recently and I’m just intrigued.
Thanks!

Just Exactly What Is a Raw and Living Foods Diet?

A Raw and Living Diet is not necessarily all raw, and certainly not even exactly always living food. It also may sound trendy, but eating a mostly raw food diet has obviously been a healthy choice for humankind for ions.

Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of a raw food diet and just exactly what a good definition should be. This does not mean munching an endless stream of raw fruits and veggies all day long, all though there is nothing wrong with this approach. In many ways the approach to raw and living diet is closely related to veganism. The exception is that everything ideally is organic, uncooked or undercooked to preserve nutrients and vitamins. Foods are generally not heated above the range of 92-118 degrees F (33-48 C).

This is the generally the universally accepted stipulation that preserves the “raw” status, and raw foodists believe that this also will keep foods rich with naturally occurring enzymes and nutrients. Buying organically grown foods is also a staple along with brushing off processed foods. This is not that difficult. Just avoid anything in a box or bag, and shop the outside aisles of your favorite super markets.

Other sensible notions about a natural detox diet, is that eating a more natural diet will aid your digestion and the metabolic process. Most people can understand that the prolonged cooking of foods destroys food value by robbing your food, and therefore your diet, of the life giving qualities you should be striving to preserve.

The Raw and Living Food Diet is not some new-fangled crash diet, and it doesn’t just mean eating raw veggies all day, but there are some stipulations. Furthemore, eating dead foods (foods without the proper enzymes, vitamins, and enzymes) leads to toxicity. It also is one reason why people overeat and this is also contributing to obesity and chronic illnesses.

So it’s easy to understand why Raw foodists believe that the naturally occurring nutrients and enzymes help to detoxify and replenish your system for optimal health. The raw food lifestyle will also lead to more energy, and can even help you to lose and control your weight.

Although it is not necessarily true, many critics will lead others to believe that raw food enthusiasts are suggesting that our prehistoric ancestors largely ate only a raw vegetarian diet. That is an interesting concept, but also is hard to determine to be true. Plus, there are many raw foodists that will tell you that you need certain proteins available only found in animal products. The there to is the notion that there has to be some downsides to extreme diets. Living extremely healthy does not have to have a  downside, but there probably are some precautions to consider.

If you consider subscribing to a raw foos diet how are you going to get certain type of nutrients found nly in meats and fats.

Individuals who abide by organic raw food diets are at risk for certain vitamins, minerals, and amino acid deficiencies.

A healthy living lifestyle entails accepting to be sure your body is still acquiring vitamins and minerals, like B-12 (found chiefly in meat), iron, zinc, and copper, and compensate for the omega-3 fatty acid you’re not consuming. Of lesser concern, eating a raw diet may also mean that you are
running the risk of acquiring a food-borne illness from undercooked food (foods not held in the “safe zone” 45-140 degrees F).

The bottom line to taking up this way of eating is to make sure that it will not adversely affect your health. Check with your physician prior to altogether switching to it. Another suggestion would be to see how you feel after trying it for a weekend or a few days. Remember that anything you do for 30 days or longer becomes a habit. In this case a good habit.

I’m already vegan (vegetarian for a year, vegan for 4 months) and I’m ready to take it a step further with Raw Foodism. If you know anything at all about the topic (I don’t want to hear that is is bad for me), anything from recipes to things that I can eat in general, it would be much appreciated! Thanks :)

I am quite familiar with healthy eating, raw foodism, and nutrition (working on a B.S. in nutritional science) though my question needs to be answered by someone with far more insight than myself. I understand what enzymes are, how they work, and am a believer in both digestive therapeutic applications. I am also a fan of the raw food diet for the clean, simple, and ‘living’ factor, but cringe when I read about raw foodists ‘selling’ the notion that eating raw foods will increase enzyme activity in the body. As far as I know, our body starts producing enzymes in the form of amylase as soon as we begin to salivate for food. The harsh environment of the stomach denatures most proteins, which includes enzymes. How can we say that the enzymes are still in tact in the stomach on top of saying that they are ready and willing to help break down the foods that they let sit so nicely in front of us before they were consumed?
Thanks you guys, but just so you know, this is less of a personal question, and more of a scientific one. Also, I am not speaking about the consumption of raw meat, but about that of vegetables and/or dairy products

The notion of a raw food diet is not where everone starts. The idea of rawism takes some getting used to, but is actually pretty easy as you go along. Raw food diet for weight loss is the way most people will get started, and then end up eating raw for the health reasons.

5 Ways to Get Faster Results From Your Raw Food Diet by Frederic

When I first learned about the raw food diet, it took me years to figure out how to do it properly. Then it took me even more years – making mistakes and compromising my health – until I started experiencing the benefits I was looking for from the start!

Let’s face it, if you’re going to bother changing your diet at all, there’s got to be a reason for doing it. I would bet you want to improve your health and energy, right?

But why take years to get those results, when you can get them in months or even weeks? Here are some of the things that I’ve found can help you get faster results from your raw food diet.

1. Incorporate Fitness

It’s interesting to note that even though a person may be fit but unhealthy (think of all the athletes who died of a heart attack!), it’s *not* possible to be healthy without being fit.

Until you reach the point where your body fat is at an optimal level and your fitness ‘above average’, you probably won’t get all the results you’re looking for even with an ideal diet.

Fit people not only digest better, the entire process of nutrition is improved with improved fitness. This means assimilation will be better, blood sugar will be more under control, and much more besides.

To start improving your fitness, you have to identify your areas of weakness and work on improving these first. We explain how to do this in the Perfect Health Program and we put it into action in our 30-Day Body Enlightenment System.

2. Address Emotional Issues

Just like fitness, your emotions are an integral part of your nutrition. You’ve probably had the experience of hearing a piece of bad news and suddenly losing your appetite. This shows that emotions are an integral part of how your body processes food. It’s an essential part of your health.

Often people jump into a raw-food diet, hoping that it will help them ‘clear emotional problems’, when in fact it puts these problems right in their face and they can’t deal with it!

Let’s face the fact that most people eat for emotional reasons, most of the time. It’s really easy to do so with heavily processed or fatty foods, because these foods literally ‘drug’ us and ‘numb’ our feelings.

With raw foods, it’s harder to eat emotionally. That’s why you don’t see lonely overweight people eating buckets of apples to ‘comfort’ their feelings. Instead, they do it with a pint of ice-cream!

Be aware and ready to feel and face your emotions. Equip yourself with whatever tools are necessary to get over emotional baggage – including self-improvement seminars, tapes, and group support.

3. Cleanse

One of the best ways to accelerate your health success is to go on some sort of cleanse, such as the Green Cleanse or the one included in the Body Enlightenment System.

A cleanse should be easy to do, while giving you results in terms of increased energy, weight *release* (if necessary), and increased vitality and health.

My favorite cleanses are:

– Green Cleanse: consuming only green smoothies and fruit for 5 to 10 days or longer.

– Fruit Cleanse: consuming only mono meals of fruit for 3 to 7 days or longer.

– Low Fat Cleanse: consuming only fruits and vegetables without any fat (avocados, oils, etc.) for 3 to 7 days or longer.

While it’s possible to do a cleanse on your own, it’s best if you have someone to coach and support you in the process.

4. Find Raw Friends

Feeling alone and isolated can kill your success with the raw diet! It’s very important to find at least one ‘buddy’ who can support and encourage you on this path.

Now with the Internet, it’s possible to connect with more people than ever. In our different programs (such as the Body Enlightenment System), we have seen the value of offering phone coaching and support, as well as discussion forum support.

Connect with other raw-food enthusiasts using available resources, such as local potlucks, teleseminars and phone coaching, coaching programs and discussion forums.

5. Get a Coach and a System

Besides lack of social support, the reason why most people don’t succeed with a raw-food program is that they don’t have anybody coaching them personally and showing them a system that works for incorporating all of the different elements of a healthy lifestyle.

Unless you think you can do it on your own, you need someone to show you a system that works!

No matter what the coach and system you choose for yourself, you have to make sure that:

– You find a supportive and non-judgmental coaching environment, yet one that challenges you enough to keep improving.

– You have enough quality tools and easy-to-use systems to make progress with your health, fitness and diet.

– The support you get is *constant* or *daily*, not just occasional.

– The program or coach you choose has a track record of success and lots of experience in the field.

Make no mistake about it, you can either take 2 months to put all of the pieces of a healthy raw lifestyle together, or you can take 2 years or 20 years! Do yourself a favor and choose the shortest route to success.

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I guess I have a lot of my mother in me. No, I’m not going to stop eating raw food. I’m not going back to cooked.

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Angela Stoke of Raw Reform Dot Com

One of the many services this website is intended to provide is a listing of ongoing unbiased raw food reviews of those individuals promoting a raw foodist lifestyle in one way or another. This may result as reviews of ebooks, raw cookbooks (oxymoron), dietary plans, online videos, and hopefully even interviews along the way. This is how the Raw Foodist Guide became interested in the raw food movement, and ultimately committed to "living raw".

This review is on the Raw Reform Angela Stokes. Should you decide (or should we say when you decide) to learn more about raw foodism, the delightful Angela Stokes just might be one of the many raw foodists you will first encounter on a journey to research the subject in a more thorough manner.

Seeing is believing, and in Angela you will find another living testimonial to the living raw phenomenon. This young woman lost 160 pounds by embracing the raw foodist life. She is from Great Britain (and somewhat proper) so you probably will not find her by searching on Google for "Angie Stokes".

Angela promotes a free online report that includes much of the information on the "why and how" of a raw food diet. An optimum weight is often the natural outcome for most individuals as they experience the many other benefits on a path to attaining Independent Health through rawism.

The Raw Reform Report by Angela Stokes is a short 28 page report offered free as a pdf download. In this report Angela answers what she has identified as the "Top 10 Questions About Raw Food". Not unexpectedly, you also will be referenced to books and other products for sale in this report.

Here are a few ideas that you will find in the report, as reinforced on this website. Humans are the only species that have the desire to eat cooked and highly processed foods. No other earthly beings count calories, portion foods, anguish over nutritional analysis, or have a need to go on diets. These probably are among the reasons why the simplicity of a live raw food diet works. In this sense, "diet" does not mean a prescribed method of eating certain foods only as a goal to lose weight, but rather is a result of natural healthy living.

"The reason a 100% Raw Food Lifestyle is such a GREAT way to live is because you Leave out everything that is damaging to the body and just keep in the stuff that helps nourish us."

Search out other information and online videos about Angela Stokes and you will see and experience the quiet beauty she has attained. She does have an amazing story, and recently just came off a "92 day juice fast". However, we will save that for another raw food review update on Angela Stokes Raw Reform. You can see another video of Angela, and you can visit her website at www.rawreform.com.

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