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The raw food diet is a diet based on unprocessed and uncooked plant foods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, sprouts, seeds, nuts, grains, beans, nuts, dried fruit, vegetables, fruit and seaweed. Heating food above 116 degrees F is said to destroy enzymes in food that can assist in the digestion and absorption of them. Cooking is also said to diminish the nutritional value and "life force" of food.Typically, at least 75% of the diet should be living raw food.The Benefits of a Raw Food Diet

• Increased energy

• Improved skin appearance

• Better digestion

• Weight loss

• Reduced risk of heart disease

• Better concentration

• Faster recovery time after running or exercise

The raw food diet contains fewer trans fats and saturated fat than the typical diet. It is also low in sodium and high in potassium, magnesium, folate, fiber and health-promoting plant chemicals called phytochemicals. These properties can reduce your risk of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Guidelines of the Raw Food Diet1. What can you I eat?

Unprocessed, organic, whole foods such as:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables

• Nuts

• Seeds

• Beans

• Grains

• Legumes

• Dried fruit

• Seaweed

• Unprocessed organic or natural foods

• Freshly juiced fruit and vegetables

• Purified water

• Young coconut milk

At least 75% of food should not be heated over 116 degrees F.2. Cooking techniques used?

Specific cooking techniques make foods more digestible and add variety to the diet.

• Sprouting seeds, grains, and beans

• Juicing fruit, vegetables and berries

• Soaking nuts and dried fruit to soften them.

• Blending

• Dehydrating food

3. Equipment that can be used?

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Some people experience a detoxification reaction when they start the raw food diet, especially if their previous diet was rich in meat, sugar, and caffeine. Mild headaches, nausea, diarrhea and cravings can occur but usually last for several days.

PrecautionsThe raw food diet may not be appropriate for certain people, such as: • Children

• Pregnant or nursing women

• People with anemia

• People at risk for osteoporosis

Considerable time, energy, and commitment is needed to be healthy on the raw food diet. Many of the foods are made from scratch. Some ingredients may be hard to find, such as Rejuvelac, sprouted flour, date sugar, young coconut milk, carob powder and Celtic sea salt.People must be aware that certain nutritional deficiencies can occur on the raw food diet, including:

• Calcium

• Iron

• B12

• Protein

• Calories

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