Raw Food Diet
The Raw Food Diet is a growing food trend in America. While it can simply mean eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, many raw food purists include raw milk and many wild grains which can require some preparation. As far as weight loss goes, the Raw Food Diet can enhance weight loss by helping a person consume, fresh, usually organic foods instead of highly processed foods which generally include lots of fat, cholesterol and sugar.
The Basics of the Raw Food Diet
There are many ways to participate in the Raw Food Diet. Many dieters usually stick to foods that are easy to prepare and stay away from raw foods that may have parasites or other bacteria that can be harmful. Generally speaking you can easily participate in a raw food diet by eating nuts, fresh fruits & vegetables and simple grains. However, some raw food dieters include fish, raw eggs and milk to their diet while others tend to remove these foods from their diet.
Pros of the Raw Food Diet
Generally speaking, advocates for the Raw Food Diet state the virtues of it as being similar to the diet humans consumed as gatherers and that a raw food diet can raise the energy of a person by keeping their glycemic level steady throughout the day. Advocates of the Raw Food Diet also suggest that raw foods can help with immunity by giving a person a variety of bacteria that can aid in digestion and health.
Cons of the Raw Food Diet
While certain raw foods are proven to be good for you, scientists and many medical experts state that cooking your food doesn’t take away any health benefits and that humans have been cooking their food for tens of thousands of years. Many experts also agree that without proper food preparation, some types of food can be extremely dangerous to consume. It should also be noted that some foods in their raw state can be toxic (buckwheat greens and kidney beans).
As always before you start a new diet, it is always best to consult with your physician first.
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