Raw Food (Tips)

Raw Food Nutrients

Where does a raw foodist get his protein, carbs and fats and how much of each should you eat? Below I'll describe the raw food sources of these important food elements.

Carbohydrates

The main source of carbohydrates are fruits. starches (carrots) and grains.

Protein

The main source of protein are germinated nuts (almonds are best), seeds, grains and green leafy vegetables. I highly recommend hemp seed as an excellent source of protein. Also make sure you germinate your seeds and nuts, otherwise you're unlikely to absorb the protein.

How do you germinate the seeds and nuts? Just before you go to bed, you put the seeds or nuts in a cup and add purified water. The next morning they're ready to eat. (Hemp seeds are the only seeds you don't have to germinate).

Fats

The main source of fats are again nuts and seeds, as well as avocado and coconut butter.

Nutrients

Off course it is important to eat nutrient dense foods. Raw green leafy vegetables and super foods are about the most nutrient dens foods (meaning that they have the most nutrients per calorie). So make sure you"ll get enough of these. The easiest way to eat greens is to juice or blend them and mix them with fruits (like apples or bananas) or herbs (like parsley).

Raw Food Diet Menu

Now you can put your menu together. Here's an example of an simple raw food diet plan:

Breakfast

Fresh fruit, coconut water or green juice, oatmeal.

Lunch

Super foods smoothie, cucumber sandwich or coleslaw.

Dinner

Soup and spaghetti.

Drinks

Pure water, fresh vegetable juice, smoothies, coconut water, nut milk

Raw Food for Weight Loss

Weight loss is almost certain on this diet: the live food is high in water, fiber and nutrition thus you won't get hungry quickly. Actually, it's hard not to lose weight. In addition, you'll eat more alkaline foods which also aid in weight loss. On average an overweight person will loose about 2 pounds a week.