Raw Food Diet?

Krisydee103

Hi,

Just wondering who here has done the raw food diet? Not saying I'm going to do it, I was just wondering about it. Is it ONLY fruits? Or can you eat veggies? Is it at all healthy? You still have energy to work out on the stuff?
Thank you so much

livingleanlivingclean

I used to have a high raw diet. (Majority raw, with some meat for added protein)

It's vegan, an nothing is heated over about 42 degrees.

It is not just fruit. Fruit, vegies, activated nuts, sprouted seeds and grains. No meat, dairy, anything from an animal (honey/egg etc) most "processed" food. There are raw vegan protein powders, and acceptable sauces - aminos, tamari etc.

Is it all healthy - depends how you define healthy. I don't think 100% raw is healthy. It makes you eat more real food though, which isn't a bad thing. It eliminates many things that may cause issues so initially you may feel better on it.

It's hard to get enough protein without protein powders. You can get plenty of carbs and fat. It doesn't turn you in to a sloth, and you'll have energy...I don't think it's the best way to go if you're aiming for muscle growth though

livingleanlivingclean

I used to have a high raw diet. (Majority raw, with some meat for added protein)

It's vegan, an nothing is heated over about 42 degrees.

It is not just fruit. Fruit, vegies, activated nuts, sprouted seeds and grains. No meat, dairy, anything from an animal (honey/egg etc) most "processed" food. There are raw vegan protein powders, and acceptable sauces - aminos, tamari etc.

Is it all healthy - depends how you define healthy. I don't think 100% raw is healthy. It makes you eat more real food though, which isn't a bad thing. It eliminates many things that may cause issues so initially you may feel better on it.

It's hard to get enough protein without protein powders. You can get plenty of carbs and fat. It doesn't turn you in to a sloth, and you'll have energy...I don't think it's the best way to go if you're aiming for muscle growth though

How do you like it?

Something you can keep up?

Stress levels? Sleep? Appetite cravings? Energy level? Concentration?

Sounds very healthful.

I USED to have a high raw diet pretty much sums up my thoughts.

IMO, it's not great for digestion - raw vegies are hard to digest, so the digestive system works overtime, whilst smoothies (popular on raw diets) require the digestive system to do nothing. I think it caused me to have nutrient absorption issues. It wasn't helping me achieve my fitness goals either. Since eating less raw, I have better digestion, and grown a lot.
Many people don't digest nuts very well, or legumes/whole grains/seeds etc unless properly prepared.

It's easy to eat way too much fat, and like I mentioned before, protein is hard to get unless you supplement.

If you're determined to stick to a 100% raw vegan diet, it is extremely restrictive...

tigersword

Hi,

Just wondering who here has done the raw food diet? Not saying I'm going to do it, I was just wondering about it. Is it ONLY fruits? Or can you eat veggies? Is it at all healthy? You still have energy to work out on the stuff?
Thank you so much

Considering cooking food is one of the most important advances in the evolution and survival of the human species, I'd say any diet that stays away from cooking is a pretty stupid idea.

cwolfman13

I would suggest that it would be difficult to get all of your essential nutrition without supplements doing this kind of diet. I could easily see someone becoming iron, B-12 (and B vitamins in general) deficient among other deficiencies. I could see possible nutrient absorption issues as well. On the plus side it would be more whole, nutrient dense foods...but I think lacking in overall proper nutrition. You need more than this stuff for essential nutrition.

OP, IMHO you'd be better off introducing a lot of nutrient dense whole foods to your diet, eating cooked lean proteins and healthy fats and eating in a balanced way as to create a dietary environment of sustainability and proper nutrient intake. There is no need whatsoever to be so restrictive in your dietary practices, especially if you cannot sustain those practices indefinitely.

Krisydee103

Thanx everyone for your advice. I don't think its for me. I love my meats and fish too much!