Vegetarian / Raw Food
eraser51
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Hey anyone has reviews about this?
I wanted to raise my metabolism and become healthy(er).
Sick of the diets
Who is eating vegan / raw and can tell me more?
Please no calories in and out stuff.
I wanted to raise my metabolism and become healthy(er).
Sick of the diets
Who is eating vegan / raw and can tell me more?
Please no calories in and out stuff.
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You're not going to raise your metabolism because you're processing more fiber from eating raw vegan. You'll still need to count calories, unfortunately. I ate raw vegan for a while and didn't lose any weight. Why not? There are still a lot of calorie dense foods on a raw vegan diet like avocados, almonds, cashews, and dates. I ate plenty of them to feel sated.
I enjoyed the food I ate while a raw vegan, but it wasn't sustainable for me because it became very expensive to feed myself a raw vegan diet while also feeding the rest of the family a regular diet.0 -
http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/loseweight/pages/how-can-i-speed-up-my-metabolism.aspx
The only way to speed up metabolism is to exercise, esp aerobics.0 -
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I know a couple that went raw vegan. They have gained a lot of weight and are now obese.
There are some delicious and healthy and low calorie raw vegan foods. No matter what eating style you decide on, nothing is magically going to get rid of the fact you still need to eat less calories than you burn.
And do research. You need to make sure you get what you need nutritionally.0 -
If you find "diets" hard to stick to, then you might have a really hard time with raw vegan, because it's extremely strict. It's like the mother of all diets. For me the only thing that works is counting calories and allowing myself to be flexible in my food choices. The best diet is the one you can stick with.0
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"Sick of diets"
Asks for advice on an extreme fringe/trend diet.0 -
I ate raw and gained 10 pounds pretty quickly. Proof you can eat extremely healthy foods and still gain weight. Of course, I focused on the raw desserts such as pecan pie, etc. Also the nut butter spreads are a killer. The food is delicious though and I felt great eating that way. If you decide to do so count your calories, too. On the downside it takes a lot of time to prepare the foods correctly so if you are short on time it might not work for you.0
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I am not exactly vegan but I was concerned with the amount of fruit and veggies I eat daily due to it was insufficient. My husband has issues processing veggies and a good digestive enzyme is still being investigated. So I eat mostly fruits and veggies during the day now this also includes boiled eggs and dairy. Red meat, fish, chicken, etc I reserve for my dinner because I do need a burst of protein and this keeps me satisfied while I sleep and my body has calories to function properly. If you want to try vegan I would suggest easing into it using this method taking into consideration health issues you may have or hereditary as well. I exercise daily for at least 40 minutes. 10 minutes of treadmill to include a 4 minute run, 15 minutes of strength training, and 15 minutes of yoga. I have reached my initial goal of 127 lbs on my 5'0" pear shaped frame now I am aiming for 123 lbs in order to tone and not exceed my 127 goal. Good luck!0
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People who gain weight on a raw vegan diet are eating wayyy to much fat. Keep it at or under 10%.0
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People who gain weight on a raw vegan diet are eating wayyy to much fat. Keep it at or under 10%.
Yes. But the OP doesn't want to hear anything about calories in calories out so a warning was a good idea....
I do think vegan can be done properly and result in a healthy weight. It does, however, take effort. and knowledge.
edit on the amount of fat...I was mostly paying attention to the way too much fat. 10% does seem low
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Hey anyone has reviews about this?
I wanted to raise my metabolism and become healthy(er).
Sick of the diets
Who is eating vegan / raw and can tell me more?
Please no calories in and out stuff.
a vegan diet is so restrictive. why would you want to do that? there are plenty of lean meats out there in order to stay low calorie while eating meat. i see no benefit to a diet such as this since it gives you less options, not more. why would anyone want less options?0 -
I was a vegetarian and managed to become obese. It's not what you eat, but how much, that determines how much you weigh.
Many raw vegan foods are very high calorie, like avocado, nuts, and oils.0 -
This neuroscientist may change your mind about cooking.
http://www.ted.com/talks/suzana_herculano_houzel_what_is_so_special_about_the_human_brain?language=en0 -
Your science has no place here, wizard.This neuroscientist may change your mind about cooking.
http://www.ted.com/talks/suzana_herculano_houzel_what_is_so_special_about_the_human_brain?language=en
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I'm vegan, lost approx 50lbs when I started cutting out animal products from my diet. I lost my acne, asthma and gained loads of energy. It might not be for everyone but eating a diet that focuses on raw, whole foods has worked wonders for me!
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I'm vegetarian but on my way to vegan but raw vegan can be a bit expensive since you need to buy a lot of fruit/vegetables. If you're honestly interested in becoming vegan then give it a try. I'm not sure exactly what info you need but might want to join the happy herbivore group on here and check out a few books like the China study, 801010, the starch solution and a very simple book called how to be vegan by Elizabeth castoria.0
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lol, china study has been invoked.0
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All nutritional guidelines still apply with raw/vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. If you eat more calories then you burn, you will gain weight. If you eat raw/vegan crap, you will not be healthy. The type of food and type of calories matter a lot. How much of your calories are coming from carbs, protein, fat? This is a big one!!!
You want to raise your metabolism? Start an aerobic workout routine, lead an active lifestyle, meditate, eliminate stress and learn about the mind & body connection.
You want to be healthier? Educate yourself about nutrition and exercise. Learn how your body works, how it processes food, calories, carbs, protein, fat, sugar, vitamins and minerals. Listen to your body, learn what it needs and what it does not.
It takes a *kitten* load of WILL POWER & DISCIPLINE in today's age living in a land of abundance to stay healthy and follow a 100% Raw/Vegan lifestyle. If you got what it takes, you will reap some amazing health benefits. However, if you are "sick of the diets", I am not really sure this is the lifestyle for you.0 -
hi guys.. thanks for the input!
I made up my mind to try it a time but regarding my (diet) history I wont dare....
Also I read multiple stuff on it and really CANT get my head around how this should work... I mean calories ok but all the fructose should stuff you with weight gain/insulin and metabolic syndrom ASAP even when you burn a lot through exercise.. also humans arent elefants nor cows nor giraffes (herbivores)... how does this work?
I also read that some have tried it only got worse (headache, cold feelings all the time even in summer and stuff).. others say best skin ever and energetic...bizzare *g*
It also seems that a few guys are the only ones who a referenced to (freelee, duranrider, douglas) which startles me...
Maybe some have luck with their body/fructose metabolism.. I dont^^0 -
Going raw to lose weight means you need to stick to an 80/10/10 ratio (80%- fruit 10%-carbs 10%-fats). I know plenty of raw vegans who are very healthy and have lost weight following that plan. I am vegan and lean towards raw vegan when I get the chance, my favorite restaurants are all raw vegan! If you have a vitamix and a food dehydrator you can eat gourmet without "cooking" anything.0
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Going raw to lose weight means you need to stick to an 80/10/10 ratio (80%- fruit 10%-carbs 10%-fats). I know plenty of raw vegans who are very healthy and have lost weight following that plan. I am vegan and lean towards raw vegan when I get the chance, my favorite restaurants are all raw vegan! If you have a vitamix and a food dehydrator you can eat gourmet without "cooking" anything.
Did you mean 10% protein? How can you eat 80% fruit but only 10% carbs?0 -
I love the spiralizer for making noodles out of zucchini (or any hard veggie or fruit). They are delicious raw with pasta sauce or as an addition to a healthy wrap. F0
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Going raw to lose weight means you need to stick to an 80/10/10 ratio (80%- fruit 10%-carbs 10%-fats). I know plenty of raw vegans who are very healthy and have lost weight following that plan. I am vegan and lean towards raw vegan when I get the chance, my favorite restaurants are all raw vegan! If you have a vitamix and a food dehydrator you can eat gourmet without "cooking" anything.
Raw vegan was around before the 80/10/10 people came on board.
Back when I did it, there were no such ratios. That's something new. There's no one way to do raw. In fact, isn't there a version of raw vegan that has you eating cooked potatoes and some grains after a certain time of day? Isn't that the same one that has you eating such a low fat percentage?
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I've been vegan for 25 years. I've been raw for nine. Neither raw nor vegan is a weight loss plan. Unless you're one of those people on YouTube who eat nothing but bananas wrapped in kale, you're going to need a dehydrator, a high speed blender, a spiral slicer, a juicer.... Also, since you won't be cooking anything, produce should be organic. All of which is rather expensive. Food preparation is time consuming- crackers and breads can take days in the dehydrator.
Raw food is terrific for many things- it can alleviate many chronic conditions. It did wonders for my migraines and allergies, but it did not make me lose weight. That required calorie counting and daily exercise.
My diary is open- feel free to check it out.0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Going raw to lose weight means you need to stick to an 80/10/10 ratio (80%- fruit 10%-carbs 10%-fats). I know plenty of raw vegans who are very healthy and have lost weight following that plan. I am vegan and lean towards raw vegan when I get the chance, my favorite restaurants are all raw vegan! If you have a vitamix and a food dehydrator you can eat gourmet without "cooking" anything.
Did you mean 10% protein? How can you eat 80% fruit but only 10% carbs?
It should have read: 80% Carbs / 10% Protein / 10 % fat. Carbs should come mostly from fruit if following a Dr. Graham (one of the authors of 80/10/10) style program. Although, those ratios are used by a lot of High Carb-ers, regardless if they are raw vegan or not.0 -
There are two main diet styles within raw vegan. Gourmet raw (this is high fat, can be low-moderate carb) or the LFHC (low fat high carb/801010) camp. Some people follow one strictly over the other. I focus on high carb because it makes me feel best and is easy. I love fruit, salads, smoothies, and don't bother with dehydrators or expensive equipment. A vegetable spiralizer, chefs knife, and my blender can handle most of my meals, no problem. That being said, I will eat gourmet raw, too. Usually it's because of a craving or I am going out. Plus, I like to try new things in the kitchen. Another note about my diet, I am not strictly raw. Most of my meals are fresh, but I enjoy having a cooked meal with my partner or friends. You can incorporate ample amounts of raw foods into you diet without a lot of fuss or going 100% raw right away. The benefits of nutritious plant foods simply prepared is easily and immediately available. People make it more complicated and restrictive than it needs to be.
One unexpected side effect since becoming more raw? I don't use myfitnesspal as much*. I eat large portions of foods without guilt or worry. I stop when I feel full and have stopped planning dinner at lunch. This is huge change considering for a year I followed the Zone diet where I was constantly thinking about food as I was hungry all the time.
Good luck on your journey!
*I like myfitnesspal. I don't like obsessing about food & feeling hungry.0
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