Most asked questions about raw food lifestyle

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Below are just some of the most common questions that people ask about the raw food lifestyle.

1. What is the raw food diet? It is a lifestyle that supports eating only living and raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and seaweeds. Nothing is heated or cooked above 116 degrees F.

2. What is the easiest way for me to become "raw"?The best way is to just ADD raw fruits and veggies to your daily diet. The more raw you add the less cooked you will eat. I also reccomend to read as much about raw foods as possible.

3. Where do you get protein on the raw food diet? From green leafy veggies, srpouts, fruits, green juices, nuts, seeds and seaweeds.

4. What about calcium? You can get calcium from salads, nuts, seeds, seaweeds, and veggie juices.

5. What is your daily diet like? I enjoy ripe fruits with some nut cheeze in the morning. Then have a blended soup or juice in the evening.

6. Will I get bored eating only raw fruit and veggies? No way! There are thousands of fruits and veggies to try. It's exciting!

7. Won't it be expensive?At first it might, but it's your health and your body. You deserve it!

8. If I am an athlete will I perform to the top of my abilities while raw?You will do even better! You will have so much energy you wouldn't know what to do with it!

9. What are some health benefits I will achieve when I go raw?You will have crstal clear eyes! No more headaches, strong nails, smooth skin, clearer thinking, better sleep and much more!

10. Are olives raw? Not all olives, there are a few raw stores that sell truly raw sun cured olives. Anything in a can is most likely cooked.

11. Are pickles raw?If you make them the raw way. Yes!

12. Is honey raw?If it says on the bottle or jar, it may be. Call the company and ask. Labels may be misleading most times.

13. Is maple syrup raw? Right from a tree yes, from the store, nope!

14. Is soy sauce raw?No, it is "living" but it is still cooked then fermented.

15. Is soy milk raw?Nope, it is heavily cooked and processed.

16. Are nuts and seeds I buy from the store raw?Most are not. Almonds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and flax seeds are raw. It is best to buy nuts and seeds from reliable online sources.

17. Do I need any equipment to go raw?It will be helpful, but it's not necessary. I think the best equipment you can buy is a heavy duty blender. Then a juicer, dehydrator, and so on.

18. Is wine raw? Some are, but wine contains alcohol, which is not good raw or cooked.

19. Are store bought nut milks raw?No they are not. Make your own nut milks. It's cheaper and you know what's in it!

20. Can I/Should I take supplements?If you find it necessary. Listen to your body!

21. Where do you get iron from?Berries, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, seaweeds, sprouts.

Suzi

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