A raw food diet consists primarily of raw fruits, vegetables, seeds, legumes, beans and nuts that have not been heated above 116 degrees F. Many raw-food proponents believe that heating foods over this temperature deactivates live enzymes in the food that are key components to good health. By eating roughly 75 percent raw food, many raw food dieters have experienced a wide range of benefits, including increased energy, weight loss and reduced risk of certain diseases, like heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.
Step 1
Incorporate raw food into your diet gradually. It is important to slowly consume more raw foods each week in order to ease any detoxification effects. Eventually, as you add more and more raw food into your diet, you will be eating 75 percent raw food and begin to enjoy its benefits.
Step 2
Consider purchasing a blender, juicer and dehydrater. Raw food recipes often call for you to use one of these kitchen appliances in order to make certain types of foods without heating them over 116 degrees F.
Step 3
Research raw food recipes. There are a variety of raw food recipes online that can help you learn to make meals out of raw foods, including pasta dishes made by sprouting legumes.
Step 4
Purchase organic materials. It is important for you to buy fresh, organic produce and other materials in order to fully reap the full detoxification benefits of a raw food diet.
Tips and Warnings
- You may want to take calcium, iron or B12 supplements while on the raw food diet in order to receive proper amounts of nutrients.
- It is important to sprout certain types of beans and legumes, as they could be detrimental to your health if eaten raw. Be sure you are receiving your recommended daily caloric intake while on the raw food diet.
Things You'll Need
- Blender
- Dehydrater
- Juicer
- Large containers
- Organic produce
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