As more and more people are becoming concerned with their health, they are considering changing to raw food living. There are so many benefits to living a life eating nothing but organic raw food but most people are not sure how to get started. If you are considering this type of life style then you will want to know what the benefits are so you know exactly what you are getting into.
One of the most substantial benefits you get from going 100% raw is the fact that your body will get much more nutrients out of the food than if it was cooked or processed. You will also find that when you switch to raw food living your body will digest food more efficiently as the raw foods naturally have just the right amount and kinds of enzymes needed to digest that food which helps your digestive tract do its job.
You will find that you do not eat near as much because you are fuller faster and longer. This is due to the fact that you are getting much more nutrients from the raw foods. You will be able to eat less and go longer without having to snack in between meals. Many people tend to overeat when they are on a regular diet because their bodies are deprived of vital nutrients as the cooking and processing of foods destroys the nutrients and natural enzymes and so just don’t have enough in them to keep your body satisfied.
Organic raw food is the best way to go when you start your journey on raw food living. Organic foods are free from chemicals and pesticides and they are just so much healthier for you. When you first start out with raw foods try to keep it simple. Some people try to make some complicated dishes with raw foods and end up getting frustrated which can lead them on the path back to processed foods. There are certain raw foods that are considered to be super foods. This is because they are dense with nutrients and they provide you with high quantities of the nutrients your body needs.
An easy way for you to start your day is with a smoothie made with simple ingredients. Try a basic recipe that you can tailor to your particular tastes as follows:
- 3 tablespoons nut/seed mix (such as LSA – 3 parts linseed, 2 parts sunflower seed and 1 part almonds)
- Grind this first, then take out of the blender and add after the liquids (or keep a batch in the freezer)
- 2 pieces of fruit such as Pineapple and Pear – or equivalent quantities of frozen berries
- 2 cups of green leafy vegetables like Romaine Lettuce or Baby Spinach
- 2 dessertspoons of Lecithen – makes a nice creamy consistency
- 2-3 cups of liquid – almond milk, soy milk or water (or a mixture)
If you like it sweeter – add Stevia Powder – the powder seems to taste much nicer than the liquid for some reason.
You could also add super foods to help you get the right start to your day.
Some of the best super foods are bee pollen, coconut and flax seed oils, spirulina and goji berries. By combining these into a delicious smoothie for your first meal of the day, you will find that you have lots of energy.
Your body is likely to go through a natural detoxing phase when you get started on raw food living. This will help to clean all of the unwanted foods in your body that have not digested properly. Some people prefer to do an all natural cleanse to help get their body ready for taking on organic raw food. This really helps you to get started but it is not necessary.
For the best help in switching to raw food living, check out some of these great books. Each offers great tips and advice to help you get started with the life style that will change your life.
Your Natural Diet: Alive Raw Foods
By T.C. Fry and David Klein
Eating in the Raw: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Slimmer, Feeling Healthier, and Looking Younger the Raw-Food Way
by Carol Alt
12 Steps to Raw Foods
by Victoria Boutenko
Raw Kids: Transitioning Children to a Raw Food Diet
by Cheryl L. Stoycoff
Raw Food Made Easy For 1 or 2 People
by Jennifer Cornbleet
Raw Food Celebrations
by Nomi Shanon and Sheryl Duruz
Feel Good Food Guide To Intuitive Eating
by Susie Miller and Karen Knowler
