A third of American adults eat fast food daily, putting them at risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and a whole host of other problems. Making raw versions of your favorite fast food is an easy way to enjoy treats without the excess calories, fat, sugar or salt. Whether you follow a raw food lifestyle…
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Why is the Raw Food Diet Ideal for Seniors?
Across the globe, our population is aging, and obesity in those aged 65 and above is increasing, bringing new burdens of ill health related to poor diet and inactivity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over a third of Americans are obese, with associated health problems imposing substantial economic and personal impacts…
Top 10 Raw Food Kitchen Essentials
The raw food diet is based on the idea that cooking food destroys the enzymes and nutrients within it and thus makes it less nutritious. A raw food diet is typically based on fruits, vegetables, nuts and some grains. Since raw food still need to be prepared, someone following the raw food diet…
Tips For Eating Out On The Raw Diet
Eating out on a raw food diet is one of the most common challenges raw foodists face. Most restaurants are built around cooking — literally. But with a bit of strategy, you can eat out regularly without compromising your diet or feeling like the difficult guest at the table. Here’s how. Choose the Right Restaurants…
5 Advantages of a Raw Food Lifestyle
Across the United States, people are turning to the raw food lifestyle as a way to approach better health and wellbeing. And when you consider the statistics, you can’t blame them. With more than 3 out of 5 adults considered overweight and nearly 1 out of 5 experiencing issues with mood disorders, finding the right…
7 Time Saving Tips for Eating Raw
Let’s face it: eating foods in their natural state isn’t always quick. Depending on which raw items and ingredients you love most, you can actually spend quite a bit of time in the kitchen preparing your snacks and meals. That can make this way of eating sometimes difficult. Especially in this day and age, where…