If you’re a food lover like me, chances are you’ve stayed away from the whole raw food movement. After all, what could replace the flavorful aroma of a simmering pot of chicken soup on the stove or the tangy spiced tomatoes in a homemade marinara sauce? But what if you could enjoy the best of both worlds—cooked and raw? I’ve found it’s very easy to do by following a simple mantra: everything in moderation.
Technically raw food is unprocessed, uncooked, plant based foods such as dried and fresh fruits, veggies, sprouts, nuts, grains and seeds. Some of these can be slightly cooked as long as they’re not heated over 116 degrees F.
Why bother eating raw? What’s in it for you?
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3/19/09
5 Reasons to Eat Raw Foods
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