You’ve heard about the raw foods diet and you may be wondering: “Is this just another crazy, half-baked diet fad?” Actually, the first humans on earth consumed a raw foods diet. Only with the discovery of how to create fire did hum ans begin cooking their food. The raw foods diet may seem extreme, but in this article, you’ll learn that it’s one of the simplest diets you can eat. Meals take 10 minutes or less to prepare, with less mess and clean - up than traditional cooking methods.
Another common aspect of the raw foods diet is its longevity in people’s lives. Fad diets promise quick weight loss, usually with disappointing results. A fad diet may encourage you to cut calories or eat a few foods exclusively for a few weeks. Not so with the raw foods diet. You won’t feel hungry because you can eat as much as you want. At the same time, you’ll slowly lose weight because you’re eating foods that are naturally low in calories and high in nutrients. You’ll also eat a diet with more variety than you’ve ever eaten before. Foods are delicious and full of flavor. Most people who try the raw foods diet love it so much that they continue it—for life.
The raw foods diet is a way of living, rather than a temporary diet. If this sounds like what you’ve been searching for, read on to learn more about the raw foods way of life.
Benefits
You probably already know that you should be eating more fruits and vegetables for health and weight maintenance. But when you eat most of those foods raw, you’ll see even better results, such as:
1-Weight loss : One of the most immediate benefits of the raw foods diet is steady, consistent weight loss that stays off for life. In a German study of 513 participants, the average weight loss for men on a raw foods diet was 22 pounds, while women averaged a weight loss of 25 pounds. A U.S. study found that not only do raw foods enthusiasts weigh less, but their Body Mass Index (BMI) remains at healthy levels and they consume fewer calories than most Americans. The average calorie intake for participants in this study was around 1,900 per day. Most of the men had a BMI of 14 percent, while women had a BMI of 24 percent. The men in the control group had a BMI of 21, while women in the control group had a BMI of 34 percent, well above the
recommended range of 18.5 to 24.9 percent.
2-Overall health :Although few studies have documented the long-term changes people feel in health, many raw foods dieters have noticed increased feelings of energy, vitality and focus as they switch to a raw foods diet. Allergy sufferers’ symptoms improve because they’re not eating those foods most likely to cause allergies. Your skin’s appearance will also improve—acne subsides and wrinkles seem less pronounced. You may also notice that your eyes seem brighter.
3-Reduced risk of chronic disease : Numerous studies have found that a plant-based diet can reduce your risk of many chronic diseases. New studies confirm that eating more raw plant foods provides even more benefits. For example, a U.S. study followed 20 wo men suffering from fibromyalgia for seven months. Fifteen of the participants noticed a 46 percent reduction in severity of symptoms after switching to a raw food diet. After seven months, these participants had health scores similar to women without fibromyalgia.
Other studies have confirmed that a plant- based, raw foods diet can dramatically reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and even prevent cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
