Raw food diet
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Be aware: this is only the goal of this diet, not necessarily its outcome. Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any other) diet.
This diet is meant, according to its creators, to make you eat healthier. The idea behind it is that heating food destroys certain nutrients.
On the homepage you can compare the raw food diet with other diets.
Raw food here means that it has not been prepared (for instance cooked or fried), but also that it is organic and unprocessed.
If you follow this diet, you mainly eat raw fruits, raw vegetables and raw grains. The diet could therefore be suitable for vegetarians and vegans. However, raw meat and raw fish is allowed.
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Some people that decide to follow this diet stick to 100% raw food, but eating like this part-time is also an option.
It is always important that you consume all the right nutrients. Some people that follow the raw food diet try to accomplish this by taking supplements. It is recommended to seek advice from a doctor, dietician or other professional if you want to start this diet.
This diet is not suitable for everyone (for example, it is not suitable for children, pregnant women, elderly people, people with a weak immune system or (chronically) ill people). Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this diet.
Raw food can also cause food poisoning. Cooking or frying usually kills germs, for example. Therefore, it is advised to wash your food thoroughly and avoid eating certain types of food raw (e.g. some types of meat). Do consult a doctor, dietician or other professional about this.
The book 'Raw and healthy' was written by Judita Wignall.
This page has been checked, and warnings have been added by, Jolande, dietician. Read more here.
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You don't have to exercise with this diet
Perhaps the warning says it all: Be aware! This diet is not suitable for everyone (for example, it is not suitable for children, pregnant women, elderly people, people with a weak immune system or (chronically) ill people). In addition, eating raw can cause food poisoning. Normally, you kill germs by boiling or baking, for example. Only plus I see is eating a generous portion of vegetables and fruit.
With the professional help of a dietitian it should be easier to reach your goals. Please contact a dietician in your area or talk to a doctor before starting any diet.
Please take note that most diets do not have a scientific basis.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting a diet, especially if you have a chronic condition like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung disease or kidney disease.
If you think you might have an eating disorder (like anorexia or bulimia), it is important to look for professional help. Contact your (house) doctor or find help elsewhere. Here you can find a list of several websites that can provide (online) help. These sites also provide information for people that know someone with an eating disorder.