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When it comes to a raw food diet, there are a lot of misconceptions about it . It sounds like such a radical departure from the average person’s intake of food, that people make some crazy assumptions about what it means to eat raw. Here are some of the reactions you’re likely to come across, and some information to counter that well-intentioned ignorance with.
“Nothing but raw foods? That must cost you a fortune!”
This is likely the reaction you’re going to hear the most . There is this conception in our culture that you can eat for very little money, as long as your diet consists of nothing but foods with the words “nuggets” or “super sized” in them somewhere. And for the average sort who wants something a little healthier, you can throw a few of those expensive veggies on the side of the plate. Eating nothing but veggies must be expensive .
Alas, the sum of it’s parsley is much more than the raw food diet . Veggies and fruits alone do not a raw meal make and while fresh foods to tend to cost a little more than the canned and pre-cooked alternatives, it will really be lower if you go with bulk produce, or about the same if you prefer higher end fresh food items. Oh, and don’t forget to take into account the extra energy costs of running an oven!
”All the prep work? Where do you find the time?”
Ano This is another common myth which most people hear . We are all so busy in our daily lives, that the idea of spending even one extra moment of our precious free time in the kitchen is abhorrent.
But when you stop to really think about it, how would a raw diet possibly mean more work in the kitchen? If you’re not cooking anything, you have just dropped a very large step out of the preparation time of every single meal. The occasional blending and dehydration times will never compare to the cooking time on the stovetop or in the oven.
“That’s fine for the short term, but you know you aren’t getting all the nutrients you need, right? I mean, do you know about protein?”
It’s astonishing how many people, who know so little about good nutrition, will tell you so much about the unavoidable benefits of meat protein. Surely, a raw food diet will short-change you on a lot, right? Well, yes. A raw food diet means you will have a deficit of carcinogenic charring, fattening frying oils, and all the rich and varied sugars available in almost every single processed food item.
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By Sally from Mackay, July 6, 2011 @ 2:10 pm
Great information about Raw Food. I have learn many thing about raw. Great.
By Alexander G NSW, July 6, 2011 @ 2:13 pm
I have read this article just now and I have bookmark it. Cna you please explain more about raw food?