The raw food lifestyle can be difficult to grasp at first (and I admit, in the beginning I was a little confused myself). So let’s clear things up – since I don’t want anyone thinking they can eat sashimi, that’s raw ”fish” guys…

What exactly IS raw food? Raw food is food that has never been heated over 118 degrees Fahrenheit (42 degrees Celsius); preserving the enzymes and nutrients in its natural state. As soon as a food is cooked or has added chemicals, the vitamins, nutrients, enzymes, and other healthy compounds start to change or become destroyed.

SO what DOES a raw foodist eat? They eat fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds, nuts, and soaked or sprouted grains. You’d be surprised at the vast amount of recipes that can be created using just the mentioned foods… Cakes, soups, smoothies, crackers, dressings, “pasta,” “burgers,” etc.