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The organoleptic properties of foods (taste, smell, appearance) are profoundly altered by cooking. But cooking also affect the nutrient profile of foods that we put on our table.
Just think that many vitamins and minerals are sensitive to high temperatures.

Cooking also means losing the precious water contained in foods and sometimes develop substances harmful to the body. Conversely, raw foods help maintain a healthy weight, as they require a longer chewing (which leads to eating smaller quantities of food), have a more pronounced flavor (which fosters a sense of satiety) and contain important nutrients that revive metabolism.

Rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes and trace elements that are lost in varying degrees with the cooking, raw foods are more digestible and easiest to prepare.

The "raw food diet weight loss" assumes that often we tend to eat too much because the body does not assimilate the nutrients.

If the intestinal villi, through which we absorb the nutrients, are occluded by the waste products of food that we are not able to use, our body is not properly fed, so, it constantly sends signals to eating yet to receive nutrients they need. Consequently, we are malnourished even if we eat too much.
Often we do not eat for a real demand of nutrients, we simply eat because our body is dependent on certain foods. True hunger is a demand for nutrients by the body.

The "raw food diet weight loss" allows you to clean up the intestinal villi, so, the body begins to absorb nutrients and, automatically, it requires less food.
When your body will be nourished with everything you need for optimal health you will feel satisfied.

A balanced "raw food diet weight loss" consists of fruit by 75-80%, 10-20% of vegetables (most important are those leafy green), and a 5% nuts and seeds.

Not all people who follow this type of diet choose to be vegetarians at 100% and sometimes they introduce certain amount of organic raw meat, raw milk or dairy goats and raw eggs.

I suggest you to increase the amount of raw foods in your diet gradually to avoid clansing reaction such as headaches, dermatitis, gas, etc...Just eat as much raw food as you feel confortable doing. At the same time, cut back on foods such as white sugar, fried foods, salty condiments, alcohol, chocolate and coffee.
Not let calorie intake drop too low; includes nuts, seeds and legumes for their content of proteins, vitamins and minerals.

To lose weight, you will have the best result if at last 20% of your calories comes from proteins. Legumes immediately will boost your intake of proteins.
Spirulina, Chlorella and wild blue green Micro Algae are the richest whole food sources of protein; they are also good cleanser and purifiers because of their chlorophyll content.Three grams (one teaspoon) of powdered spirulina or chlorella is equivalent to 36 grams beef.

Within your "raw food diet weight loss" you can easily calculate your specific recommended protein intake; simply divide your weight on pounds by 2,2 to obtain your weight in kg.Then multiply the weignt in kg. by 0,8 g. of protein per kg. body weight.
Naturally you have also to eliminate oils and sugars since they lack proteins but they are plenty of calories.

Also control your intake of carbohydrates since you require a minimum of 130 grams of carbohydrates every day.
Vegetables and fruits contain carbohydrates essential for your brain with blend of starches and fibers.

When you increase your daily intake of fiber from raw plants food, the friendly flora in your intestine grows, supporting your immune system.
Additionally, the great supply of antioxidants from raw foods, blocks free radical damage.

During your "raw food diet weight loss", I recommend you to take a daily supplement that includes at last 10 mcg of vitamin B12, essential for the normal development of red blood cells.

Regarding calcium, the best dietary source of this mineral are many green veggies. Green vegetables, beans, tofu, sesame seeds, and even oranges contain lots of usable calcium; so, you can get your recommended intake of 1000 mg at day of calcium easily from your raw diet.
For example, simply eat 3 oranges, 8 figs , 1/2 cup of almonds and 8 cups of green salad.

An example of meals within the "Raw Food Diet Weight Loss" are the following:

Breakfast:

juices and fruits are perfect since they are high in nutrients, low in calories and easy to digest.
You can juice carrots, apples, celery, cabbage, broccoli banana,pears, grapefruits, lemon etc...; simply follow your personal taste and fantasy. Always add 1/2 cup of alkaline water.You can also add 2 tablespoons of green powder supplements to increase your protein intake.

Altenatively, if you like the flavor of milk, you can make a beverage based on raw almonds.Simply mix 1/2 cup of raw almonds soaked for 12 hours and rinsed, with two cups of alkaline water, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract and two dates. Mix in a blender and process until smooth.
An hour after your juice, eat a fruit of your choice.

Lunch:

You can make endless salads from a variety vegetables. Add some pumpkin seeds or hemp seeds and you've got a meal.
Alternatively, you might want to bring a big salad with some flax crackers and carrot pate'. Mix in a blender 5 carrots 2 cups almonds, soaked 12-48 hours, 1/4 cup carrot or other fresh juice, 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions, some lemon juice, salt to taste.
Foods Alive flax crackers are a healthy and delicious snack. They are high fiber, gluten free and have Omega 3. Made from golden flax seeds, they are good with dips, soups, and are great just to munch on. They come in many delicious flavors including onion/garlic.This lunch can be very filling and satisfying.

Dinner:

julienne carrots with a sauce of avocado, wheat germ and sunflower sprouts, cabbage and onion salad with 3-4 nuts, tomatoes and basil.

To learn more about Raw food recipes, I suggest you a small investement in "Raw Food/Real World: 100 Recipes to Get the Glow ", by Matthew Kenney Sarma Melngailis.


In this lushly photographed book, Kenney and Melngailis show that preparing and eating raw does not mean bland, unsatisfying, or impossibly time-consuming meals. Using dehydrating, Vita-Mix blending, a nuanced understanding of spices, and unprecedented creativity, they explore a whole new outlook on raw food that transfers beautifully and easily from their kitchen to yours. And you'll immediately begin to reap the benefits of healthful, delicious, life-giving raw food, within your "Raw Food Diet weight loss".

Remember: two weeks on a raw diet, make a person loose weight but also look years younger, with firmer skin, softer facial lines and skin, eyes and hair that glow.

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