Question 1

could somebody be healthy on a raw food diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes but limited: Cooking food was started to disinfect the food even though some vitamins and minerals may suffer degradation.

Question 2

how can i loose weight on a raw food diet?

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Just by eating: a raw diet composed mainly of veggies with some fruits  and protein sources - there is a good chance of shedding weight.

Question 3

is it possible to lose weight on a raw food diet?

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Yes: Raw food diet is very effective in treating hypertension, heart disease, high cholesterol and reducing your risk for many cancers. As long as you avoid processed starch and sugar which is not a part of raw food diet and eat plenty of proteins from plants  you should be able to reach a low weight and significantly improve your health.

Question 4

please tell me how long it takes for to lose weight on a raw food diet?

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Wrong Direction: Loss of weight has nothing to do with raw or cooked foods.  It is only a matter of the amount of calories you intake in a day.  Cooking food was started to disinfect the food even though some vitamins and minerals may suffer degradation.

Question 5

can you tell me if i am likely to lose too much weight on a raw food diet?

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Depends: Depends what you eat. Nuts are high in calories and if you eat plenty of them you may not lose weight.  But raw foodists, along with vegans, need to make sure they’re getting enough vitamin b12, calcium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, most of which are found naturally in animal products.

Question 6

can you tell me if on a raw food diet and can't loose weight! please help!?

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Diet and wt loss: Avoid starch; eat only egg white and fish for protein; avoid bread, nuts, pasta, pizza; eat apple, pear, apricot, peach, asparagus, broccoli, oatmeal; walk twice daily; for breakfast, eat only egg white and oatmeal; and exercise in morning;

Question 7

any good way to start a raw food diet?

Accepted Answer

Careful Selections: Cooking was first used to disinfect the food. Some raw foods are ok without cooking.

Question 8

what are the disadvantages of a raw food diet?

Accepted Answer

Digestion: Raw food can be more difficult to digest than cooked food.  Par-boiled vegetables can save much of the nutrition and help the digestive process along if needed.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

how do i know exactly what is a raw food diet?

Accepted Answer

No cooked foods: Cooking was first used to disinfect the food. Some raw foods are ok without cooking.

Question 10

will going on a raw food diet help my allergies?

Accepted Answer

No: It has no impact on your allergies.

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