Raw Food Diet Superfood Part 2 – Quinoa
Quinoa has been enjoyed in its home country of South America for over 3000 years. It is still grown mainly in Bolivia and Ecuador although farmers in the southern states of the USA are now growing quinoa as it becomes more and more popular. In the UK it is now available in some of the major supermarkets as well as the larger health food stores.
4 Different Versions Of A Raw Food Diet
There are at least 4 different versions of a raw food diet. Where you come in these groups of people is dependent on your motivation for going on this type of restrictive diet. For some it is a matter of conscience that they do not eat meat. For other the motivation will be to lose weight or simply to improve health.
The Raw Food Diet and Hydration
One piece of advice that nearly every weight loss diet advocates is to drink plenty of water. This is usually correct but in the case of your raw food diet you could find that you do not need to do this. There are a number of simple reasons for this.
Why The Raw Food Diet Is Good For You
The opposite of raw food is cooked food. Cooked food has had many of the vital nutrients taken out it during the cooking process. Raw food has all the good bits left in along with all the vitamins and nutritious bits left in.
Raw Food Diet Problems
There are many problems associated with dieting. Raw food diet problems are no different. First of all, you have the problem that you are trying to change your diet and your body might be screaming for junk food or at least the food you are used to eating.
The Main Raw Food Diet Problem
Eating a raw food diet – how much is enough?
There are 3 main types of raw food dieters. There are those who like me want to eat healthily and know that by increasing the amount of raw food that they consume they will help their health. I generally eat between 60 and 70% of my food raw.
