If you are considering a raw food detox diet to achieve optimal health and weight loss you probably have a few questions. Here are some of the most common questions I’ve gotten.
What is a raw food diet?
A raw food diet is a diet rich in unprocessed, natural plant-based foods that are not cooked above 116°F (46°C). Here’s are the categories of raw foods:
- Fresh and dried fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Sprouts
- Non-roasted nuts, nut butters, and seeds
- Sprouted, unprocessed, uncooked grains and beans
- Uncooked seaweed
What is a raw food detox diet?
A raw food detox diet is a diet of 100% raw foods which is followed to cleanse the body of harmful toxins. A detox diet is a great way for your body to return to its natural state of health therefore relieving many symptoms of ill health such as excess weight, acne, low-energy, constipation, and allergies.
Can anyone follow a raw food detox diet?
No. If you are elderly, are pregnant or nursing, are anemic, are a young child, have a serious disease, are chronically ill, or are addicted to drugs or alcohol you should not follow any detox diet. Everyone else can follow a raw food detox diet.
Are there any side effects?
There may be a few mild side effects. The good news though is that the side effects usually mean that the detox is working effectively. You may experience mild headaches, cravings, or nausea. These side effects will usually go away within a few days.
How long should I stay on a raw foods detox diet?
The answer to this question depends on the results that you are looking for. If you are in fairly good health to begin with then a detox diet from a few days to a week will dramatically improve your health. If you have a lot of weight to lose, consider following a 100% raw food diet until you reach your ideal weight. In both cases though, if you follow a raw food diet for a while only to immediately return to a poor diet of processed foods, then you will undo all the good of the detox diet. Consider a raw foods diet as a more permanent answer to optimum health. As a long term approach, try to comprise your diet of 70 to 100% raw foods after your initial detox diet.
