You have heard that a raw food diet is very good for you in terms of health and weight loss. Now you need to find recipes to help you get started. You will find some interesting raw food ideas on this page so don't go away.
Let us begin by examining what a raw food diet comprises. It is a diet that includes uncooked and unprocessed plant foods; all fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains, beans, nuts, sprouts, dried fruit and seaweed.
If you are wondering why you cannot cook the food before eating it, the answer lies in the fact that food cooked at 116 degrees Fahrenheit or more, destroys the nutritional value of the food as well as the enzymes that help us digest and absorb food.
The benefits from sticking to raw food recipes include: reduced risk of heart problems; weight loss, improved appearance of the skin; increased energy and better digestion.
Cooking techniques for raw food recipes involve sprouting seeds and grains; blending and juicing, and soaking nuts. You will need the following equipment in your kitchen to prepare your raw food recipes.
* A dehydrator to cook food at temperatures lower than 116 degrees Fahrenheit.
* A juice extractor to juice your fruit and vegetables.
* A combination food processor, blender and chopper.
* General containers for your sprouts, beans, seeds and grains.
A good example of a raw recipe would be this refreshing "soup" as the recipe owner terms it. You have to blend together all the ingredients in their raw form to make the soup. Add cantaloupe, carrot, soaked almonds, grated ginger, coconut milk; lemon juice and a little honey. Garnish with mint leaves and enjoy!
The internet is full of recipes that you can try out. You will find recipes for appetizers, starters, breads, cereals, crackers, side dishes, entrees, soups and salads, juices and smoothies and so much more.
