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The raw food diet has its origins in the late 19th century, but has become increasingly popular in recent decades. People who follow the raw food diet don’t eat anything that has been cooked, overly processed, microwaved, irradiated, genetically engineered or exposed to pesticides or herbicides. Their reasons for eating raw range from weight loss to improved health and being environmentally friendly.<ref name="rf1">http://health.usnews.com/best-diet/raw-food-diet</ref> Although raw foods falls within accepted ranges for most nutrients, you may want to make sure you’re getting enough protein to maintain your well-being. You can do this by eating a variety of protein-rich plant and animal foods as well as considering your dietary needs. | The raw food diet has its origins in the late 19th century, but has become increasingly popular in recent decades. People who follow the raw food diet don’t eat anything that has been cooked, overly processed, microwaved, irradiated, genetically engineered or exposed to pesticides or herbicides. Their reasons for eating raw range from weight loss to improved health and being environmentally friendly.<ref name="rf1">http://health.usnews.com/best-diet/raw-food-diet</ref> Although raw foods falls within accepted ranges for most nutrients, you may want to make sure you’re getting enough protein to maintain your well-being. You can do this by eating a variety of protein-rich plant and animal foods as well as considering your dietary needs. | ||
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#*Try having a smoothie for breakfast with an avocado, some fresh berries, a handful of spinach or kale, and some spirulina. You can mix this with either fresh pressed juice or ice. For lunch, have a big mixed salad with foods like watercress, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, some pumpkin seeds and almonds. You can have sashimi for dinner with a cold soup such as gazpacho. If you don’t eat meat or dairy, have some peanut butter and a selection of cut fruits and vegetables. | #*Try having a smoothie for breakfast with an avocado, some fresh berries, a handful of spinach or kale, and some spirulina. You can mix this with either fresh pressed juice or ice. For lunch, have a big mixed salad with foods like watercress, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, some pumpkin seeds and almonds. You can have sashimi for dinner with a cold soup such as gazpacho. If you don’t eat meat or dairy, have some peanut butter and a selection of cut fruits and vegetables. | ||
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