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Last updated: 12/30/2010

Raw Food Diet Meal Plans Are Easier Than You Think!

There's been a lot in the media recently about raw food diet meal plans. Why?

Well, it seems these days we're seeing more and more instances of a variety of autoimmune disorders - things like MS, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and a host of others seem to be on the rise. While some say that it's merely due to better diagnostic tools, many are convinced that it's environmental factors like pollution and the foods we eat that are leading to more people being hit by these maladies. In response to this, many people feel that a raw diet - one that shuns processed foods, refined sugars, high fructose corn syrup and other additives - is the key to good health. People who have made the switch to a raw diet claim to feel healthier, have more energy, to have healthier skin and hair. It's also a natural way to help maintain a healthy weight.

But how does one go about planning out a raw food diet meal plan and what kind of foods should it include? This lens hopes to answer those questions. Or if you're ready to get started, check out Raw Food Detox NOW!

What Foods are Included on a Raw Food Diet Meal Plan?

Raw food diet meal planAn important point to remember here is that a raw food diet meal plan is not necessarily made up solely of raw foods. The goal of the diet is for you to eat foods in as close to their whole, natural state as possible. That means either eating them as they are, or using boiling or steaming to prepare them. In every instance, you want to avoid foods that are highly processed. So, if you want to eat rice, as an example, go with brown rice as opposed to white rice. For sweeteners, use natural products in place of processed white sugar.

In terms of what food you'll want to eat, here's just a partial list of foods that are okay to eat on this diet: whole grain cereals, legumes, fermented soy products, fruits, vegetables, sea vegetables - like seaweed, brown rice, soba noodles, all types of beans, and tofu.

You may have noticed a lack of meats listed; this is deliberate. Generally speaking, a raw diet does not include meats; although some people do include fish and other seafood.

Additionally, you should stay away from beverages that are processed or contain caffeine, such as soda or coffee. Instead, teas, infusions and lots of water are the best drinks.

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Preparing a Raw Food Meal

Raw Food Diet Meal PlanThere are a few things to keep in mind when preparing meals for a raw food diet meal plan. First of all, keep your portions small, and chew your food well. This is important for aiding your digestion, as raw fruits and vegetable have a lot of fiber to be broken down.

When looking to determine what sort of portions you want for your meal, here's a rough outline: about half of your meal should consist of whole grains, and that includes brown rice. Next, you'll want about a third of the meal to be vegetables. Beyond that, some beans and legumes can be about ten percent, and then five percent for some kind of soup. To round things out, toss in some nuts, fish, juices and seasoning as you see fit. You want to avoid red meat as much as possible. If you want to eat meat occasionally, at least aim to buy local and organic, and thus avoid those with chemicals. In fact, when it comes to all of your foods, try to get only local produce.

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Raw Food Diet Meal Plans - It's all in the Blend!

As you may have seen mentioned in the video above, a heavy duty blender is an important part of the raw food diet. There's so much you can do with it - puree green vegetables into a smooth and refreshing drink or soup, or make a delicious smoothie with frozen fruits and juice for breakfast. For even more health benefits, you can add berries and green leafy vegetables for a 'green smoothie' - full of vitamins and antioxidants. Or, try making soups by blending 2 or 3 raw vegetables with your favorite herbs and seasonings - add a little water and little avocado for healthy fat, and eat cold or gently warm on the stove top. Having a good blender really opens up your options.

The Vita-Mix 1363 CIA Professional Counter-top Blender with 2+ HP Motor is a professional style blender than makes quick work of any thing you put in there - even apple or berry seeds will be blended smooth. It allows you to make delicious homemade dips, soups, sauces, appetizers, salsas, dressings, desserts, beverages, smoothies, sorbets, ice cream - all from raw foods.

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