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Saturday, October 31, 2009

3 Raw Vegan Diet Misconceptions

By Alistair Bedingford

There are some common beliefs about a raw vegan diet that are actually myths. In the proceeding article I plan to debunk three of the more common myths in hopes that more people will be encouraged to experience a raw food diet.

Myth #1 - Raw food means always eating cold meals

Many people think that if you are on a raw diet you are eating cold food. Guess what? Food is considered "Raw" until it reaches a temperature of approximately 115F. This is the temperature in which the enzymes found in raw food are killed.

There are different methods of heating raw food. One of the more popular is called a raw food dehydrator. This device not only dehydrates food but also has the capability to heat food such that it stays lower than the 115F level.

Myth #2 - A raw diet means that I can never eat out or at a friend?s place

Some people believe that a raw vegan diet relegates you to the equivalent of being a social hermit. This is simply not true. To get the health benefits of a raw food diet you only need to eat raw at least 75% of the time. You can enjoy a cooked meal with friends then invite them to your place to enjoy delicious and healthy raw food.

The other reason that eating raw does not mean you are stuck eating at home is that raw food cuisine is growing in popularity and new raw restaurants are opening in many cities every day. Most new Whole Foods Markets have a raw section with lots of tasty meals.

Myth #3 - Eating raw is too expensive

The main reason this is a myth is because when you are a raw vegan you are eating veggies and by in large veggies are cheaper than meat.

Another great reason that eating raw doesn't have to break the bank is because raw food fills you up more than cooked food does. It has more fiber in it, which causes you eat less and if you are eating less you are spending less.

A raw food diet means eating with friends, the option of hot meals, and potentially saving money - 17274

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