Category — Calories

*The following is an article that I originally published in 2009. If you’re struggling to stay raw—even if you’ve been on the raw food path for years—keep reading…* Are you new to the raw food diet and finding it hard to maintain? Do you feel like a raw food newbie, surrounded by thriving veteran raw [...]

The following article was originally published during the summer of 2009. Unfortunately, too many people (raw gurus included) are still struggling with maintaining a 100% raw food diet. If that includes you, keep reading… I have spent a good amount of my time on raw food forums over the past couple of years. It is [...]

Spirulina, bee pollen, and hemp protein powder are just some of the “superfoods” heavily marketed to raw foodists and other health conscious folk. These foods are promoted for their superior nutritional content, being good sources of various vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidant and protein-rich. But as I show here, these products are not [...]

Folate is absolutely essential for good health. It’s a B vitamin (B9, to be exact) that’s necessary for red blood cell production, as well as DNA and RNA production and proper brain functioning. According to the RDA, the average adult needs about 400 micrograms of folate everyday. And if you’re a pregnant or lactating female, you need an [...]

* Feature Article: Yes, Raw Foodists Should Count Calories * Your Questions Answered: Healthy Raw Foods for Endurance Activities Yes, Raw Foodists Should Count Calories Last week I talked about how all calories are NOT created equal.  And while many of us (to those of you who posted, thanks for the great comments!) have experienced [...]