Category — Mainstream Raw Food Diet

I’ve received a lot of emails concerning my critique of that ridiculously unhealthy raw vegan bread recipe. Most people want to know how to make a raw bread that is not only tasty, but healthy as well. My reply? I don’t think you want it. If you’re looking for a way to make tasty bread using raw [...]

Excuse my crudeness, but most raw food diets suck. Why? Because most raw food diets include recipes like this one: Raw Gluten Free Almond Bread 4 1/2 cups packed almond pulp 1 1/4 cups olive oil 1/2 cup flax seeds 2 tsp Celtic sea salt Now, I have no problem with people who eat and [...]

Yet another raw food trend that I just don’t understand: stevia. It’s ridiculously sweet with a horrible bitter aftertaste. Wait, you actually like stevia? What’s wrong with you?! Just kidding. But this does bring up an important question… While I may not like stevia, does this no-calorie, super sweet herb have a place in a healthy raw [...]

This may be hard to believe, but on a raw food diet, you should never be thirsty during or after a meal. As I explained last week, a healthy raw food diet is full of water-rich produce and, therefore, is very hydrating. What’s that? The raw foods you eat make you thirsty? Here’s what you’re probably [...]

Warning signs? But how can eating raw foods possibly be unhealthy?! You may be surprised to learn how easy it is to go raw the wrong way. In fact, it’s no secret that most raw foodists are eating a diet that isn’t healthy. Do you fall into this category? Let’s find out… Here are 5 [...]