Article: Dietitian extolls virtues of an uncooked diet

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Dietitian extolls virtues of an uncooked diet

 

By Sara Anne Corrigan (Contact)

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

 

It is easy to eat raw (food), " says Evansville dietitian, Linda Ruff,

" it's just not easy to give up cooked.

 

When you think about it, most people eat raw food all the time without

really thinking about it: Leafy salad greens, fresh fruits, vegetables

like carrots, cucumbers, peppers, celery, radishes, broccoli,

cauliflower and tomatoes and even raw nuts and seeds count as familiar

foods.

 

But giving up cooked food eliminates a lot more that most people are

quite attached to: Meat, poultry and fish, for sure, but also our

beloved breads, familiar hot cereals and grain products (sprouts are

OK), dairy and eggs in addition to traditionally cooked-before-

consuming root vegetables like potatoes.

 

 

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http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/apr/15/raw-food/