Article: The Draw of Raw: Raw-foodists believe that diet works miracles; dietitian calls it deficient

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The Draw of Raw: Raw-foodists believe that diet works miracles;

dietitian calls it deficient

 

By Michael Hastings, Journal Food Editor

October 21, 2009

 

Before fire, there was only raw food.

 

In recent years, a number of Americans have embraced this diet.

 

A diet of raw foods, sometimes called living foods, involves eating

whole, unprocessed raw foods. Most raw foodists are vegans, but some

may eat meat, fish or dairy products.

 

Some may even eat a little cooked food, but most strive to get three-

quarters of their food raw.

 

The diet is environmentally friendly because the produce is typically

organic. It's also energy efficient, because it doesn't require stoves

or ovens. But the main benefits are health and well-being.

 

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