Comments on: Attack on the Raw Food Diet?

By: Prana Yoga

Prana Yoga — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:47:20 +0000

Totally agree with what you are saying. Can I add this to my blog with references. I’ve stopped meat and diary on and off for years.
I’m three weeks into 80/90% raw food diet. Feel great, my skin I’d clear, my energy is consistent I’m happy. Many people don’t understand. My next blog is about thexreactions of others. I think it scares some people. It makes people question themselves and can leave them feeling threatened. Such a shame when people could be free from many illnesses. I teach yoga and it is no different when some people come to class and freak out.
All you can do is be open and there for people if they ever feel ready to change.

By: Vegandynamics

Vegandynamics — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:59:53 +0000

I am impressed with your thoughts and intrigued with this notion of a raw food diet. I have been practicing the vegan diet and lifestyle with earnest since Christmas 09. I’ve lost 50 pounds and am certain I should/can lose another 50 pounds. Over the past 4 weeks, I’ve been stuck at my current weight. As a result, I’m questioning my eating patterns; I know there is a “next” step in my evolution. Perhaps it is to embrace the raw food way of living.

I am curious about meal plans…I feel I need a template; or, perhaps better stated, to know what the “best practices” are relative to this way of living.

By the way, I spoke with a personal trainer last night. When I told her I was vegan, I thought she was going to fall out of her chair. And then she asked me the protein question; I knew then that she knows very little about food. And when she mentioned that whey was a healthy, vital source of protein, I almost fell out of my chair.

Thank you for your insight. I will be coming back to you often.

By: Raw Food Diet

Raw Food Diet — Mon, 24 May 2010 04:45:01 +0000

Hi Zoe, great to hear of your progress and experiences. Sure thing, often the weight may not change for some time, depending on what you’ve done in the past, your activity level and many other factors. No worries though, eventually your body will find its optimal weight and adjust if you follow the raw food diet. Thanks for sharing and let us know how you’re progressing and if we can help! Mark

By: Raw Food Diet

Raw Food Diet — Mon, 24 May 2010 04:40:46 +0000

Sure thing, the first place I’d recommend starting is to research as much as you can. Learn as much as you can. Some of the books on our site hear would be a good start, especially the Live Food Factor. You can start by adding more fresh fruits and veggies into your diet, and increase the percentage regularly getting higher until the level you’re comfortable with. Having a few favorite raw meals you can make quickly and easily is also important and helps alot when transitioning. Let me know how I can help you! Mark

By: zoe

zoe — Sun, 23 May 2010 02:35:16 +0000

I’ve just started the 100% raw food diet for about 2 weeks n it’s suprising simple n delicious…..i eat only fresh fruit n veggies n i don feel so irritated anymore although still a little…The weird thing is that my weight didn change but my face looks more thinner

By: willa Mae Cooper

willa Mae Cooper — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:27:28 +0000

Hi Mark I’m interested in the raw food diet, but I don’t know
how or where to start.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:16:47 +0000

This site is full of great material! Am looking to changing to a vegan lifestyle, with hopes of going 100% raw in the near future. It is so hard when there is no support in the household, but I am determined this time. At 47 years, I ain’t getting any younger and it shows horribly.

When I get back home from a brief trip I am beginning with adding breakfast and lunch raw, then dinner with my husband. But hope to move into vegan dinners, though cooked, within the week.

I will be visiting your site often as I transform myself.

By: az

az — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:12:42 +0000

This is my first time to your site, and of course the first blog I’ve read. I like it.

Re: Michelle – not being full vegan or raw myself I have not the experience to really give any advice except to restate what I’ve read.

It seems common that people struggle to get enough calories from just fruit and veg without including a lot of high fat foods (which would not be a good thing even if they’re healthy fats), ie. my usual daily spread includes a melon or 2, 6+ bananas in a smoothie with a punnet of strawbs and half a lettuce, a handful of other fruits (before some cooked food and veg for dinner +snacks). Really hard to reach the 2000+ calories I need even when I’m not active…

Bottom line – I agree that it’s important if she’s feeling great! If anything were missing she’d start feeling tired, groggy, moody, sick etc. Good on her, and good on you for looking out for her.

By: Raw Food Weight Loss

Raw Food Weight Loss — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:47:17 +0000

Thanks for your comment Michelle. Not knowing your daughter's situation, background or diet, it's hard to make a suggestion, although this I can say. Losing weight at the beginning when switching to a raw diet is common. It is the body detoxing and shedding accumulated toxins. Over time, your body will start to normalize to its optimal weight by itself. Sometimes this is quick, sometimes it's longer... it all depends on your body, your diet and many other factors. It's very hard to tell. You don't need to eat more or change anything, it's a normal part of the process. I went through the same situation when I first switched. I lost a great deal of weight and it took a few years to normalize without doing anything different, meaning no change in diet, and my weight did normalize by itself. Protein is not an issue, many fruits and vegetables have an abundance of protein (source). Most Americans eat too much protein and it's a problem. And the protein found in animal products, and that are heated, are very hard to assimilate and most of that protein is wasted. See www.theproteinmyth.com. How she feels is a good indication of her health, appearances will change over time. Of course, please consult a health professional about any serious health issues. Hope this helps and all the best!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:05:21 +0000

Okay my daughter has been on this diet well over 6 months and claims she feels great. My concern is she has lost too much weight. She weighs 110 on a 5foot 5in frame and looks anorexic with bones sticking out every where and always cold and no longer menstrates. How can this be healthy???? Help! a concerned mom. Where does the protein come from in this diet of veggies and fruit? please help before she collapses. She is 19 years old.