Raw foodism is a lifestyle promoting the consumption of uncooked, unprocessed, and often organic foods as a large percentage of the diet. Depending on the type of lifestyle and results desired, raw food diets may include a selectıon of raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds (including sprouted whole grains), eggs, fish, meat, and unpasteurized dairy products (such as raw milk, cheese and yogurt).A raw foodist is a person who consumes primarily raw food, or all raw food, depending on how strict the diet is. Raw foodists typically believe that the greater the percentage of raw food in the diet, the greater the health benefits. Members of the raw food community claim that raw food encourages weight loss and prevents and/or heals many forms of sickness and many chronic diseases.

A Raw Girl's Journey in Japan though her heart be in Thailand. Very interesting cultural read to understand both the raw food lifestyle globally.

Raw food restaurants have increased in number over the past 10 years, as more people seek healthier diets and lifestyles. Raw food restaurants serve no cooked foods. Instead, they serve an assortment of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and sprouted grains—including raw desserts, raw pizza, raw “lasagna..

In this article, David Wolfe, one of the leading proponents of the raw and living foods lifestyle, explains the benefits of eating raw plant foods in the context of humanity's connection with Nature, as well as the benefits to each individual. Check it out!

Although a 100% raw food lifestyle might not be for everyone, we all can benefit from increasing the fresh produce we consume in our daily lifestyle.

I have decided to start a 30 day challenge for myself. This can help me finish my transition to a raw food lifestyle.