Introduction
Raw foodists abstain from eating foods that have been cooked. They do not eat any food that has been heated to a temperature higher than 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Going on a raw food diet can be challenging if you like eating cooked foods. However, you can go on this diet if you want to lose weight since raw foods usually have lower calories than cooked foods. The following are helpful raw food diet tips for weight loss.
Learn about the types of raw foods to eat
A raw food diet plan consists of eating many types of food that you are already familiar with. They include a wide variety of raw vegetable and fruits as well as seeds, nut butters, nuts, unpasteurized dairy products and sprouted grains. Others include raw meats like streak tartar and cold cured or smoked meats, raw cheese and raw soups, sweeteners like honey and condiments among others.
Eat alkaline raw foods
Choosing to eat more alkaline foods instead of acid foods will help you lose weight faster. Examples of alkalizing foods are green vegetables and herbs. Fruits are slightly acid forming or neutral. Most seeds and nuts are slightly acidic.
Eat organic foods
Organic foods contain more nutrients including alkalizing minerals than foods that are not grown organically. Therefore eating more organic foods is a great way to speed up weight loss.
Eat delicious foods
In order to succeed on a raw food weight loss diet, you should choose delicious foods. Make sure that you purchase the freshest, most delicious raw foods and then use the best recipes to prepare them.
Always be prepared
Healthy raw foods are not yet readily available everywhere. Therefore, it is advisable to prepare your own food ahead of time. Having raw food with you always will help you avoid resorting to other foods that will ruin your weight loss goals
Drink plenty of water
When on a raw food weight loss diet, you should aim to drink half of your body weight in ounces of water daily. For instance, if you weigh 200 pounds, you should drink 100 ounces of water. This is about twelve 8-ounce glasses or twelve cups. Avoid drinking beverages like coffee, soda and bottled or canned fruit juices.
Exercise
Exercising is essential for health and weight loss. You can increase your metabolism further by adding strength training a few times a week. Other great exercises to perform include running, jogging, walking and riding a bicycle.
Get adequate sleep
Make it your priority to get a good night’s sleep every night. When you are asleep, your body restores itself and replenishes the hormones that can further assist you in your weight loss efforts. When you get adequate sleep, you will also have more energy during the day to exercise more.
Conclusion
Losing weight does not have to be full of denial, pain or difficulties. You can lose weight without feeling hungry and improve your health if you go on a raw food weight loss diet and follow the tips mentioned above. The other important thing you should do to enhance your health is to consult with a doctor regularly. It is important to apply for a European Health Insurance card if you do not have one. If you have an Ehic card, you will be able to gain access to foreign medical aid at no cost or at a reduced fee. The treatment that this card covers depends on the country you are traveling to. However, in most countries, you will be provided with medical care until you are fit to travel back home. You will also be covered if you have preexisting ailments such as heart disease and diabetes.