Raw Diet - is this harmful or helpful?!

Raw Diet - is this harmful or helpful?

I have read recently about the raw food diet where one eats only fresh items that have not been cooked. I was interested in trying this out but I do not want to injure my health. I have no real problem with meat and I am not trying to cure cancer as most people who adopt this diet seem to be trying to do.

I am just curious of anyone who has tried it, for how long, what were the effects, what weight loss if any, are they still on it, if so or not - why or why not?

2 days ago
Ok, I guess some people didn't understand, and that is my fault. Not raw meat. A raw diet is almost vegan. No meat or dairy at all. Raw veggies & fruit, nuts, etc.

I have been wanting to go more raw than I already am. There are a lot of sites out there with SO many good-looking/sounding recipes. I can't imagine any down-side when it comes to health. Raw food retains more of its vitamins. It does make more sense to eat foods in their natural state (that's FOOD, not animals - there's a difference) or at least close to it.

To make a lot of raw recipes you'll need a good food processor, a good blender, and a good dehydrator.

Here are some links:

Tons of recipes: http://www.fromsadtoraw.com/rawrecipes.h...
One of my favorite blogs: http://www.aniphyo.com/
A raw forum to get advice: http://reallyrawfood.com/forum/index.php...


It can be pretty tricky t eat primarily raw foods, but it can be fun to try! Even making part of your diet raw can have health benefits. I'm sure.

I'm going to go make raw avocado chocolate mousse pie now!