Is a raw food diet good for you?
Contributed by VeggieGirl
In Los Angeles, raw food is nothing new. The actress Demi Moore
allegedly lost 1st five years ago when she started following what is
essentially an uncooked vegan regimen. If you exist on uncooked
vegetables, seaweed, fruits, nuts, seeds and little else, it is not
surprising that excess pounds will fall away.
Its followers also say that switching to raw food makes you feel more
energised. This may be true. Losing weight can give you a high, and
weeding out sweets, cakes, biscuits, fast food and takeaways will
smooth out your blood sugar levels, leaving you more energised
throughout the day. However, a raw food regimen is not just another
diet, it's a way of life that requires serious commitment to reap the
health benefits, and the long-term implications need to be considered
carefully.
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Susan Price, a spokeswoman for the British Dietetic Association, says
that she has concerns over a raw food way of life being suitable for
children, the elderly and for pregnant and breast-feeding women.
Price, a specialist in gastroenterology, says the high fibre intake
could exacerbate IBS.
The Vegan Society: www.vegansociety.com , 0121-523 1730 (www.amandaursell.com )
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