The Raw Food Diet
As the name implies, the Raw Food Diet restricts processed foods. These include pasta, coffee, tea, table salt, cooking oils, and processed meats. Some raw food eaters are vegan or vegetarian, but animal products are permitted as long as they haven’t been altered. Raw foodists also can’t heat anything above 118 degrees, and they mainly use dehydrators for cooking.
Proponents argue that the diet gives people more energy and a lower risk of disease. However, raw food can be dangerous. Several foods–such as buckwheat, kidney beans, and milk–are toxic when consumed raw.
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