Going Raw Archives

Is The Traditional Food Pyramid Upside Down?

Do you remember that old food pyramid diagram, from back in our school days? Having just gone veggie, when I was 11, I distinctly remember my teacher getting stressed over where I was ‘going to get protein from’! I remember that carbs, whole wheat and grains, dairy, meat and fats featured very heavily, at the base of the pyramid. Then, twenty or so years ago, Monsieur Atkins pretty much ripped carbs out, altogether.

The thing is – and I’m curious about whether you have felt this way, too – I have always felt lousy when I eat according to the traditional food pyramid. In fact, I have ignored it for a very long time. So I was delighted when I stumbled across the ‘Raw Food Pyramid’ from Vegan Raw Diet. It answers the question, “What should I eat on a raw food diet?” Are you curious?

Raw Food Doesn’t Have To Be Cold – Not Even In Winter!

Raw Food Myths & Facts

Raw food doesn't have to be cold, even in winter — Raw food doesn’t have to be cold, even in winter

It’s yet another one of those raw food myths that raw food has to be cold – it doesn’t! There’s so much more to it than salads, straight from the fridge. Discover why people’s objections to eating cold food are well-founded – and why ‘cold’ has nothing to do with ‘raw’, unless you want it to! Plus top tips for warming up your winter raw food.

To be raw, or not to be raw? That is the question! Or is it…?

Getting Started

When I talk to people about eating “raw food”, most of them have one of two reactions. It’s usually either, “but isn’t it too cold, in winter?” or “but why would you want to miss out on all that lovely cooked food?”. Discover why raw food isn’t about restricting your choices – it’s not about “either or” – if you’re flexible!