Raw food promotes the consumption of raw foods in order to enjoy the maximum benefits of 'living' foods. A phenomenon in nutrition which is not new, but which has gained momentum in recent years.
The origins are more than 2000 years old
2,000 years ago, according to certain texts found and translated, people following this diet had the capacity to live to be 120 years old.
The raw food diet therefore dates back a long time, but it became popular again in the 20th century thanks to the Hippocrates Health Institute, which revived this way of eating.
raw food? a way of life that offers many advantages?
In practical terms, this consists of consuming what is called “living food”. Well-chosen foods that come from organic farming to ensure that the foods have not undergone any transformation, only germination or fermentation processes are encouraged.
According to the principles of this way of life, food cannot be exposed to a heat of more than 40°C.
Ultra-processed products are part of everyday life these days, so knowing what you're eating and having products that are as close as possible to the natural cycle of life plays a major role in maintaining a balanced diet.
What does a raw foodie eat?
Various foods are allowed on this diet. For example, you can consume honey that has not been pasteurized ,
sprouted cereals,
sprouted bread,
nut milk,
first cold-pressed oils and of course fruits and vegetables raw.
The benefits of raw food?
1 – An energy gain
2 – An increased feeling of satiety.
3 – Promoted weight loss
4 – More beautiful hair and nails
5 – Better quality skin
6 – Reduce the risk of serious illnesses
Mistakes to avoid with raw food?
1 – Not eating enough
2 – Stop cooking
3 – Skip green vegetables
4 – Just eat salads
5 – Wanting to do too much
Ah Tout Cru Dans le Bec invites you to discover the raw food chefs who change things to bring you gustatory pleasure on a daily basis.
Chief Cru-zen which offers recipes, workshops and training in Quebec in the beautiful region of St-Sauveur
In Europe, Chef Simon offers a multitude of recipes based on nuts but also other proteins.
