The Raw Vegan Dietary Approach―Defined.

If you’ve been interested in plant-based eating for long, you may be familiar with the raw foods’ movement. Though it sounds revolutionary, it’s really an age-old concept. The phrase “going raw” typically means embracing a diet based primarily on fresh plant foods.

The concept of basing your meals on raw plant foods is simply an expansion on what we are told every day by mainstream health advocates, which is to eat more fruits and vegetables for optimal health and disease prevention, a concept underpinned by a generous array of peer-reviewed medical studies.

Going 100% raw may be difficult to sustain, especially in colder weather, so the key to success is finding a balance between cooked and raw foods you can sustain over time. Aiming for 60% raw or “living” food is an excellent start.

One of the best books to check out if you would like to hone your expertise around this ultra healthy, cleansing dietary approach is Becoming Raw: The Essential Guide to Raw Vegan Diets by Vesanto Melina and Brenda Davis. Also, stay tuned for our 5 easy Keys to Raw Vegan Cuisine.