Tag: Raw food

Scientific studies show that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is linked to a 20% lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke compared to low-intake diets. The fruit and salad diet builds on this nutritional foundation to offer a wide range of tangible health benefits for your body and mind.

Over 6,000 years, prickly pear cactus has been a staple in the Mexican and Central American diet. The 'nopal' cactus pads are edible raw, but require careful preparation to remove spines and an often-slimy texture before consumption.

According to traditional medicinal practices dating back centuries, stinging nettle is a powerful detoxifier and nutritive tonic. So, can stinging nettle be juiced, and if so, how can it be done safely to neutralize its irritating sting? The answer is yes, with the right precautions, you can create a potent and nutrient-rich beverage.

Did you know that the distinct citrus aroma in Earl Grey tea comes from bergamot? The question is, can you eat bergamot fruit raw, and the answer is complex: while not dangerous, its intense sour and bitter taste makes it unpalatable for most.

Despite being seen as a pesky weed, dandelions are a nutrient powerhouse, containing more Vitamin K, A, and E than spinach. So, is it safe to eat raw dandelions from your lawn? Foraging requires careful preparation and awareness of potential risks, which will be explored in this guide.

Many fresh vegetables, especially when eaten raw, contain heat-sensitive digestive enzymes that can assist in breaking down nutrients. This guide will detail what vegetables have the most enzymes and explain why their inclusion can benefit your gut health.

Native to the Americas, the prickly pear cactus fruit is a delicious staple in many cuisines, but its spiny exterior can be intimidating. The good news is, you can eat a prickly pear cactus raw, provided you take the proper safety precautions to remove the hidden, hair-like spines.

According to scientific reviews, Chinese yam (Dioscorea polystachya or Nagaimo) is one of the few yam species that is non-toxic and can be safely consumed raw. However, unlike other vegetables that are ready to eat after a simple wash, knowing the proper preparation techniques is essential to avoid potential skin irritation from handling and to manage its distinct, slimy texture.

Originally coined 'Born Again Raw Feeders,' the BARF method, which can also stand for 'Bones and Raw Food' or 'Biologically Appropriate Raw Food,' has a history rooted in the pushback against heavily processed commercial pet foods. This diet is built on the principle of feeding dogs raw, natural foods that mimic what their canine ancestors would have consumed in the wild.

Annually, an estimated 76 million cases of foodborne diseases are diagnosed in the US. Given these statistics, the question of whether eating raw bone marrow is safe is a critical food safety concern, particularly for those on ancestral or raw food diets.