Comments on: 5 reasons to go raw, and 5 not to http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2009/05/31/5-reasons-to-go-raw-and-5-not-to/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:10:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jeniffer http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2009/05/31/5-reasons-to-go-raw-and-5-not-to/#comment-384 jeniffer Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:17:20 +0000 http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/?p=814#comment-384 I am in fact glad to read this website posts which contains plenty of useful facts, thanks for providing these data. I am in fact glad to read this website posts which contains plenty of useful facts, thanks for providing these data.

]]> By: jacqueline http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2009/05/31/5-reasons-to-go-raw-and-5-not-to/#comment-383 jacqueline Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:27:35 +0000 http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/?p=814#comment-383 good points maija! raw food should still be part of most people's normal diet, it's a good source of fiber, vitamins, and enzymes. but everyone is different and they're diets should reflect that. we all have to find our own balance. good points maija!

raw food should still be part of most people’s normal diet, it’s a good source of fiber, vitamins, and enzymes. but everyone is different and they’re diets should reflect that. we all have to find our own balance.

]]> By: Maija Haavisto http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2009/05/31/5-reasons-to-go-raw-and-5-not-to/#comment-382 Maija Haavisto Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:04:32 +0000 http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/?p=814#comment-382 I'd say that raw food at its simplest can be quicker and easier to whip up than almost any other food. For example many raw "cookies" and "brownies" take five minutes to make and with very few dishes to wash afterwards. Many soups, sauces and spreads are the same. And it's a real delight in the summer, when you don't want to turn on the oven, but would still like to make, say, chocolate cake. Raw food may not be suitable for people with IBS (many who have IBS have problems with a) many raw veggies b) anything fatty, including nuts and seeds). Luckily I don't have that problem despite having IBS, though raw onions, cruciferous vegetables and some other raw veggies do give me some trouble. Also, if you're allergic to nuts, eating raw might be difficult - not impossible, but not nearly as nice. I’d say that raw food at its simplest can be quicker and easier to whip up than almost any other food. For example many raw “cookies” and “brownies” take five minutes to make and with very few dishes to wash afterwards. Many soups, sauces and spreads are the same. And it’s a real delight in the summer, when you don’t want to turn on the oven, but would still like to make, say, chocolate cake.

Raw food may not be suitable for people with IBS (many who have IBS have problems with a) many raw veggies b) anything fatty, including nuts and seeds). Luckily I don’t have that problem despite having IBS, though raw onions, cruciferous vegetables and some other raw veggies do give me some trouble.

Also, if you’re allergic to nuts, eating raw might be difficult – not impossible, but not nearly as nice.

]]> By: jacqueline http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2009/05/31/5-reasons-to-go-raw-and-5-not-to/#comment-381 jacqueline Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:06:24 +0000 http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/?p=814#comment-381 i should clarify that i am a student of chinese medicine which does not condone an all raw diet. the belief is that we have a system of burners in our body which are responsible for cooking our food as it moves through our body. raw food requires additional heat and is particularly hard on those with cold constitutions. personally, i have signs of cold and find an all raw diet extremely draining to my system, but i can understand how warmer body types do much better with it. i should clarify that i am a student of chinese medicine which does not condone an all raw diet. the belief is that we have a system of burners in our body which are responsible for cooking our food as it moves through our body. raw food requires additional heat and is particularly hard on those with cold constitutions. personally, i have signs of cold and find an all raw diet extremely draining to my system, but i can understand how warmer body types do much better with it.

]]> By: Caleb http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2009/05/31/5-reasons-to-go-raw-and-5-not-to/#comment-380 Caleb Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:08:52 +0000 http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/?p=814#comment-380 Your totally wrong about 1. it takes more energy to digest... Raw foods are easier to digest because all the enzymes are intact. That is one of the reasons eating raw foods gives you more energy, less time and easier to digest. I do appreciate you admit that raw food takes MORE prep time and can cost more money. Everybody out there seems to be claiming the opposite and that is definitely not my experience. I spend WAY more money eating raw and spending lots more time in the kitchen. Prep time is a beating most of the time, except when things like raw breads are already prepared. Your totally wrong about 1. it takes more energy to digest… Raw foods are easier to digest because all the enzymes are intact. That is one of the reasons eating raw foods gives you more energy, less time and easier to digest.

I do appreciate you admit that raw food takes MORE prep time and can cost more money. Everybody out there seems to be claiming the opposite and that is definitely not my experience. I spend WAY more money eating raw and spending lots more time in the kitchen. Prep time is a beating most of the time, except when things like raw breads are already prepared.

]]> By: What a Girl Wants « I Have Issues http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2009/05/31/5-reasons-to-go-raw-and-5-not-to/#comment-379 What a Girl Wants « I Have Issues Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:51:15 +0000 http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/?p=814#comment-379 [...] and replaced with either something witty or research-related), here is an interesting take on “To Go Raw, or Not To Go Raw,” as it’s been a hot topic around the blogosphere [...] [...] and replaced with either something witty or research-related), here is an interesting take on “To Go Raw, or Not To Go Raw,” as it’s been a hot topic around the blogosphere [...]

]]> By: jacqueline http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2009/05/31/5-reasons-to-go-raw-and-5-not-to/#comment-378 jacqueline Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:48:55 +0000 http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/?p=814#comment-378 thanks karoline! thanks karoline!

]]> By: SweetKaroline http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2009/05/31/5-reasons-to-go-raw-and-5-not-to/#comment-377 SweetKaroline Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:39:19 +0000 http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/?p=814#comment-377 Thanks so much jacqueline for this post. I have been reading up on raw diets for a few weeks now and I always enjoy a balanced perspective. It's definitely tougher for me during the winter to eat raw foods because I live (and work) in an environment which is always hovering around the freezing point. It's always nice in the summer to get back to the basics and eat a lot of raw fruits and veggies. I am definitely subscribing to your blog now. I really enjoy your matter of fact writing style. Thanks! ~SweetKaroline Thanks so much jacqueline for this post. I have been reading up on raw diets for a few weeks now and I always enjoy a balanced perspective.

It’s definitely tougher for me during the winter to eat raw foods because I live (and work) in an environment which is always hovering around the freezing point. It’s always nice in the summer to get back to the basics and eat a lot of raw fruits and veggies.

I am definitely subscribing to your blog now. I really enjoy your matter of fact writing style. Thanks!
~SweetKaroline

]]> By: jacqueline http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2009/05/31/5-reasons-to-go-raw-and-5-not-to/#comment-376 jacqueline Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:37:03 +0000 http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/?p=814#comment-376 thanks for the kind words sarah! yes, environment can have a huge impact on digestion as well. that's why we prefer warm, cooked foods in the winter time and when we are in cold, snowy climates, and why we crave fresh fruits and vegetables during the summer or when in tropical locales. it's a shame i left that point out, it's an important factor. thanks for the kind words sarah!

yes, environment can have a huge impact on digestion as well. that’s why we prefer warm, cooked foods in the winter time and when we are in cold, snowy climates, and why we crave fresh fruits and vegetables during the summer or when in tropical locales. it’s a shame i left that point out, it’s an important factor.

]]> By: Sarah http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2009/05/31/5-reasons-to-go-raw-and-5-not-to/#comment-375 Sarah Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:48:58 +0000 http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/?p=814#comment-375 This is brilliant and one of the clearest and most concise takes on the raw/cooked balance I've seen in print--Thank you. I strive to share this equanimity when clients, friends, fanatics, and the curious stranger ask my opinion or for advice. I love all the references and look forward to sharing your words. I also find season and location to be a huge factor. Summer (and temperate/tropical) climates favor raw much more than a cold blustery winter, for example. This is brilliant and one of the clearest and most concise takes on the raw/cooked balance I’ve seen in print–Thank you. I strive to share this equanimity when clients, friends, fanatics, and the curious stranger ask my opinion or for advice. I love all the references and look forward to sharing your words.

I also find season and location to be a huge factor. Summer (and temperate/tropical) climates favor raw much more than a cold blustery winter, for example.

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