How to Start a Raw Vegetable Diet

Starting a raw vegetable diet involves a complete change in lifestyle habits. Raw foods are whole fruits and vegetables that are not altered in any way. These foods contain ample amounts of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Grocery stores contain an assortment of raw foods, but you can also find these healthy options at farmer's markets and health food stores. Choose between raw organic produce or conventional food. Organic raw foods are grown without chemicals such as pesticides or herbicides.

Things You'll Need

• Raw food recipe books
• Vegetable wash

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Instructions

• 1

  Buy raw food recipe books or create your own recipes. Think about what types of foods you want to eat with each meal. Decide if you want to eat 100 percent raw food or a combination raw and cooked foods.

• 2

  Make raw food grocery list. Write down foods for the entire week that include a variety of vegetables in your plan. Make your list according to the recipes you want to try. Your body still needs ample amounts of protein, so base your recipe around this. Organic soy beans contain all the essential amino acids your body needs. Legumes are also rich in protein and other nutrients. You must eat some type of protein in addition to vegetables.

• 3

  Buy your raw food at the grocery store or local farmer's market. You can also grow your own food or join a food co-op to obtain vegetables.

• 4

  Wash raw foods before you eat them. Raw foods have the potential to contain pathogens. Use a fruit and vegetable wash to scrub and wash your produce before eating, even if it is organic.

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  Eat raw vegetables with each meal throughout the day. Snack on carrot sticks, celery, cucumbers and other raw vegetables in between meals. Make your own raw dips out of garlic, artichokes and avocados to dip your snacks in.