A Raw Food Diet You Can Live By: The 60-40 Plan

For most of us, it is hard to think that we can be satisfied eating like rabbits (lettuce, carrots, raw vegetables) and, more importantly, many of us feel that we could ever follow a diet consisting of only those foods. . However, there are numerous health and weight loss benefits to raw food diets, benefits we experience while allowing us a full dinner and other treats.

Here’s the good news about starting a raw food diet – you don’t have to make it a lifestyle, and you certainly don’t need to feel confined to eating only raw food when you’re hungry. What I propose is called a 60/40 raw food diet, which means that 60% of the food you eat is raw and 40% is cooked and regular food. Simple and little intimidating.

Personally, I have met several women who have had great success with the 60/40 raw food diet because even though they are eating as much (if not more) as before, 60% of those calories come from healthy foods. This means that their fat and calorie intake is drastically reduced for most of the day and they can save that 40% of their diet for a healthy but filling cooked meal and perhaps, if you’re feeling daring, a dessert and a glass. of red wine afterwards.

What makes the 60/40 raw food plan so delightful is that you never have to go hungry, plus the calories you eat are packed with essential vitamins and minerals to give you more punch than a low carb candy. bar you’ve been nibbling desperately for food satisfaction all day. The simple natural sugars in just one apple or banana are enough to give you the kick you need to start your day right, and the calories and fats found in most raw foods are much more sustainable than complex and processed sugars. Found in many treats, and even in store-bought diet brand bars.

Most women who have tried the partial raw food diet find that the best system for them is to eat all the foods for breakfast and lunch and then for dinner, when they crave something filling and filling most, they can enjoy themselves will for a delicious, complete dinner regardless of calorie or fat intake.

Don’t worry about fat and calories? How can it be?

Because if you’re already on a low-fat, low-calorie diet, the calories and fat in your breakfast, lunch, and snacks probably only make up 40% or less of your daily calories. That gives you room to breathe during dinner (within reason, of course) and is a satisfying and much-needed break from what you’ve been eating all day.

Give it a try and you will feel better on a diet made up of fresh and healthy foods and you never go hungry and can have the luxury of a great dinner, dessert, and perhaps a decadent glass (or two-be) of wine.