Monday, June 24, 2013

Basic Information On Raw Food Snacks

By Lila Barry


Raw foodists and other health enthusiasts are just some of the people who like to eat raw food snacks. There are so many benefits that come from eating unprocessed, wild, uncooked and organic food on a regular basis. Most of these snacks include nuts, fruits, vegetables and seeds.

A lot of websites and books are dedicated to providing snack recipes and information about this type of eating. These also include information on how to effectively and safely prep and consume these raw foods. There are an assortment of meal and snack recipes available that taste good and are healthy too. Usually preparation of raw meals includes use of a blender, food processor, dehydrator or juicer. Such appliances are particularly helpful at giving food a taste and texture of cooked food.

Trail mix is a popular snacking option. Usually this treat includes raw nuts and seeds. These might be soaked for a period of time to ensure they are digestible and have active enzymes. Soaking is also beneficial for deactivation of enzyme inhibitors. How long these have to soak will differ depending on the nuts and seeds. This option is ideal for people who are constantly on the move and need a portable snack.

There is also the option of consuming raw fruits or vegetables. Fruits are known for being sources of natural sugar. These are particularly refreshing during the summer time or when it is hot outside. Freezing fruits is an option, although it may lower the enzyme activity. Still, these might be made into fruit smoothies by adding ice or freshly squeezed juice. They might also be cut into pieces and eating as a fruit cocktail. Some people enjoy adding fruits, such as oranges or strawberries to their salads.

Eating raw vegetables can be another treat. Some people enjoy these when they have nothing added to them. Others like to have something to dip the vegetables in. There are many different sauce recipes that can be made using raw ingredients.

Both fruits and vegetables are often consumed as juice. The juices are completely raw and packed with benefits. In this form, the body is better able to absorb nutrients. Numerous appliances are available that can be used for juicing.

Salads might be consumed as a snack between meals. These tend to be more filling and might also serve as sides or meals. Regardless, these recipes are typically cool and refreshing. The easy-to-make salads often include a mix of nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits

There are a variety of recipes for raw food snacks to choose from. These treats are favored by many raw foodists, vegetarians, vegans and others who are interested in the raw diet. Most recipes are easy to prepare and include some combination of nuts, fruits, seeds and vegetables. Juicing is a popular way to mix all of these different elements into one simple drink that the body can absorb quickly. There are many books and resources available that include recipes and information related to eating raw.




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