By Jodi Brown, the Ultimate Kitchen Commando
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understand that brides want to look their best on their wedding day. Really, I do. But risking your health to lose a few pounds is never a good idea. Ever. You are already under enough stress as your big day looms, why add to it by removing fuel from your system? With my method you can EAT (not starve) your way to weight loss. You can lose the last 10 or 15 pounds in four to six weeks if you choose to go raw. And… you’ll have more energy too.
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For many people raw is a regular food lifestyle, not a weight loss technique, so it already comes with a good health stamp of approval. Because raw food is so nutritionally dense, it helps to support the body while the pounds fall off. Considering what the standard American diet looks like for most folks, it is highly likely that your body will be better fed during a raw diet than it has ever been before, AND you’ll also lose weight. What’s not to like?
So what constitutes raw? Heat diminishes nutritional value. Once you heat any food over 115 degrees, it is no longer considered “raw.” The higher and longer the heat is applied, the less nutrient value the foods have, so raw is completely uncooked, or dehydrated at low temperatures for a long period of time. You can find some dehydrated foods at health food stores and online if you want to supplement your fresh fruits and veggies