samedi 22 juin 2013

What To Know About Raw Food Snacks

By Lila Barry


Raw vegans and foodists are some examples of people who enjoy consuming raw food snacks. There are numerous health benefits that come with the regular consumption of food that is unprocessed, uncooked, wild and organic. Many of these snacks include fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts.

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 common snack recipe. This may include raw seeds, nuts and dried fruits. It may be recommended that these seeds and nuts be soaked for some time so that they activate enzymes and are easier to digest. Soaking also deactivates enzyme inhibitors. The time required for soaking will vary based on the seeds and nuts being used. Trail mix is good for people who need snack that is easy to consume on the go.

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.

Raw vegetables are another treat. Many people like to eat these separately, with nothing added. Those who prefer dipping sauces have a variety of recipes to choose from, many of which utilize other raw ingredients.

Vegetables and fruits can both be made into juice. The juices are usually raw and filled with health benefits. The body is also able to absorb all the nutrients in the ingredients when they are consumed in liquid form. There are several kitchen appliances on the market that are used to juice.

Salads may also be eaten as a snack between meals. These are good because they may include a combination of seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables. Typically these are more filling than snacks, which is often why they are served as a meal or a side. In either case, they can be refreshing and cool, and are easy to put together.

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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