Okay…after investigating various raw foods websites I am realizing that when I say “I am eating 80-100% raw,” I don’t really know what I am talking about. What do the percentages actually mean? For instance, what does it mean to have 90% of your diet be raw? Is 1 out of every 10 meals a cooked meal? Is it the occasional agave nectar, brazil nuts, cashews, etc (which I just found out were not raw even though they say “raw”)? I am lost. Sorry if this is a stupid or many times over answered question.
Also, does anyone know if I am truly missing out on all the benefits of a raw foods diet if I incorporate agave nectar, cocoa, brazil nuts, etc? Will eating these foods really have much of an effect? I am transitioning slowly. I can’t give up my raw (at least I thought they were raw) chocolate, brazil nut shakes just yet! Seems the more I read, the more I am considering going 100% raw. I am just not there yet. Please don’t tell me that raw honey isn’t raw as well! :)
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Thanks for the answers! It is good to know that there are no clear guidelines. From now on, if someone asks, I will just say that I am trying to eat a diet that consists primarily of raw foods. Thank you. :)
This question wasn’t about labeling myself. It was just for clarification about what percentages mean.
i am not a nutritionist but i know one and she uses agave nectar, cocoa and i believe pine nuts also. i personally do not think these things will harm you in anyway!!! i love the raw food thing but i do not think adding some things in your diet that are not raw(as long as you are getting enough raw that you need) is ok. but thats me :) so no one get mad at me haha