I've been vegan for about 5 years now and I'm a very active person - I run 15 to 30 miles a week. Last year I went 100% raw, for 3 months, and I felt a significant energy deficiency. Anyone else have this problem? Any high calorie raw food suggestions? Thanks.
Details: For those 3 months I ate mostly salads, vegetables and fruits. I don't eat nuts because of problems with food combining, and I ate limited seeds. No grains - not raw. I tried to bulk up on high-fat, high-calorie foods (I ate 1 to 2 avocados a day). By the end of the 3 months I would constantly feel light-headed throughout the day and could barely finish a day of work, let alone exercise. I'm 5'9" and I went from 150# to 135# (without exercising)! I want to go raw and stay raw, but I know I wasn't doing something right the first time. Most raw food testimonies include "increased energy levels", but I experienced the opposite, and it was frustrating. Thanks for reading.
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Hi rawcanadian,
By the way, do you soak or grind the hemp seeds before you put them in your smoothie?