Discovering the Raw Foods Lifestyle!

On a mindful journey toward self discovery and a deep passion for health and vitality, two sisters came together and created Virgin Raw Foods.
They wanted to share their knowledge and passion for the raw foods lifestyle, and make it fully accessible to those who already know its miracles. For those who have yet to discover the power of this life-changing movement, they wanted to make it possible.

They share a story of an emotional connection during their childhood together in Poland, and a joy of newfound sisterhood here in the United States.

Growing up in Poland, the sisters had frequent access to a forest and a garden, and a lot of raw cacao nibs, fruits, organic goji berries, vegetables and other the things they ate were straight from it. They didn't have foods unatural to their climate, such as bananas and oranges. These raw food nuts and others foods were always fresh, and the sisters pride themselves on growing up with organic products. Because food was sometimes scarce, they always grew up sharing. This is part the reason Virgin Raw came about. Their kitchen was always full of people, even when food was so exclusive.

The sisters developed a passionate relationship with food, even taking part in the growing process, including planting the seeds. They would spend hours in the hot summer sun harvesting such foods like potatoes and beets. Food was a way of life for the two, and such began bonds that would spark whole new relationships.

Through their separate journeys, they had visited health spas around the world and expanded their education of nutrition and health. They then reconnected in 2008, and realized they had been together all along and united through a common goal.

Along the way they discovered the raw food lifestyle. Their sisterhood was reborn again through the self discovery of their mutual passion of helping others to live a better life by having a healthier relationship with food.

Step by step, they tried new and exciting raw foods and raw foods recipes and found great pleasure in sharing them with friends and family. In every aspect of their lives, they noticed a newfound and positive change.

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If that's your new path, we feel privileged that you've chosen organic foods as part of your own personal journey of self discovery.

You're that much closer to being at your best in Wellness and Health.

By adopting a raw foods lifestyle, you may meet yourself for the very first time.

What is the Raw Food Diet?

An organic raw food diet is a healthy and popular diet for those who want to boost their health and achieve a leaner body. Raw food diet is based on raw, uncooked and unprocessed fruits, seeds, raw nuts and vegetables. Raw foods can be cooked but must be kept under 118 degrees to avoid destroying enzymes in food.

Consuming raw food is an excellent way to provide your body with all of the essential vitamins and enzymes that are usually destroyed with high cooking temperatures. Cooking changes the chemical structure of foods and diminishes their nutritious as well.

Raw foodism, as it is also called, is based on the fact that raw, natural plants are extremely beneficial for the organism and the proper functioning of the body. Raw food dietitians claim that approximately 75% of your daily diet should be composed of unprocessed raw food. A Raw food diet is not all about weight loss but more about enjoying the health benefits the diet will provide. Although some people may feel restricted others feel better, healthier and more energetic.

The most important aspects of a raw food diet are: general health, detoxification and weight loss. Raw foods are simple and effective for boosting metabolic processes also with health and maintaining a lean body with a fresh mind.

Unprocessed food means fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds that go straight from the plant to your plate. If you want to follow a raw food diet, below are examples of unprocessed raw foods.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Beans
- Nuts Seeds (raw cacao nibs, raw pistachios, raw almonds and etc)
- Seaweed
- Whole grains
- Spices and natural herbs
- Dried fruits (organic goji berries, raw mulberries, raw golden berries and etc)
- Purified water

If you want to try out a raw food diet, you should get used to special techniques used for the preparation of raw food, such as: chopping, blending, dehydrating, straining, peeling or sprouting, in order to create delicious meals every day.

This way you can add some variety to your daily meals and make them more digestible for your stomach. Many raw foodists are raw vegans as well, although some people consume eggs and cheese made out of raw milk.

It’s also important to pay attention to avoid nutritional deficiencies such as calcium, iron, B2 or proteins. Therefore, in similar cases, you will have to supplement your body with elementary vitamins and nutrients to maintain the healthy balance of your organism and feel energetic every day.

Raw foods diet for Weight loss

All over the media you hear about eating organic foods, super foods and raw foods. But really, what is the raw foods diet all about? Will a raw foods diet really lead to better overall health and weight loss?

First of all, let’s understand the meaning of raw foods. A raw food diet consists of unprocessed raw vegan foods that have not been heated above 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius). "Raw foodists" believe that raw foods cooked above this temperature have lost their enzymes and a significant amount of their nutritional value and are harmful to the body. Uncooked foods provide living enzymes and proper nutrition.

A raw food diet has many benefits to eating raw foods, including weight loss, more energy, clear skin, improved digestion and improved overall health. Uncooked raw greens and vegetables have the fewest calories. Fruits are the second lowest because they give satiation and raise blood sugar to reduce appetite. A great way to prevent over-eating during a meal is by having an apple or organic Navitas Naturals goji berries as the appetizer. The apple contains fiber which really helps to decrease appetite and also prevent from eating as much during a regular meal.

Eating high-water content foods such as Apples, Blueberries, Cantaloupe and other fruits and vegetables in the high-water food category will help you to lose weight because these foods are lower in calories. For a high-water content, raw food weight-loss diet, try the following: During the first half of the day, before you eat anything else, drink water with fresh-squeezed organic lemon juice. then have a fresh fruit smoothie (or just whole fresh fruit). For lunch have raw cacao nibs, soup and salad made with fresh organic ingredients. For dinner, cook some raw pasta using Navitas Naturals coconut oil, a side of marinara and a salad. This is just to give you some ideas. The idea is that if you consume plenty of greens, especially in a liquid form, your energy will increase dramatically, you will feel full and satisfied, and you lose unwanted excess weight. If you follow this type of eating plan, you will get all the nutrients and water you need for the day without consuming too many calories. You'll also feel full and be less likely to eat too much rich food during the day