Cautions With Raw Food Diets

With the news of numerous actors, sportsmen and celebrities shifting to a raw food diet, the trend to experiment with raw foods is spreading like a rage. However, simply following the footsteps of our favorite celebrities and going in for a raw food diet may cause more harm than any benefits. Let’s look at some key facts that you need to be aware of while moving to a raw food diet.

Things to Remember About a Raw Food Diet

Remember that prevention is always better than cure. Don’t hesitate or stop eating raw food diet just out of fear of bacteria and parasites. Try the following prevention methods to eat raw foods without any unhealthy side effects:

• * In order to prevent bacterial and other parasites, clean your hands before eating and preferably with antibacterial soap.
• * Instead of eating raw beef, cook it until there is no pink left and the juices run clear.
• * Avoid eating half-cooked eggs.
• * Wash all your raw fruits and vegetables properly before consuming them.
• * Avoid eating raw foods or even half cooked foods from unhygienic places.

Presence of E. Coli Bacteria in Raw Food

Do not just jump in to a raw food diet just by reading the benefits of a raw food diet. You may not be knowing that the raw food that you might be consuming might contain Escherichia Coli or E. Coli bacteria. E. Coli bacteria was first seen in raw food items like sushi and fish. The worst thing about these bacteria is that it is hard to detect and remove from raw food. Listed below are some harmful affects of E. Coli bacteria in raw food:

• * It can cause intestinal disorders like diarrhea and gastroenteritis.
• * Urinary tract infections and meningitis.
• * It can cause severe stomachaches.

Some Dangers of Eating a Non-Vegetarian Raw Food Diet

These days more and more people are moving from non-vegetarian raw food diet to a vegetarian diet, the reason for this is the realization of many dangers of a non-vegetarian raw food diet. Listed below are some harmful dangers of eating a non-vegetarian raw food diet:

• * Uncooked raw meat and chicken, contains numerous bacteria and diseases issues.
• * Uncooked raw eggs from unhygienic poultry farms may cause deadly flu.

Some Dangers of Eating a Vegetarian Raw Food Diet

Vegetarians think they are better and safer than the non-vegetarian raw food eaters. While this may be the case to an extent, they at times are not aware of the risk associated with eating a vegetarian raw food diet. Some of these include

• * Uncooked raw food contains pesticides and other harmful chemicals, which are sprayed on them while harvesting.
• * Vegetables like cabbage and broccoli may contain some minute crop insect pests that may even cause cerebral troubles.

So, don’t be discouraged, instead be at your guard and follow all the preventive measures while moving to a raw food diet.