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By: 44010577

44010577 — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:57:14 +0000

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By: athikities supabiola

athikities supabiola — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:15:05 +0000

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By: Stuff_yourselves

Stuff_yourselves — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:21:25 +0000

I agree that the statements have been researched - but there is lots of dodgy research out there.
She has just regurgitated statements found almost everywhere but that does not make them true or useful. I think Rita lacks experience in one of both areas: exercise and raw-foodism!
Yes, I love eating oats for energy levels, but they there are a couple of books out there (by doctors) who show you that they impact negatively on teeth.

I was also disappointed that this article did not address micronutrients. Perhaps that is why it seems so superficial to me.

Emanuela
Personal Trainer/Holistic Therapist

By: Russell James Raw Food

Russell James Raw Food — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:58:43 +0000

Hi Makeda,

Thanks for posting, I value your opinion.

I'm going to see Brendan this week so I'm excited to hear him speak as I've read his books.

Which, "first statement" are you referring to that is 100% wrong?

The first statement is...

"If youâ€™ve been thinking of starting up on a raw food diet, itâ€™s important that you carefully plan out this diet approach in accordance with your workouts."

Pretty sure that's sound advice.

Or were you referring to..

"You donâ€™t want to take a blind approach here as the consequences can be high levels of fatigue, muscle mass loss, decreased strength and muscular endurance, as well as poor sports performance if you happen to be involved in athletic events."

A blind approach to nutrition in any cuisine, cooked or raw, could lead to any of those things. She's not saying that eating raw automatically causes those things, just an unplanned approach.

Hope that helps.

By: Makeda

Makeda — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:26:34 +0000

Hi, I love the recipes on the blog, Keep up the good work Russel :)
About this article…..I disagree with most of it.
If you just check out the performances of Brendan Brazier for instance (Ironman triathlete on a raw diet) you would understand that the first statement is 100% wrong….
It's completely the opposite: actually you gain in strength, you lose fat (yes) but not muscle mass if you train properly, and your performances do improve a LOT.
Many others athletes “involved in athletic events” would confirm it too….
You can find some forums about raw vegan athletes to have some ideas about what to eat…

By: Bruno

Bruno — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:24:58 +0000

Very good article. I'm practice Trekking, Ashtanga yoga and Kendo, and I never had any trouble with my raw food. I don't feel pain or tired.

By: Russell James Raw Food

Russell James Raw Food — Fri, 28 May 2010 19:42:39 +0000

I would want to be steaming beans if I was including them in my diet.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Thu, 27 May 2010 13:18:30 +0000

Could you elaborate on the beans prep please?

By: I love Veges

I love Veges — Thu, 27 May 2010 04:52:04 +0000

Do you realize that would be about 10 grams of protein, 26 grams of fat, and about 50 carbs–pretty heavy. I find after a hard workout I need more protein for my muscles to rebuild or I'm really sore and tired. That's why I have a hard time not using hemp or rice protein powders. Maybe more tahini and less walnuts (since tahini has 5.6 grams of protien, 8 grams of fat, and 4 grams of carbs per two Tablespoons–a better ratio than fatty walnuts). What do you think?