Delicious Raw Superfoods to Lose Weight

May 27, 2010 Josefine Cole The raw vegan diet emphasizes quality in the food one eats; those superfoods ranked highest in nutrition and enzyme density powerfully promote weight loss.  The raw food diet has become renowned for dramatic weight loss and increased health; whole, uncooked, and organic foods clearly retain more vitality and nutritional value than their processed counterparts. Recently, raw vegan “superfoods” have come into vogue – foods that purportedly have the potential to promote weight loss and overall well-being. Fortunately, these foods are both delicious and accessible. Raw Vegan Chocolate in a Whole Foods Diet  Not all chocolate is as sugar-spiked and processed as what's available at the supermarket checkout; raw chocolate beans have been attributed to retain some fantastic benefits for mental well-being and weight loss. Raw chocolate is high in magnesium, a mineral in which 60-80% of American may be deficient; magnesium supports mood through its tryptophan content (which is converted to serotonin), as well as alertness.  Chocolate's mood-boosting properties, as well as its high nutrition content, may help curb food cravings faster, and raw chocolate has none of the sugar or caffeine of the processed kind. Raw chocolate is also extremely high in antioxidants, making it a wonderful anti-aging agent. Raw Honey and Bee Pollen for Weight Loss  Bee pollen may be one of the best foods to eat not only for weight loss, but for overall health. Bee pollen contains every nutrient the body needs – 96 of them! – as well as a high protein content. Its benefits include relieving PMS, enhancing the immune system, detoxifying the body, alleviating allergies, and aiding strength and endurance. Bee pollen also supports weight loss through increasing fat burning.  Honey is a favorite food of raw vegan guru Angela Stokes; raw honey is rich in enzymes and phytonutrients, and has antibacterial properties. While in general it's best to reduce intake of simple carbohydrates (such as white sugar and honey) for weight loss, raw honey's nutritional bright spots may make it an excellent substitute for refined sugars. Ads by Google Truly Raw Organic Cacao Cacao Beans, Nibs, Powder, Butter Supplier of Truly Raw Organic Cacao www.raw-cacao.com The Body Type System One diet is not right for everyone Find the diet that's right for YOU. Bodytypes.com   Weight Loss with Raw Wheatgrass Juice  Grasses are not only superabundant; they're fantastically healthful and promote satiety, which is tantamount to guaranteed weight loss. Raw wheatgrass is a complete protein and features around 30 enzymes as well as numerous minerals, including magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, zinc, and iron.  Wheatgrass also functions as a body detoxing agent, reduces body odors, and improves skin condition. Watch a video or two on wheatgrass juicing and start using any of 400 varieties to begin weight loss with raw foods. More Best Foods to Eat to Lose Weight  Outside the raw vegan subculture, there are a variety of foods proven to increase metabolism and burn fat; for more, see The Best Fat-Burning Foods to Lose Weight. 
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