Healthy Foods for Diet

There are numerous diet plans on the scene today. One that is getting a lot of attention now is the raw food diet. A recent article in a publication credited the plan with not only helping a diabetic lose several pounds, but he also was able to drop his insulin shots, and all in a 30 day period. It's understandable that raw foods do have more natural nutrients than foods that are prepared by cooking, as the heat in the cooking process has a tendency to destroy some of the natural nutrients. A good balanced diet plan would be one with at least 75% raw food. A great plan is healthy and will help you succeed in weight loss and enjoy raw food. The plan must be simple, with as few rules as possible, and fun to follow. It must be realistic, have proper balance of protein, good fats and carbs, and be adaptable to the individual involved. You must enjoy any diet for it to be successful. Foods for diet may be raw versions of foods you are already familiar with, for instance guacamole, pesto, salsa, ice creams, hot chocolate, raw cheese and honey, raw granola, chocolate cake, or your favorite salad. Other fun foods you might like are goji berries, raw chocolate, young coconuts, etc. Some recipes in this diet can be complicated and should not be tried at first. The plan should be kept simple to start, and work up later. Smoothies with super foods, juices, and raw versions of foods you already know are helpful in the beginning. These can increase chances of success on the raw food diet.