Organic Whole Food Diet and Raw Food Diet

Food that is organic or raw

There are many products available for those of us who are new to eating organic and raw foods. Natural and organic foods were previously only available in natural food stores, which could be few and far between. While not as common as McDonald's, there are a plethora of stand-alone stores. Grocery stores are also catching on, with more organic options than ever before. Simply ask if you don't see them in your local grocery store. You're probably not the only one in your neighborhood who wishes for more of these options.

Sprouts and other living foods are now available in the produce section of many supermarkets. Of course, if they don't, sprouts are the easiest thing to grow for yourself!

There are also numerous websites where you can order raw and living foods. Just do a search on raw foods and you'll find a plethora of different places to order the foods you want. Many of these websites also have a wealth of useful information to help you learn about eating raw foods and educate yourself on specific food values.

What else is there? Experiment with different things to see what you like. Take some time to learn about what the various nutrients in foods can do for you. Here are a few examples:

• Cabbage is high in vitamin C and is essential for healthy cell function.

• Shitake mushrooms are high in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, which help to maintain a healthy immune system.

• Kale is high in fiber and aids in weight loss by reducing hunger. That's great!

• Barley is high in niacin, fiber, and iron and is essential for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

• Pumpkin – High in fiber and vitamins; aids in weight loss by filling the stomach with indigestible fibers.