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Friday, November 20, 2009

Having Difficulty with Portion Control? Switch to a Raw Diet and Lose Weight

By Alistair Bedingford

You might know that you eat too much food and still have a problem overeating. What is interesting is that generally people on raw diets lose so much weight due to the fact that they do not have this problem. We will dive deeper into the reasons below.

Raw Food Can't be Eaten Quickly

Many people know that it takes around 20 minutes for the body to recognize that it is full. This is why most people who are trying to lose weight are reminded to slow down. Raw food can be very helpful for people who have a difficult time slowing down because it takes longer to eat and chew. This gives you time for your body to communicate that it has had enough.

The Lower Calorie Ratio in Raw Food

Before it is cooked, most raw foods are rich in two things, water and fiber. As food is cooked however the fiber can break down and the water can be cooked off. Therefore, raw food has a lower ratio of calories than cooked food. By eating raw you will feel full before you consume too many calories.

Many highly processed foods also have a very low nutrient to calorie ratio. This might result in the body trying to get its required nutrients by needing more food and more food means more unnecessary calories.

Raw Foods Communicate Better with Your Body

Processed foods are designed to be laden with the basic flavors that the human body finds irresistible. We are genetically wired to crave fats, sugars and salts. When you consume such food your body is bombarded by these tastes making you want to eat more and overpowering signals that tell you that you are full.

By eating raw you can combat overeating by, having to slow down, taking in fewer calories and more nutrients, and being able to sense when your body is full. So go raw and naturally avoid overeating. - 17273

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