With warmer weather, longer days, and increased sun exposure, now is a good time to start eating more raw and lightly cooked foods. These types of foods are cooling, alkalinizing, contain fewer saturated fats, and are high in antioxidants. They also promote weight loss after winter, where we have often gained a few pounds as insulation against the cold.
The best ways to consume these types of foods are:
- Raw salads.
- Local fruit: berries are a great choice.
- Juicing.
- Sprouting grains.
- Sautéing, blanching, or stir-frying veggies.
- Eating roti or chapatti instead of baked goods and bread.
Most people should not be eating entirely raw and should incorporate white fish and small amounts of chicken into their diets. Some people experience a mild detoxification reaction when they begin juicing. If symptoms such as lethargy or fatigue last for more than one week, I advise eating more lightly cooked foods and less raw foods.