An example of my favorite raw treats are:

raw cashew coconut butter, ingredients are: raw coconut, raw cashews, raw agave nectar, and a teeny bit of natural salt.

Kelp noodles, ingredients: raw kelp

Raw brazil nut butter, ingredients: raw brazil nuts, with a teeny bit of natural salt

And, VERY OCCASIONALLY, I plan to have raw coconut chocolate butter, ingredients: raw coconut, raw cacoa powder, and a pinch of natural salt. I do not think it contains agave.


What do you all think of such foods? Other processed raw foods I like the taste of, are dehydrated crackers, and raw olives.

I understand that the IDEAL foods are 100% raw and unaltered; foods in their, pure, natural form, the way they are found in nature. Therefore, raw fruit, raw mid greens, and raw nuts and seeds in their shells (not the type you buy that are already out of their shells) sound to me, like the ideal foods.

How damaging are those raw treats I mentioned? Although not in their natural state, how much damage do you think it does to have them once a week?

It is a frustrating thought, actually; that a 4 ingredients treat can hold you back from achieving optimal health, JUST because it has been altered from its natural state. Although not ideal food, it is not COMPLETELY toxic, either. Do where does it stand?

leigh,

No one knows how "damaging" processed raw foods are. It matters how one feels one them. I find that the more of them I eat the less I like their flavor, texture, or the way I feel afterwards. Others who have long since become fully raw can still eat them, even daily, and feel fine. I say eat whatever you want that's raw and makes you feel happy and vigorous, or occasionally satisfies some sensual need. If you read your body and its responses, it shouldn't matter what everyone else thinks about gourmet raw, especially as there actually is no consensus of opinion!