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raw-food-faq Welcome to the Raw Food FAQ here at Raw Food Freedom!

It recently occured to me that all the questions I receive via email could be really useful to the world at large.

So here we are! The FAQ is open!

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  • General raw food diet questions
  • Raw food nutrition, micronutrients, etc.
  • Food storage, ripening tips, preparation advice
  • How to deal with social situations eating raw
  • Any other raw food question!

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  • Questions about complex personal health issues that I couldn't possibly answer adequately without a lot more information - you're better off doing coaching!
  • How to write stupid fruit songs - it can't be taught, unfortunately

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The Raw Food FAQ

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Conventional Raw or Organic Cooked?  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Josh!

Could you please tell me, if there are no organic bananas and dates available most of the time, should we go on raw or organic cooked???

Thank ...

How To Eat Coconut  starstarstarstarstar
Dear Josh,

I'd like to know, how to combine coconut water and coconut flesh.
Does it work with greens and veggies, or better with fruit? And if fruit,...

Raw Vegan Salad Dressing Ideas???  starstarstarstarstar
Hi, Im transitioning from a vegetarian diet to a raw vegan diet like the one described here or by Dr. Graham's 80/10/10. Im starting to get the majority ...

Dealing with Cravings on a Raw Food Diet  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Josh,

What if it is not a burrito that you are craving, but rather craving steamed veggies??? I've been LFRV for over two years now, but still struggle ...

Daily Sodium Intake and Salt  starstarstarstarstar
Hi Josh,

Just wanted to get your opinion on this. If I'm not getting the daily 500mg of sodium from plants, does it matter if I supplement a little ...

Teeth on Raw Food Diet  starstarstarstarstar
I know this is a common subject, and I don't mean to question the raw diet (been raw now 2 months 801010 style, lovin it) but just observe what I can. I ...

Where are your vids on this site Josh?  Not rated yet
Ditto -wanted to share your vid with someone about food cravings. Can you point out where they are please? Thanks.
Hope all's well for you!

Josh's ...

Stupidly Simple Raw Food Recipes  Not rated yet
When is a hard copy of your book going to be available?

Josh's Answer:

Good question! I have no plans for a hard copy right now. If more people ...

More Constipated on Fruit, Why???  Not rated yet
Hi Josh!

I recently started a LFRV diet and had to stop it because I became SO SO constipated more than usual. I don't understand why because I thought ...

Weight gaining on raw food  Not rated yet
What would be a diet for a raw food athlete? I workout regularly and need to find out what a good pre & post workout meal or drinks should be. The majority ...

Low Fat Salad Dressing?  Not rated yet
Hi! My dilemma is salad dressing. Everything about this low fat raw vegan diet jives with me except I cant seem to give up oil in my salad dressing. I ...

Seaweed  Not rated yet
Hi Josh!

Here I am again :-)

What is your opinion on Nori or Dulse?

Thanks!!

Josh's Answer:

I'm not a fan. Seaweed get a lot of hype about ...

Dealing with family on a raw food diet  Not rated yet
When I started dated my boyfriend 9 yrs ago, I was eating meat and consuming dairy and eggs. I also have 2 children 16 and 22 and they like meat and eggs ...

3 meals or 5 meals  Not rated yet
Hi Josh!

Thanks for your info, so great!!!

My question is if it is also good to have 5 meals, 4 meals with just one or the most 2 fruit, instead ...

Is 80 10 10 just for raw foodists?  Not rated yet
Hey Josh,
I just became an ovo-lacto vegetarian earlier this week. I have been trying to find a good ratio for my macronutrients and find a diet that ...

A Few Simple Questions  Not rated yet
Hey Josh,
First off, love your videos! You inspired me to take on being a raw foodist. I have always loved fruits and vegetables a ton and think it is ...

What To Eat On A Raw Food Diet?  Not rated yet
I was reading your 'What To Eat' example and 10 bananas seems like alot. Isn't that way too much sugar? I think I would feel sick if I ate 10 bananas.

Josh'...

How much fat do we need?  Not rated yet
I'm looking for information about how much fat we really need in the diet. Is it just the essential fatty acids omega 3 and omega 6? I see that they say ...

Where to get good dates?  Not rated yet
What's the best variety and where do you get the freshest ones?

Josh's Answer:

Hey Nina!

I order my dates from Bautista Family Organic Date ...

Making the transition to eating raw  Not rated yet
Thank you for replying so quickly!

You really are a star and you've inspired me to push on with my transition and to recover from my anorexia.

It'...

Going Raw as a Teenager  Not rated yet
Hey! I'm a 15 year old male. I really really want to become a raw vegan! I'm currently a vegetarian and I'm slowly making the transition into becoming ...

How much fruit should I eat?  Not rated yet
Hellooo Josh :D

I have been a vegan for just under 2 years now and have been beginning my transition to a raw food diet for a couple of months.
I began ...

Orange Juice and Food Combining  Not rated yet
Why do you and others choose to use a citrus juicer to juice oranges leaving out the pulp? why don't you then use the whole orange including the pulp? What ...

Can I cure type 2 diabetes on the 80/10/10 diet?  Not rated yet
Hi. I've suffered type 2 diabetes for 12 years.Do you think that the 80-10-10 diet can cure my problem?

With regards,

Mario Falatycki

Josh's ...

Can I base my diet off of veggies instead of fruit?  Not rated yet
I am totally down with the 80-10-10 idea, but can't afford the book right now, and am eating almost entirely off food stamps. Fortunately, I live in the ...

Is freezing fresh fruits okay?  Not rated yet
What are your thoughts on freezing your fresh fruits for future consumption? Is it no longer considered 'raw'?

Also, what are your thoughts on dried ...

Questions about eating raw on a cruise ship  Not rated yet
Hi!

I'm a longtime raw foodie. I really enjoyed reading your report about being a raw vegan on cruise ships. I wonder if any particular cruise line ...

Should children and toddlers eat a raw food diet?  Not rated yet
I would love to hear any thoughts you might have on a raw vegan diet for pregnant/nursing women and/or thoughts on a raw vegan diet for infants, toddlers,...

Can I eat raw sweet potatoes?  Not rated yet
Hi! I am reading your site and looking to see about raw sweet potatoes. I love them... should I not include them in this transition?

Josh's Answer:...

Where can I find a good nutrition calculator?  Not rated yet
I attended a meet up a couple of weeks ago in which I heard about a nutrition calculator to measure ratios of carbohydrates/protein/fats for a mac but ...

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