3 DAYS BEFORE THE RAW FOOD CHALLENGE...
The next two weeks contain mainly plant-based foods. So it's worth taking a look at your supplies. What non-perishable foods do you have that are suitable for vegan dishes? For example, (pseudo) grains such as millet, quinoa or oatmeal are good for soaking instead of conventional cooking.
1 DAY BEFORE THE RAW FOOD CHALLENGE...
Today you need to take a critical look at your fridge. Because you probably won't find many things on your plate in the next 14 days. Fruit yoghurts, sausage, butter and ready-made products are highly processed and are pasteurized and ultra-heated during the manufacturing process. This also includes fresh milk and juices. Check the best-before date and give away food that is about to expire. Foods such as raw milk cheese and raw milk belong in the fridge during the Raw Food Challenge. For the brave among you who can imagine eating raw eggs and meat in the form of tartare or beef carpaccio, this is also allowed.
#CHALLENGEACCEPTED: LOS GEHT'S!
Here we go today. Be aware of what you are consuming with every bite. Especially when you change your eating habits, it's important to be mindful of the food you eat. It helps to discover the new tastes and maybe even discover one or two new favorite foods!
DAY 7 OF THE RAW FOOD CHALLENGE - THE INTERIM BALANCE SHEET
Take a piece of paper and a pen and take stock. What are you doing well with? Do you already notice a difference in your well-being? Perhaps you are sleeping better? Write down your successes and feelings of achievement and stay motivated for the next week.
DAY 14 OF THE RAW FOOD CHALLENGE...
You did it! 14 raw food days are now behind you. Maybe you've given up animal products completely? Be sure to record your experiences so that you can use them as a benchmark later on. Have you discovered new favorite foods or learned to appreciate raw food cuisine? Share your experience with our community! We can't wait to hear how you got on!
Sources:
Here's the raw food study by the University of Giessen: https://www.uni-giessen.de/fbz/fb09/institute/VKE/nutr-ecol/veroeff/voeff-epid/dissstrassner
Hans Konrad Biesalski, Matthias Pirlich, Stephan C. Bischoff, Arved
Weimann (2017) : Ernährungsmedizin, Thieme Verlag Stuttgart
This text provides inspiration and ideas for everyday life. These are no substitute for a conscious and balanced diet.