Why People on Raw Food Diets Don't Overeat
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 Takes Longer to Eat
Eating uncooked foods generally means that you have to chew thoroughly. The reason is raw food is not partially broken down like cooked food can be. In a fast paced world, raw food can act like a speed bump, forcing you to take time and slow down. This gives your body time to figure out that it is full before you are stuffed.
Raw Food Has a Lower Calorie Ratio
Raw foods generally have more water and fiber than its cooked counterpart since the cooking process can break down the fiber and remove water. This means that there is a higher ratio of calories in cooked food which in turn means if you eat raw food you feel fuller before over consuming calories.
In addition, many highly processed foods have significantly higher calorie to nutrient ratios. Some say that consuming highly processed low nutrient food results in your body trying to eat more in order to meet its nutrient requirement.
Processed Foods Do Not Communicate As Well 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.
There are many reasons why going raw significantly reduces overeating. It takes longer to eat, it has fewer calories and more nutrients and it communicates better with your body. All these factors allow you to eat food and naturally know when it's time to stop without feeling stuffed. - 17268
Raw Food Takes Longer to Eat
Eating uncooked foods generally means that you have to chew thoroughly. The reason is raw food is not partially broken down like cooked food can be. In a fast paced world, raw food can act like a speed bump, forcing you to take time and slow down. This gives your body time to figure out that it is full before you are stuffed.
Raw Food Has a Lower Calorie Ratio
Raw foods generally have more water and fiber than its cooked counterpart since the cooking process can break down the fiber and remove water. This means that there is a higher ratio of calories in cooked food which in turn means if you eat raw food you feel fuller before over consuming calories.
In addition, many highly processed foods have significantly higher calorie to nutrient ratios. Some say that consuming highly processed low nutrient food results in your body trying to eat more in order to meet its nutrient requirement.
Processed Foods Do Not Communicate As Well 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.
There are many reasons why going raw significantly reduces overeating. It takes longer to eat, it has fewer calories and more nutrients and it communicates better with your body. All these factors allow you to eat food and naturally know when it's time to stop without feeling stuffed. - 17268
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