My 7 Day Raw Food Diet Experiment

Hello Fellow Students

In my ongoing efforts to experiment on my body and brain so you don’t have to I recently decided to go on a raw vegan diet for 7 days. Just like my College Superman Breakfast and my Superman Dinner experiments.  It was both an amazing and difficult experience. For those that know me, I’m no vegetarian, however I got some really interesting results from this little experiment which I think will really help both students and non-students alike.

My Raw Food Diet Quick Results

• Loss of 3 pounds
• Massive increase in energy
• No significant loss in muscle strength (I performed a pre/post muscle tension test and discovered only a slight loss in overall strength)
• Smoother skin
• Calmer attitude (whether this was mental or not I’m not sure, but I felt less violent overall, if anyone else has done this and had the same thing happen to them please explain it in the comments section)

What is a Raw Diet?

Going on a raw vegan diet or engaging in ‘rawism’ is not eating any food that isn’t heated above 115 degrees Fahrenheit or 46 degrees Celsius. The theory is that heating the food loses the essential nutrients and amino acids that the body needs to become and stay healthy. Typical foods are fruits, vegetables, raw nuts, legumes and sprouted grains. Some claim raw food diets result in weight loss, more energy, clear skin, improved insulin tolerance and improved health overall.

The Results Of My 7 Day Raw Food Detox Diet

The first 3 days of my raw food experiment I had extreme cravings for simple carbohydrates and meats. I remember going to dinner with a couple friends, having the raw vegetable platter and my other friends ordering a hamburger, steak and ribs. After fantasizing about licking the bbq off my friend Ruxandra’s face I decided that it would be best to keep myself quarantined from meat eaters for the remainder of the experiment.

After I had quarantined myself from the carnivores I started to lose the cravings for meat and started to see some amazing changes in my body. Take a look at the videos below where I show you exactly what happened to me over the 7 days and a great recipe for raw quinoa salad!

Day 1 Of My Raw Food Diet

Day 4 Of My Raw Food Diet

Day 7 Of My Raw Food Diet

Tips For Anyone Who Wants To Start A Raw Food Diet

I saw some amazing gains over my 7 day experiment.  Although I didn’t see any definitive changes in my brain power; I did lose weight, lowered my blood pressure, got softer skin and had much more energy than I did before. If you’re planning on going raw, make sure you’ve defined a clear start and end date. Try to work with a buddy to keep yourself accountable and most importantly, purchase a multitude of different raw foods to keep your taste buds interested.

Here are some examples:

• Sprouted grains like quinoa and wheat (however, check to make sure that the grains you’re sprouting won’t be poisonous as some grains and legumes such as kidney beans become poisonous when sprouted and not cooked).
• Lots of fruits and vegetables, I would suggest you purchase vegetables that have high amounts of amino acids and therefore proteins in them so you won’t immediately burn them off.
• Root Vegetables, I think carrots saved my life during this diet. A big carrot can keep you satisfied; it’s portable and really tasty with a great crunch. It is absolutely central if you want to stay on the path for the full 7 days.

For Students Who Want To Try A Raw Food Diet

If you’re in the middle of your college or high school classes right now I’d highly suggest that you not try the raw food diet until you have some time off. The first few days are hell; some people report massive headaches and lose of energy over the first few days. If you’re looking for more brain power, from the testing I’ve done, I didn’t see any significant increases in my recall or problem solving skills. However, I did see a massive increase in energy and incredibly smooth skin.  I’ve gone back to eating cooked food; however I’m experimenting with eating higher percentages of raw food to see if I can replicate the same results while still eating the protein I need to keep my lean body mass intact.

Tagged as: Amino acid, Raw foodism, Veganism, Vegetarianism, Weight loss