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Carol Alt's Raw Food Diet
Nutritionist Dana Angelo White on
Carol Alt's Raw Food Diet
Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC/L is a registered dietitian and certified athletic trainer who earned her master's degree in nutrition education from Teachers College- Columbia University and undergraduate degree from Quinnipiac University in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training.
Bread, Pasta & Sweets (carbs)
in moderation
Red Meat
in moderation
Fruits & Vegetables
always
Milk & Dairy
in moderation
Alcohol
never
Fast Weight Loss
nutritionist
strongly agrees
Feeling Healthier
nutritionist
kind of disagrees
Simple Rules
nutritionist
kind of disagrees
Frequent Meals
nutritionist
kind of agrees
Great Tasting Food
nutritionist
kind of disagrees
Easy To Eat Out
nutritionist
kind of agrees
Affordable
nutritionist
kind of disagrees
A Nutritionist Weighs in...
There are always benefits from eating a diet rich in fresh and seasonal ingredients. This plan focuses on increased fruit and vegetable consumption and introduces dieters to the health benefits of sprouted grains, nuts, and fresh fish. Overall, it is too restrictive. It is true that extreme exposure to heat or lengthy cooking time can destroy some nutrients, however, it can also improve the nutrient content, flavor, and digestibility of certain foods as well.
Though Alt’s testimonials are compelling, she treated her body so badly before she started eating raw foods that any healthy changes would have improved how she felt. When considering the disordered eating behaviors of a young model, of course eating fruits and vegetables would help her to feel better!
Also, there are many dangers associated with the consumption of raw meats and dairy products. Improper handling or storage of any of these foods risks making dieters very ill from bacterial exposure.
Some aspects of this plan could be implemented into a healthy eating plan, but if dieters only focus on the foods given in this plan, they may find themselves unsatisfied while they also may be missing out on various important nutrients.
You’ll spend more time growing food rather than cooking it…
Some dieters may not find this diet to be very practical, especially if they are preparing meals for an entire family. There is little guidance offered on how to plan menus and not enough recipes to establish a permanent eating regimen. Many of the recipes are complex and time consuming, as they require sprouting, soaking and germinating nuts, seeds, and grains for hours before meals can be made.
Also, there are numerous expensive ingredients and tools for dieters to purchase. Though not all products are necessary, they could add up if dieters do not already have any of them in their kitchens. Finally, there are also some fairly outlandish suggestions for dieters to follow, such as carrying cold-pressed olive oil and sea salt around when dining out.
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