Are you interested in learning more about the raw foods diet, but are perplexed by so many views and paths to take? There are many ways to "eat raw", but only one that is likely to be your favorite. A variety of factors should be taken into account to get an idea of which foods to eat. There are many raw food books that stem from a pure, 100% raw diet. Many authors write their own raw food cookbooks that show you how to follow their specific diet with simple to more complex recipes.

One way to tell which direction to go is to follow what sounds good to eat. Usually, this means choosing a balance between four different categories. One is fruit, two is nuts and seeds, three is vegetables and four is superfoods. The last one, superfoods, can also be a fruit, nut or vegetable, but is often more energy dense. Maybe you are attracted to eating lots of fruit to start you on the raw road. There are lots of raw fruit recipes in many a raw cookbook to keep things interesting. You can make raw pies and fancy pudding all from just fruit.

For some, eating more nuts and seeds calls to them. These foods are more grounding and offer a heavier, building nature. They are great for those who need to add on some extra pounds or for those who don't want to lose more. There are many wonderful raw recipes that can be created out of nuts and seeds. Seed cheese, pates, burgers, and just about any kind of food you can think off are all included in a vast array of raw recipes by popular raw cookbook authors. If you liked the taste of meat, you can most likely find a substitute in the raw world.

For those of you who feel like keeping down the calories, but eating delicious, colorful meals, raw vegetables and leafy greens might compose a greater portion of your dietary intake. You can throw some kale or parsley into a smoothie with a bit of superfood algae, like spirulina. Green leafy vegetables actually give you the protein you need to fuel your day, but don't make you gain the weight you might when eating raw meals made from nuts and seeds. Some raw books advocate a high vegetable diet because it is alkaline to the body and is a great way to detox from previous "unhealthy" food choices.

No matter the course you initially decide to pursuit on the raw diet, you can rest assure you will definitely notice positive changes in your health and physical energy. Sure, there might be some occasional indulgences that might not be the best ever. A piece of raw chocolate cake or raw lemon pudding is fine. They are often the way to eat healthier desserts instead of lifeless junk food. If eating raw desserts becomes your thing, there are no end to raw food cookbooks with extensive dessert sections. The pictures are inspiring just alone, but once you taste these tasty, decadent sweet treats you will never go back to baked, flour based, refined food cake.