Got this question about raw food and plant-based eating:

“What methods do you recommend for long-term success if you don’t like bland food, complicated prep, or wasting time?

Yes...

Seriously though, I’m not against cooked food.

It has its uses in a raw plant-based lifestyle.

Like, for example, steamed cruciferous vegetables.

If the anti-raw crowd, the flavor police, or Instagram wellness influencers don’t cause you to second-guess your instincts and abandon nutrient density entirely (they reject a LOT of what actually helps people heal), it can be a great bridge depending on where you're starting from.

Fruit-based meals can work, too.

(Although, I think they’re way overrated and rarely balanced.)

Another source are enzyme-rich leafy greens for digestive support.

Eating sprouts, microgreens, and raw greens loads your body with nutrients and enzymes that support healing.

Using simple, raw dressings can boost taste without ruining nutrient density.

Lighter meals of raw fruits and veggies gives your body a break and helps it repair.

And the list goes on...

Try it all and see what happens.

Some will work, some won’t.

But you won’t know until you test it in your own body.

So make sure the food you eat (raw or cooked) actually supports your body’s healing, not just fills you up.

That’s where nutrient density comes in.

Hey, let’s face it:

You can drink all the smoothies you want.

But if your body can’t absorb and use those nutrients properly, then what really changes?

Not much.

And we’ve seen time and again that focusing on water-rich raw foods, preserving natural enzymes, and sticking to supportive habits, instead of falling back on convenience, cravings, and excuses, leads to real, lasting improvements in energy, digestion, and overall well-being.

That kind of improvement doesn’t happen by chance.

And it’s definitely not something to overlook.

For more on living raw long-term without losing your mind (or your energy), go to:

​https://www.amazon.com/author/irina-valeva​

Irina Valeva

​www.IrinaValeva.com​