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There has been a debate on raw diets vs. cooked diets in the physical culture since the early 1950’s. Among natural bodybuilders, this debate still goes on. This argument is focused mainly on the source of protein coming from a meat source.

Raw bodybuilders have found and proven that you can build a stronger body with natural protein sources such as Hemp Seed Powder and Wheat Grass, which are both rich in protein and iron.

There are immeasurable advantages of a raw food diet for a natural bodybuilder. A raw food diet provides more lifting strength and you are able to have less rest time between sets. Cooked food is depleted of vital nutrients such as enzymes, vitamins and minerals, all removed during the cooking process.

You look at the strongest animals such as the gorilla, hippo, rhino, elephant, and they are all consumers of raw food. How do these animals build such strong muscles and incredible strength without a diet of meat and cooked foods?

The animals listed are all on 100 percent raw food diets. A diet of raw foods of organic fruits, green leafy vegetables, seeds and nuts can and will help you build a well defined body of lean muscle.

Your body becomes clogged and weighed down by cooked foods and is depleted of the energy sources needed for bodybuilding. Building a strong, sculpted body with a raw food diet takes a strong mind with a strong will to succeed. There are some raw food bodybuilders who have found that cooked foods give muscles a temporary inflated look. A real foundation of muscle is built upon a raw food diet of whole proteins and carbohydrates that can only be found in raw, uncooked foods.

When you think of all the nutrients that are just in fruit, you can see the benefits that you would gain from eating them. Botanical fruits are what I am referring to when I speak of fruits. Bontanical fruit is seeded fruit that regenerates within itself to create more fruit. These are fruits such as cucumbers, red and green peppers, squash, avocados, tomatoes and many more.

Continue your research on this website on the benefits and health advantages of a raw food diet versus a cooked food diet for your bodybuilding regime. It is important to keep a journal and document what you are eating and how you feel.

You are building a natural and healthy foundation that will last as long as you continue to build.

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- Jessica P