The Raw Foods diet seems to be all the rage lately, and while it’s a seemingly healthy way of eating, I’m by no means an expert.
Which is why, when an acquaintance asked me: “Are Raw Foods always Gluten-Free?” – I almost caught myself saying ‘yes’ before realizing that wasn’t necessarily true.
Eating Raw Foods involves sprouting grains – and those grains can be just about anything!
Which means, if you are sprouting wheat, or barley – then no, this is not a viable solution for your gluten-free diet.
It comes down to knowing which grains, or foods in general, are gluten-free in their natural state, and which are not.
I have a few cookbooks that are based on raw food and I’ve even dabbled with a few recipes.
(Really, you need a cookbook to prepare foods that don’t require cooking?)
Ultimately, though, I like plenty of variety in my meals.
While I eat a fair amount of salads, and other foods in their raw state, I still prefer cold foods when the weather is warmer, and warming foods on colder days.
Also, if you’re going to go all out with the Raw Foods diet, it really pays to have a dehydrator.
