What Is The Raw Food Diet? Kate Middleton Might Be Able To Tell You...
Want To Look Like Kate Middleton? The Raw Food Diet Could Be The Secret...
Rachel Moss— The Huffington Post UK
She seems to have miraculously shaped up after giving birth to Prince George, and now the secret to Kate Middleton's svelte figure may have been revealed.
Well as the name suggests, dieters can't eat anything that has been cooked.
These are the most popular foods most consumed on the diet:
1. Uncooked fruit
2. Vegetables
3. Grains/seeds/nuts
4. Organic eggs
5. Raw beef
6. Beans
7. Fish/sushi
8. Fermented foods such as miso, kimchee and sauerkraut
9. Raw protein powder
10. Honey
Advocates of the raw food diet maintain that uncooked food provides higher levels of vitamins and nutrients than food that has been heated.
It is thought the Duchess of Cambridge has developed a fondness for the low fat Latin American dish ceviche – raw fish marinated in the juice of lemons or limes and spices.
“The benefits include clarity, positivity, health, energy, radiance and the ability to make choices.
“Other things people have commented on include smelling good, great skin and youthfulness. People say I look good for my age. I’m also emotionally balanced and happy,” she said.
If you're a big fan of sushi, try this raw nori roll recipe made with cauliflower rice, guacamole and fresh vegetables. Get the recipe from The Raw Food Sisters here. (credit:The Raw Food Sisters )
Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these dark chocolate muffins are made with dark cocoa powder and brown sugar. Get the full recipe from How Sweet It Is. (credit:How Sweet It Is)
Wednesday: Dark Chocolate And Nut Clusters (09 of40)
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An easy recipe for those of you who always have a chocolate craving while on the go. Get the recipe from Real Simple here. (credit:Sang An/Real Simple)
Thursday: Dark Chocolate Dipped Cherries (10 of40)
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If you can get your hands on some cherries, try this quick and easy snack idea. Get the recipe from Whole Living here. (credit:RAYMOND HOM/Whole Living )
Friday: Dark Chocolate Bark (11 of40)
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On the day of love, treat your valentine to a homemade treat with this dark chocolate bark made with almonds and sunflower seeds. Get the recipe from Kitchen Daily here. (credit:Kitchen Daily )
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Monday: Coconut Curry Soup (13 of40)
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Any lovers of curry will fall in love with a coconut curry soup. This combination of coconut milk and noodles is perfect for dinner (and lunch). Get the full recipe from chef Michael Smith here. (credit:Michael Smith )
Butternut squash is also another must-have soup. This recipe includes a total of five ingredients. Yes, five! Get the full recipe from Lick My Spoon here. (credit:Lick My Spoon)
Friday: Chicken And Lentil Soup (17 of40)
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This hearty lentil soup is not only tasty on those cold winter nights, but it is packed with healthy ingredients as well. Get the full recipe from Skinny Taste here. (credit:Skinny Taste)
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Monday: Apple Spice Granola (19 of40)
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This yummy homemade granola mixed with rolled oats, coconut flakes and almonds is the perfect addition to your morning yogurt or oatmeal. Get the full recipe by Beth of Tasty Yummies here. (credit:Tasty Yummies )
Chewy, sweet and gluten-free. These cookies will make your afternoon tea break (or early morning coffee run) taste a little better. Get the full recipe here.
Wednesday: Sweet Onion Dip (21 of40)
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Hump day means dip day, for us at least. This roasted sweet onion dip is quick and requires minimal ingredients. For dippers, try gluten-free crackers or veggies. Get the full recipe here.
Thursday: Cherry Vanilla Power Bars (22 of40)
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If you're looking for a quick snack for work or after the gym, these power bars are made with flaxseeds, almonds and dried cherries and cranberries. Get the full recipe here. (credit:Elana's Pantry )
Friday: The "Sweet Tooth"(23 of40)
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Not only does this look incredibly mouthwatering, this stuffed sweet potato recipe from With Style and Grace features dried cranberries and roasted Brussels sprouts as well. Get the full recipe here.
Monday: Chicken Lettuce Wraps (24 of40)
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Cooked chicken wrapped with sprouts, carrots and a dash of peanut miso sauce. Get the full recipe here.
Tuesday: Moroccan Chicken Stew (25 of40)
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Infused with beans, tomatoes, and zucchinis, this hearty stew is perfect for those cold winter days. Get the full recipe here. (credit:Women's Health Magazine)
After grilling or pan-frying your chicken breast slices with spices, stuff them in a whole wheat pita with an Indian-inspired yogurt sauce. Get the full recipe here.
Thursday: Hummus Crusted Chicken (27 of40)
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Hummus and chicken? Yes. This recipe involves seasoning your chicken slice with salt and pepper and covering it with hummus before baking. Get the full recipe here. (credit:Gimme Some Oven )
Friday: Chicken And Asparagus Rolls (28 of40)
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Made with chicken cutlets or breasts, this recipe is the ideal option for someone who loves their veggies as well. Get the full recipe here. (credit:Martha Stewart )
On Monday (hopefully with leftovers from a Greek salad you made on the weekend), try this salad bite recipe, combing delicious feta cheese and sour cream on a chopped cucumber slice. Get the recipe here.
Tuesday: Homemade Tzatziki(31 of40)
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Tzatziki can be healthy (and nutritious) if you make it at home. This recipe includes low-fat Greek yogurt and diced cucumbers and onions. For work, bring some whole wheat pita chips or bread for dipping purposes.Get the recipe here. (credit:Food Network )
Wednesday: Dakos(32 of40)
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This one may be a little messy, but it is the perfect snack to make at home. The combination of Kalamata olives and tomatoes makes the perfect Greek-style bruschetta. Get the recipe here. (credit:Lemon And Olives )
Thursday: Hummus (33 of40)
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Hummus is traditionally a Middle Eastern dip but it is quite popular in some Greek recipes. This recipe can be made with Greek yogurt as well — how healthy! Get the recipe here. (credit:Chef In You )
Friday: Mini Chicken Souvlaki Bites(34 of40)
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Keeping with our trend of bite-sized options, we also have this Greek souvlaki bite recipe made with fresh oregano and chicken breast. Get the recipe here. (credit:Maypurr.com)
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Monday: Microwaved Sweet Potato (36 of40)
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If you have a mini-oven or microwave at work, pop in a sweet potato for a couple of minutes, split it open and add a splash of orange juice on top. The best part? You can eat it right out of the skin. (credit:Shutterstock)
Tuesday: Roasted Snap Peas (37 of40)
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On Tuesday, make sure you get a dose of your green veggies. We love this sesame roasted snap pea recipe that will only take 10 minutes to prep the night before. Get the full recipe here. (credit:TheKitchn)
Wednesday : Glazed Carrots (38 of40)
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Instead of bringing carrots and dip, try this recipe for glazed carrots with cardamon and ginger that will give you an extra kick during your lunch hour. Get the recipe here. (credit:Kitchen Daily )
Thursday: Kale Chips (39 of40)
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Kale may have been so 2013, but it's still a nutritious leafy green you can eat all year round. Even though we've seen tons of variations of kale chips, this zesty flavoured one seemed particularly appealing. Get the recipe here. (credit:A Spicy Perspective )
But writing on health site Alternative Medicine, naturopathic doctor and nutritionist Cathy Wong points out that some foods are actually better for us after cooking.
"Certain vitamins, such as vitamin C and folate, are destroyed by heat. Other foods, however, become more healthful after cooking, because the fibrous portion is broken down. For example, cooked tomatoes contain three to four times more lycopene than raw tomatoes.
"Cooking also promotes the formation of potentially harmful compounds in food during high heat cooking, such as advanced glycation end products and heterocyclic amines," she says.
We're not denying that Kate Middleton looks fantastic, but on day of bad weather, we can't imagine anything worse than a plate of cold food!