Raw during Wintertime

[Universal]

Peace to everyone on board,

Glad to be back at a computer again! Still don't have any power after the storm, but i'm making it through and still 100% raw in the midst of it!!

I came across a very VERY good book (been reading a LOT during this time) titled Vitamins from A to Z, written by a woman named Jewel Pookrum. (don't know if any of you have heard of it).
She didn't indicate which level of vegetarianism she is in her diet, but she has a lot of great information about vitamins, minerals, and how they are absorbed, which correct plant sources there are for them, etc. etc.
And one thing she mentioned about raw food was that it was more proper to eat in the summer months and hotter climates rather than during winter time in more temperate climates. I don't recall the exact area in the book where she mentions a few of her reasons why, but one of them off the top of my head is because of a high water content of certain raw foods, and how somehow that wouldn't be too beneficial during the winter.

Me personally, i don't feel that there is any point in time where i should be cooking my food and destroying or altering the structure of the enzymes and vital nutrients that it contains. Perhaps, there is a more beneficial and optimal raw diet that should be practiced during the wintertime that should differ slightly (or more than slightly) than during the summertime.

How do you all feel about this?? And how, if at all, do any of your raw diets differ from season to season?? Especially from the summer to the winter months (those of you in cold northeast, or midwest snowy regions)???


PEACE
Universal

[earthmama]

Hi Universal, good to "see" ya!!! Glad you made it through the storm ok. I don't have any experience with eating raw in winter yet, so can't help with that. I figure to just add more spice to balance out the yin of fresh foods in winter, but that's just me. I just wanted to say I and glad you are ok. Blessings Earthmama

[sport]

The high water content would not be an issue if you were eating dehydrated food as part of your diet.

[Revvell]

I'm not clear here on how the high water content of some foods is not beneficial during colder months. Most people don't realize how dehydrated they become in the winter so it seems to me, the more water content, the better ~ or drink more water.

As sport said, IF folk are eating more dried fruits, then it's more of an issue ~ meaning from my POV, re-hydrate before eating.

My food program ~ even though in warmer climates, changes with the season because what is available in summer is not so available in winter. I'll also be adding more frozen foods such as organic fruits as I lovvvvve my smoothies!

R.

[Universal]

Peace,

I just came across the section in the book where she mentioned about raw foods in the winter. This is straight from the book.

"Please note that we do not eat raw salads and many raw vegetables in the winter time in the temperate zone. These foods contain too much water, tend to lower the body temperature, and can injure the kidneys. Be aware that raw foods are for spring, summer, and early fall never winter in the temperate zone."


This also for me will be my first winter being raw. I'll only be in NY a week in November, the whole month of December, and the 1st week of January. And that'll be long enough for me to experiment, as far as what kind of changes if any i should (or should NOT) make with my way of eating. Considering my age, body weight & type, water composition, etc. I'm sure they all play factors in this determination when it comes to eating raw for ANYONE at ANY time of year.

Any comments from anyone who's experienced a cold winter while being raw??

[tvillemom]

I have never heard this....but I'm pretty new. I was also wondering how others eat when the weather turns chili. I have put off buying a food dehydrator, but was going to buy one from Walmart today, or order one, just because of the colder temperatures. It seems like my body CRAVES the warmer foods, so this kinda makes sense, if you think of it. Your body will actually crave what you need. ???? Any other experts?? I also think of the foods that are available, like heavier squash and pumpkins, not as heavy on the water content as say that watermelon. God knows what He's doing! HE gave us what we need during the season we need it...Just MHO!
Wendi