Raw food is not what it used to be.  Raw foods are becoming very popular, and as their popularity rises, more and more tasty raw products are hitting the shelves.  Raw foods are defined as foods that have not been cooked at a temperature higher than 115° Fahrenheit, and raw foods include fresh and dried fruits and vegetables, raw nuts and seeds, and sprouted vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, seeds, and legumes.

Adding more raw foods to your diet can help you increase your nutrient intake and add to your overall health.  Raw foods are full of fiber, phytochemicals, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, all important nutrients for gaining and maintaining health.  All ten raw snacks listed below contain these pillars of health, as well as great flavor, making them perfect for calming midday hunger pains.  By replacing unhealthy snacks with any one of these raw foods, you will also be eliminating cholesterol, refined sugars, trans fats, and artificial ingredients from your diet.  Eating raw has never been better, so go ahead and try some of these snacks.  One bite and you’ll wonder why you were eating those other foods.

1. Livin Spoonful Crackers

Livin Spoonful Crackers makes raw gluten free crackers. Their crackers are made out of nutritiously dense sprouted sunflower seeds, full of vitamins and enzymes. These seeds are dehydrated at low temperatures to preserve the goodness packed in each seed. These crackers are also full of flaxseeds, vegetables, and other wholesome ingredients and seasonings. These tasty crackers come in caraway, coconut curry, pesto, pizza, sourdough, and sunny garden herb.