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Since the 1950's, there has been a debate among those in the physical culture regarding cooked vs. raw food diets. Among natural bodybuilders, this debate still goes on. Some of the arguments are that you need meat protein to build muscle.

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. They seem to be able to build strong muscle without eating cooked foods, wonder how that works?

A Gorilla's diet is 100 percent raw as are the diets of the other animal's listed. You can be healthy and build a strong, well-sculpted body with raw organic fruits, green leafy vegetables, nuts and sunflower seeds.

Cooked foods are known to clog the body's digestive system which puts a strain and saps energy from other parts of your body. It takes a strong mind and will to be successful at a raw bodybuilding diet. There are some raw food bodybuilders who have found that cooked foods give muscles a temporary inflated look. A foundation needs to be built for muscle to grow, and this can only be done with all natural proteins and carbs that are 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. When I speak of fruit, I mean botanical fruit. Botanical fruits are fruit that contains seed that regenerate more fruit within itself. These include but not limited to avocado, cucumber, red and green peppers, squash, and tomatos.

You will find the benefits and advantages to a raw food diet versus a cooked diet for your natural bodybuilding routine. It is important to keep a journal and document what you are eating and how you feel.

You will see that you will have lasting, healthy results that will last much longer with a natural foundation.