Are Plants a Good Source of Water?
Water is critical for your body. The great thing about raw fruits and vegetables is that they're rich in pure water. Our bodies are 70% water. You should still drink water when waking in the morning and between meals, because having a water-rich diet keeps you hydrated. It's true that you tend to drink less water when eating a High Raw diet because you're getting plenty of water in your foods, as opposed to cooking it out. (All that steam you see coming off of a hot cooked meal is the water your body is supposed to be getting from food itself, just like every other animal on the planet.) You'll want to drink more water if you're dehydrating some of your Raw food. In general, try not to drink during meals, as the added liquid will dilute your digestive enzymes. It's better to drink 30 minutes before, or 1.5 hours after you eat.
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