How to Stay Warm with Raw Food

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When I look at the snow outside I just want to cuddle up on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate.
We’re used to hot chocolate and warm soups to feel warm during these cold days.

I wonder Do we really need warm food to stay warm in the winter?

Especially raw foodists find it hard to stay warm in the winter. But there are great ways to stay warm even if you don’t heat your food.

I’ve got low blood pressure and get cold very quickly so I find myself a good guinea pig for this.

Here a my Top 3 ways to stay warm:

1. MOVE: Your blood circulation is your best engine to stay warm. And the best way to keep your blood circulation going is to stay active. Don’t sit still for too long but get up and move regularly. Especially moving your torso and upper body works great.
   • Twist your upper body.
   • Lift and lower your shoulders at a fast pace.
2. Keep Your Lower Back Warm: Few things makes you as cold as cool air on your lower back. A loose T-shirt or one that opens a gap as you move are devastating. Dress with clothes that cover your whole back tightly even as you move or bend forwards.
3. Avoid Cold Food: Don’t cool yourself down with cold food. Take the food out of the fridge and let it adjust to room temperature before your eat it.

A cup of hot tea to warm up your cold fingers or some spicy food also helps but in effectiveness I would not compare them to the 3 above.

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