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General HealthRaw Food Chicago - Resources for Eating a Raw Food Diet in Chicago
Where to Find Raw Food in Chicago
If you?re looking for raw food in Chicago, one of the best places to buy is Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods is the largest (and most popular) organic food market. There are three Whole Foods stores in Chicago?one in Gold Coast, another in Lake View, and the third in Lincoln Park. Chicago also has a number of independently owned natural grocery stores including Newleaf Natural Grocery, and True Nature Foods.
How to Buy Raw Food--Fresh From Your Local Farmers
You can also buy raw food from local farmers through a program called a CSA. CSA stands for ?Community Supported Agriculture.? When you join a CSA, you?ll receive a box of fresh produce each week from local farmers. Local CSA?s in the Chicago/Oak Park area include: Sandhill Organics, Kings Hill Farm, Family Farms, and Growing Home. To find a CSA near you, visit Local Harvest?s website.
Another great source for raw food is local farmers? markets. To find organic produce at Chicago farmers? markets, you will have to ask around. Most of the produce is conventionally raised.
Raw Food Restaurants in Chicago
Over the last 5 years, more raw food restaurants have opened their doors, as consumers seek healthier alternatives to the destructive American diet of processed foods and excess fat. Raw food restaurants are a great way to eat healthy when traveling. Chicago has three raw food restaurants for you to enjoy. For more information on Chicago raw food restaurants, be sure to grab The Raw Food Restaurant Guide.
Raw Food Support Groups in Chicago
The best way to succeed on a raw food diet is to have people who encourage and support you. Chicago is fortunate to have several raw food support groups. One is ?Raw Food Chicago? and this group maintains a website online. You can also join The Chicago Raw Food Meetup group, which has 455 members and meets once a month to talk and eat together.
Whatever you do, try to incorporate more raw foods into your diet. Your body will thank you!
Emily Rutherford has been eating a raw vegan diet since 2003. She publishes The Raw Food Restaurant Guide, which includes up-to-date listings of raw food restaurants worldwide, plus where to buy organic produce when traveling. To grab your free copy, visit The Raw Food Restaurant Guide. |