Can you live off a raw food diet?

Some plans require your food to stay below 104 degrees Fahrenheit, while others allow up to 118 degrees. Children, pregnant people and those with health conditions should not follow the raw food diet without a health care provider’s approval. A strict raw food diet isn’t a good fit for most people, but a modified version can be a great option. Try going “mostly raw” by eating: Cooked legumes and whole grains: Black beans, lentils, whole wheat and other legumes and grains contain protein, vitamins and fiber, but they’re not safe to eat raw. Embracing some parts of the raw food diet can be a great choice, but eating all raw, all the time is risky. Before you start any new diet, talk to your health care provider.