raw foodist

Definition

Someone whose diet consists exclusively of uncooked foods, whether plant-based or carnivorous. It's a dietary philosophy that believes cooking destroys nutrients (science would beg to differ on some points).

Example Usage

She's been a raw foodist for three years and won't stop telling everyone about her kelp noodles.

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