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Nama J2 Juicer

Published: March 12, 2026
Video Description
In this episode of the Raw Life Show, Paul Nison interviews Dr. Rick Dina, a raw vegan for nearly 40 years and a leading educator in raw food nutrition.
Dr. Dina explains the science behind the raw vegan diet and why some people thrive while others struggle. We discuss the most important nutrients on a raw food diet, including omega-3 fats, vitamin B12, protein, and how to structure a healthy plant-based lifestyle that works long term.
Dr. Dina also shares his personal daily diet, his experience working with thousands of people, and the common mistakes people make when starting a raw vegan diet.
Topics covered include:
• Is a raw vegan diet the healthiest way to eat?
• Why success rates dropped with social media
• The biggest mistakes people make on a raw diet
• Omega-3 fats and whether vegans need supplements
• Vitamin B12 and why it matters
• Protein needs on a raw vegan diet
• The difference between low-fat and higher-fat raw diets
• What Dr. Rick Dina eats in a typical day
If you want to learn how to do a raw vegan diet correctly and sustainably, this interview provides decades of experience and science-based insights.
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See Rick Dina's Website at:
https://rawfoodeducation.com/
0:00 Introduction – Raw Vegan Diet Science with Dr. Rick Dina
0:26 Rick Dina’s 38+ Years on a Raw Vegan Diet
1:27 Is a Proper Raw Food Diet the Healthiest Way to Eat?
2:05 Social Media vs Real Nutrition Science
3:40 What Does “Success” on a Raw Diet Actually Mean?
6:24 Why Do Some Diets Work for Some People but Not Others?
9:11 Why Fruit-Only Diets Often Fail Long Term
12:50 Two Raw Diet Schools: High Fruit vs High Fat
14:04 Myths About Fruit Causing Diabetes
15:32 Why Some People Need More Fat on a Raw Diet
17:15 Fat Intake Recommendations for Raw Vegans
19:30 How Many Meals a Day Should You Eat?
19:57 Where Raw Vegans Get Omega-3 Fatty Acids
22:06 How Much Lettuce Is Needed for Omega-3s?
22:48 Seeds vs Supplements for Omega-3
24:41 Understanding Omega-3 Lab Testing
26:49 Are Algae Omega-3 Supplements Necessary?
29:50 Should Raw Vegans Take Omega-3 Supplements?
32:24 Vitamin B12 on a Raw Vegan Diet
36:44 Why Ignoring B12 Can Be Dangerous
38:01 How Much Protein Do Raw Vegans Need?
40:27 How Vegetables Complete the Amino Acid Profile
41:02 Do You Need Beans for Enough Protein?
42:44 Rick Dina’s Daily Raw Food Diet Example
45:06 What a Typical Raw Vegan Day of Eating Looks Like
47:00 How Many Vegetables Should You Eat Daily?
48:08 Ideal Fat Percentage on a Raw Diet
49:18 Sleep Needs on a Raw Vegan Diet
50:24 The Role of Sprouts in Raw Nutrition
52:04 Sea Vegetables for Iodine and Minerals
53:18 Ocean Pollution and Sea Vegetables vs Fish
55:45 Sea Vegetables to Avoid (Hijiki Warning)
56:41 Rick Dina’s Courses and Raw Food Education Website
59:18 Final Advice for Raw Vegan Success
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Get even more raw food health videos at my member site!
http://www.rawlifehealthshow.com
SAVE $55 (10%) off the Nama J2 Juicer WORLDWIDE by using coupon code "PAUL10" at https://tinyurl.com/j2juicer
Referenced Links:
Check out my Amazon store with all my favorite products (including referenced books or products)
https://www.amazon.com/shop/therawlifehealthshow
When you use the links above, the companies will share a small commission with Paul so he can continue his educational work.
Thank you for helping me to continue to do what I love and to make videos for you. Thank You for using my links instead of others.
You can find me on Social Media:
on https://www.facebook.com/healthwatchman/
on https://www.instagram.com/paulnison/
on https://twitter.com/Paulnison
https://tiktok.com/@fruitfultrees?lang=en
Music by http://www.audionautix.com
Music by Joseph Israel http://josephisrael.com