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From video: Raw Vegan Nutrition Explained | 40 Years of Experience with Dr. Rick Dina
Published: March 12, 2026

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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. Subscribe for more videos about fruit, natural health, and growing your own food. 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 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 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