# What Happens When You Go Raw Vegan? (Real Experience) | Lissa and Nate Maris

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Published: 2026-05-05T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Is the raw vegan diet the ultimate health upgrade or is there more to the story? Lissa and Nate Maris from Raw Food Romance join Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room to break down what really happens when you go all-in on raw foods. They share their journey, the benefits they've experienced, and the challenges most people don't talk about. Plus, we take a look at the science behind raw diets, including studies on weight loss, heart health, and potential risks. Lissa and Nate also open up about their own romance that spawned from their raw food diet. 🧠 You'll learn: - What a raw vegan diet actually is — and what you can (and can't) eat - Why some people experience rapid weight loss and increased energy - The biggest mistakes beginners make when going raw - Whether raw vegan diets are nutritionally complete - The science behind raw diets — including benefits for heart health and metabolism - Potential risks like nutrient deficiencies and low calorie intake - Whether you need to go 100% raw to see results - Practical tips for adding more raw foods into your daily routine 🎉 Las Vegas Plant Powered Party 👉 https://bit.ly/ChefAJParty 🔥 The Ultimate Raw Vegan Bundle (ends May 11) 👉 https://bit.ly/rawveganbundle2026 📗 PlantYou Quickies - Pre-order Now 👉 https://amzn.to/48EquQQ 📕 Raw Food Romance Skool, E-Books, Recipes and More 👉 http://www.sociatap.com/rawfoodromance 🎉 International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine 👉 https://www.pcrm.org/icnm 🙏 Support The Exam Room Podcast & PCRM 👉 https://bit.ly/SupportExamRoom - About Us - The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across t…

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