raw vegan
/rɔː ˈviː.ɡən/
CommonAn eating style that excludes all animal products and all food heated above roughly 118 degrees Fahrenheit.
Online, the label carries a strong identity component. People do not just eat this way, they identify as raw vegan, which gives it a community and sometimes a cult-like vibe.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | she went raw vegan for 30 days and her skin literally cleared up | A 30-day experiment produced a noticeable skin improvement. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 02 | raw vegan meal prep is just... cutting up fruit and putting it in containers | Poking fun at how simple raw vegan prep actually is. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | tried to eat raw vegan for a week. made it to day 2. | The attempt failed quickly. | |
| 04 | my cousin is raw vegan and she brings her own food to every family dinner | The dietary restriction is strict enough to require bringing personal food. |
Use it when
- Describing someone who eats only raw, unprocessed plant foods.
- Referring to a specific diet or lifestyle label.
- Discussing food choices at a restaurant or social event.
Do not use it when
- You just mean vegan. Raw vegan is more restrictive.Use “vegan” instead.
- You mean plant-based without the raw requirement.Use “plant-based” instead.
Variations and related forms
Raw vegan vs vegan
raw vegan
Raw vegan excludes all animal products AND all cooked food.
VS
vegan
Vegan excludes animal products but places no restriction on cooking.
Origin and context
A dietary philosophy rooted in 20th-century natural hygiene movements, brought into mainstream wellness culture through social media in the 2010s.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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