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Raw Food for Real People
by Rod RotondiMany have touted the health and energy benefits of raw foods, but few have presented recipes and instructions for making raw food appealing -- and satisfying -- to everyone. Chef Rod Rotondi demonstrates that going raw isn't hard -- in fact, it's fun, easy, and more delicious than you've ever imagined. You will learn all the fundamentals of preparing your own raw foods at home, including setting up your raw kitchen, transitioning to raw foods, sprouting, dehydration, and raising your kids on raw foods. Best of all, he offers a wealth of recipes for smoothies, breakfast, appetizers, soups, salads, dressings, entrées, and decadent desserts. Rod demonstrates that the best -- and utterly delectable -- way to go green and get healthy is to eat fresh food in its natural state. Includes contributions by the foremost authorities on raw-food nutrition: * Brian Clement, MD * Gabriel Cousens, MD * Compton Rom Bada * Robert O. Young, PhD
Raw Food/Real World: 100 Recipes to Get the Glow
by Sarma Melngailis Matthew KenneyAn edgy, sexy, and practical guide to making and presenting raw meals that entice and satisfy any type of diet In this lushly illustrated book, chef Matthew Kenney and Sarma Melngailis will show readers that raw food does not mean bland, unsatisfying meals. By teaching new skills such as dehydrating, Vita-Mix blending, and a nuanced understanding of spices, this book will explore a whole new outlook on dining that transfers beautifully and easily from their acclaimed kitchen to yours. They also address the positives of eating raw food, and how you can benefit from them even if you don’t plan to keep strictly to raw food, and they take us to meet some of the zany characters from the raw food universe. A more practical version of Raw, with the sexier feeling of Marco Pierre White’s White Heat, Raw Food Real World is destined to become a top-shelf cookbook classic for lovers of colorful, flavorful, inventive, and healthy food.
Raw Food: A Complete Guide for Every Meal of the Day
by Erica Palmcrantz Aziz Irmela LiljaRaw food is more than a diet. It's a lifestyle and a movement. The stories of weight loss, increased energy, healthy-looking skin, and better digestion are seemingly endless. However, many people are turned off by the difficulty and unpleasantness of eating only (or even primarily) foods cooked below 104 degrees Fahrenheit. With dozens of recipes accompanied with beautiful, full-color photographs, Erica Palmcrantz and Irmela Lilja prove that eating raw foods can be simple, inexpensive, and delicious. No one should have to sacrifice time, money, or flavor to enjoy the astounding health advantages of going raw. Learn how to soak and sprout vegetables and nuts to increase the nutritional value, what types of kitchen tools are best for preparing raw food, and which foods to have on-hand for use in raw recipes. From creative salads to spicy burritos to chocolate mousse, every recipe will broaden your raw-food horizons. Complete with recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and side dishes, Raw Food is an innovative approach to a wholesome way of eating.
Raw Food: A two-week healthy eating plan (Try-It Diet)
by Adams MediaThink all diets have to be boring and bland? Think again. With Try-It Diet: Raw Food, you’ll get a taste for the nutritional plan without having to give up great tasting food like Blueberry Muffins, Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Taters, and Coconut Wraps. Now the information you need to start eating healthy and living fully is right at your fingertips. And with two weeks worth of original menus complete with easy-to-follow recipes, you’ll be able to stick to the plan without being stuck eating the same thing every day. Go ahead and give it a try!
Raw Food: Fast, Fresh, Easy Vegan Food
by Anat FritzThis raw vegan cookbook provides 65 recipes for quick, inventive meals that are bursting with vitamins.A raw food diet consists of vegan dishes made without using canned, refined, or chemically processed food, or heating anything above 118°F (48°C). This means that ingredients retain key nutrients that can be otherwise lost during the cooking process. It's also a great way to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet, and, by its nature, is low in trans fats, saturated fats, and preservatives.Raw Food is filled with 65 quick, easy recipes for hearty main meals, sumptuous desserts, and irresistible smoothies that use well-known, easily available ingredients in delicious combinations. Recipes are inspired by cuisines from around the world, with everything from the luscious lassi to red pepper pesto, and sweet and Meditteranean ratatouille to Key lime pie. Preparation techniques are simple, so the recipes can generally be made quickly and without needing expensive or complicated equipment.You don't have to change your whole lifestyle to feel the benefits; just start with a few meals a week. Raw Food provides all the recipes you need to produce healthy, flavorful food--and all without turning on the oven.
Raw Foods: 50 Essential Recipes for Today's Busy Cook (The Best of Everything®)
by Adams MediaEverything® cookbooks are a popular choice for home cooks looking for fresh, original recipes that only taste like you’ve spent all day in the kitchen. Here are fifty of the freshest, healthiest, raw food recipes. You’ll find all you need to try out the raw food lifestyle, with recipes ranging from Mango Green Smoothies to Pasta Primavera.
Raw Garden: Over 100 Healthy and Fresh Raw Recipes
by Lisa MontgomeryGet the most out of your garden with these delicious raw food recipes!If you love growing your own fruits and vegetables, but are unsure how to start using your harvest, now is your chance to learn. Whether you're new to gardening or have been doing it for years, Raw Garden is the perfect resource to help you create dishes based on ingredients found in your garden by sharing simple, delicious raw food recipes for you to try. From salads and snacks, to main dishes and desserts, Raw Garden has some of the best raw food recipes you can find.Some of the over 100 delicious and creative recipes featured in Raw Garden include Curry Carrot Salad, Cranberry Walnut Coleslaw, Southwestern Stuffed Avocadoes, Goji Coconut Cream Sauce, Pine Nut Parmesan, Turkey Nut Burgers, Sea Spaghetti Alfredo, Banana Ice Cream, Pineapple Salsa, and much more!Packed with lots of practical and helpful information, Raw Garden also includes:* Tips on planning your garden* Benefits of growing and eating raw food* How to garden in small living spaces* A guide to the art of bee- and chicken-keepingWith unique and exciting raw recipes, Raw Garden is sure to bring your gardening, and your meals, to new heights!
Raw Magic
by Kate MagicThere are some foods that have the power to change your life. There are certain foods that when you eat them, your body is in heaven, your cells start singing, your mind becomes ecstatic. "Yes," they cry in unison, "Yes, these are the foods that I have been waiting for. These are the foods that I have been craving, that my body has been missing my whole life." Sometimes, it is a particular nutrient you have been lacking. But more often with these foods it is their synergistic properties. They have a magical energy that comes not only from the synergy of their nutritional composition but from the way they are grown, the lands they are from, their history. Many of them are sacred plants in their countries of origin. What distinguishes Raw Magic from other raw food books is its emphasis on remarkable raw superfoods that can now be accessed at natural food stores and online. It's new, it's magic. Kate Magic is a raw food superstar in her United Kingdom home, but also often flies to North America for teachings and events. She also supervises the well-trafficked website rawliving.com.
Raw Potluck
by Lisa MontgomeryEntertain with delicious raw dishes! Parties, social gatherings, and community suppers provide opportunities to share your passion for raw food. Why not engage and interact with friends and family around great raw dishes that everyone will enjoy?Raw Potluckmakes it easy! Raw lifestyle expert Lisa Montgomery has gathered recipes from her fellow potluckers, along with several of her own recipes, to create a collection that offers something for everyone and is sure to please even the pickiest eaters! Some of the over 100 fun and festive recipes featured inRaw Potluckinclude, Pesto Spinach Portobello, Rustic Tomato Bread, Honey Lemonade, Savory Basil Soup, Thai Green Mango Salad, Veggie Collard Wraps, Maki-Sushi Rolls, “Rawsmati” Ryce, Feel-Good Fudge, Almond-Coconut Macaroons, and much more! Packed with lots of practical and helpful information,Raw Potluckalso includes: • Guide to planning your own raw potluck • Tips for creating a community for your raw get-togethers • And so much more! Whether you need new ideas for entertaining groups of friends or are looking to start your very own raw community potluck,Raw Potluckis your source for exciting and tasty meals.
Raw Spirit: In Search of the Perfect Dram
by Iain BanksA fascinating journey through Scotland's famous distilleries with legendary author Iain Banks No true Scotsman can resist the allure of the nation's whisky distilleries. In an absorbing voyage as interesting to non-drinkers as to true whisky connoisseurs, sci-fi and literary author Iain Banks explores the rich heritage of Scottish whisky, from the largest and most famous distilleries to the smallest, most obscure operations.Whisky is more than a drink: it's a culture, a binder that joins together people, places and products far across Scotland's rugged terrain. Switching from cars to ferries to bicycles, Banks crisscrosses his homeland, weaving an engrossing narrative from the strange people, fascinating traditions, and downright bizarre places he encounters on his journey down Scotland's great golden road.
Raw Survival: Living the Raw Lifestyle On and Off the Grid (The Complete Book of Raw Food Series #8)
by Lisa MontgomeryRaw Survival presents an approach that embraces sustainable living as a solution to meet our daily needs, even if the worst case scenario never unfolds. By living in the spirit of community and in balance with the natural cycles, one can live more fully and enjoy a more enriching, healthy lifestyle.From celebrity raw food chef and educator Lisa Montgomery Raw Survival presents Lisa's philosophy and documents important skills and knowledge needed to answer the eternal question "What if?" What if you lose power? What if you are unable to get food? What if the technology and systems we rely on fail? Raw Survival is an invaluable reference featuring a wealth of importantsustainability tips and simple raw food recipes specially geared towards living "on or off the grid" as a vegetarian or raw foodist.Filled with recipes and tips for "off-the-grid" living, Raw Survival includeseverything you need to know to make your raw food diet part of a fully sustainable lifestyle. Raw Survival is the green living guide...with raw food flair!EASY TO USE AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE. With over 80 simple, delicious recipes, Raw Survival is not just for raw foodists or vegetarians, but is suitable for anyone who wants to prepare nutritious dishes using minimal equipment and processing.TIMELY AND INFORMATIVE. In response to the myriad of natural disasters and our increasingly hectic lifestyles, this book offers simple solutions to implementing a raw food diet in tandem with a sustainable emergency response plan.INVALUABLE SURVIVAL GUIDE. The book features important skills to grow, gather, prepare, and store your own food as well as promote energy independence.Knowledge and simplicity are behind the philosophy that informs Raw Survival. This book contains over 80 healthy recipes that can be created without exotic ingredients and extensive preparation. Also included are helpful tips, ideas, and guidelines for surviving unexpected catastrophes or simply navigating a hectic lifestyle. Raw Survival also provides information to guide you towards energy independence if living "off the grid" is your ultimate dream. Raw Survival belongs in every home.
Raw Veganism: The Philosophy of The Human Diet (Routledge Studies in Food, Society and the Environment)
by Carlo AlvaroHuman beings are getting fatter and sicker. As we question what we eat and why we eat it, this book argues that living well involves consuming a raw vegan diet. With eating healthfully and eating ethically being simpler said than done, this book argues that the best solution to health, environmental, and ethical problems concerning animals is raw veganism—the human diet. The human diet is what humans are naturally designed to eat, and that is, a raw vegan diet of fruit, tender leafy greens, and occasionally nuts and seeds. While veganism raises challenging questions over the ethics of consuming animal products, while also considering the environmental impact of the agriculture industry, raw veganism goes a step further and argues that consuming cooked food is also detrimental to our health and the environment. Cooking foods allows us to eat food that is not otherwise fit for human consumption and in an age that promotes eating foods in ‘moderation’ and having ‘balanced’ diets, this raises the question of why we are eating foods that should only be consumed in moderation at all, as moderation clearly implies they aren’t good for us. In addition, from an environmental perspective, the use of stoves, ovens and microwaves for cooking contributes significantly to energy consumption and cooking in general generates excessive waste of food and resources. Thus, this book maintains that living well and living a noble life, that is, good physical and moral health, requires consuming a raw vegan diet. Exploring the scientific and philosophical aspects of raw veganism, this novel book is essential reading for all interested in promoting ethical, healthful, and sustainable diets.
Raw and Beyond
by Victoria Boutenko Elaina Love Chad SarnoVictoria Boutenko, Elaina Love, and Chad Sarno have been leaders in the raw food movement since the 1990s. Each of them maintained and promoted the 100 percent raw diet for years. Since then, all three have independently arrived at the same conclusion: that a totally raw diet is not necessarily the best diet. One reason for their shift in thinking is the latest scientific research on the impact of omega essential fatty acids on human health. Studies show that if eaten in excess, omega-6s can cause inflammation and obesity. A typical raw food diet contains large quantities of nuts and seeds, most of which are extremely high in omega-6s and low in omega-3s. Raw foodists are not the only ones lacking sufficient omega-3s in their diet. Because omega-3s are easily damaged by heat, anyone whose diet is high in processed foods and oils probably has an omega-3 deficiency. Many symptoms of this deficiency can be mistaken for other health problems or nutrient deficiencies, so few people realize the cause of their ailments. Boutenko's chapters on omegas provide readers more in-depth nutritional information. One hundred recipes--from raw to steamed and lightly cooked dishes, from appetizers to desserts--offer readers the means to enjoy a more sustainable, healthy, and energetic lifestyle. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs, Revised
by Lew Olson Christie KeithThe definitive guide to feeding your dog a balanced and nutritious raw and home-cooked diet, from the founder of a natural pets product company with over thirty years of experience working with dogs.Many people want to prepare their dog's meals at home, but feel it is too complex. Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs provides a road map to the essentials of canine nutrition, written in easy-to-understand language.Pet owners seeking to give their dogs a better coat, better skin, and healthier teeth and gums, as well as longer lives and more stable temperaments, will benefit not only from the background data in this book, but also the step-by-step instructions and recipes for preparing these diets. The book includes charts with the recipes, instructions on keeping diets simple and balanced, guidelines on preparation, suggestions for finding ingredients, and how much to feed a dog by body weight. There are recipes for healthy adult dogs, as well as guidelines for puppies, senior dogs, and dogs with health conditions including pancreatitis, renal problems, gastric issues, allergies, heart disease, liver disease, and cancer.Tracing the history of feeding dogs, the author shows when commercial dog food rose and took hold of the market. She discusses canine nutritional needs and provides research on how home-prepared foods can meet pets' needs better than commercial, processed dog food. Written with thorough information for the seasoned raw feeder, this guide can also be easily followed by any newcomer to home-feeding.This revised edition includes new information on special care and feeding of pregnant, newborn, performance, and toy breed dogs as well as senior dog considerations and the safety of the raw food diet for dogs.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Raw and Radiant: 130 Quick Recipes and Holistic Tips for a Healthy Life
by Summer SandersThis picture-driven raw lifestyle book is for busy people who want to improve their health and vitality without having to go 100% raw. It’s an easy to use guide that showcases creative yet simple-to-make plant-based recipes, and highlights multiple nutrition-packed superfoods. But more than just a raw food guide, The Radiantly Raw Cookbook includes chapters on functional fitness & beauty, shares the basics of cleansing, and has helpful mind-body connection tips, all important pillars for optimum health. This healthy lifestyle guide is filled with vibrant and inspiring photos to help encourage your lifestyle shifts and food transformations. Summer will give you tools to add radiant plant-based foods into your diet no matter what your present eating style. She wants to inspire you to create your best life ever by making small shifts today that will affect your entire life and generations to come.
Raw-Vitalize: The Easy, 21-Day Raw Food Recharge
by Mimi Kirk Mia Kirk WhiteA day-by-day guide to clean, raw eating Catch the wave of health and good living with this easy and delicious 21-day raw food plan. Mimi Kirk and her daughter, Mia Kirk White, developed the plan when they decided to team up and remind themselves of the benefits of eating all raw, all the time. They needed a plan that would work with their busy schedules, with meals that would fit into a set menu, but still allow them to mix and match foods. These recipes are so good, you’ll make them again and again. Raw-Vitalize includes shopping lists, make-ahead prep ideas, and tips for eating on the go.
Raw: Torn Between Two Lovers (Torn Between Two Lovers)
by Jo DavisTORN BETWEEN TWO LOVERS is a gripping and sexy romance trilogy with a unique twist: Our heroine needs your help to decide who wins her heart... RAW introduces this sizzling new series, in which two enticing men will vie for Anna's heart - culminating in a choice that will be determined by reader vote!Anna Claire is a prominent restaurateur, the toast of New York. She's not one to let down her guard, but her new prep chef is gorgeous enough to cause her to break her own rules, and soon she's tearing up the sheets with Grayson James. More than that, she's falling in love.Until she discovers that Grayson is no chef. He's an FBI agent investigating a drug ring he suspects is using her restaurant. Anna is shattered to learn she was just part of his cover.The case means everything to Gray, right until the moment he loses what matters the most--not his intended target, but Anna. Gray is devastated when the woman he loves learns of his betrayal. Especially with his greatest enemy all too eager to take advantage of her... So, will you join #TeamGrayson? Make the informed choice: Don't miss RISKY, available in November 2013.And don't miss Jo Davis's paranormal romance alter-ego J. D. Tyler, and her dark, sexy Alpha Pack series.
Rawesomely Vegan!: The Ultimate Raw Vegan Recipe Book
by Mike SnyderFinally: raw vegan recipes that taste as good as they are good for you!You know that your raw vegan diet brings out the best in your food, and the recipes in this book will make your meals all the better. This collection packs a double-whammy punch of uber-nutrition and over-the-top flavor with every recipe, with dishes such as:Myan Chocolate Shake-Down ShakeOceanic Greens with Orange Sesame DressingNut Crackers with Garlic WoahBanana Vanilla Ice with Blueberry Drizzleand many, many more!This super-reference full of need-to-know info will inspire you to hold a funeral for your stove, make the blender your new best friend, and always be Rawesomely Vegan!
Rawlicious Superfoods
by David Wolfe Beryn Daniel Peter Daniel Alexis AronsonAuthors Peter and Beryn Daniel reveal Rawlicious Superfoods. Revered by ancient cultures and verified by scientists, superfoods are reemerging today as a profound solution to widespread nutritional deficiencies. This book combines beautiful illustrations and photos, information on superfoods, and delicious recipes to inspire the whole family. The authors show how to easily add superfoods, from berries to bee pollen to maca to cacao to tonic herbs, to our diets to enjoy delicious health. With over 100 new recipes with full-color photographs and 17 enchanting illustrations to bring each superfood to life, the authors reveal the healing power of the world's top superfoods and share information on cutting-edge nutrition.Rawlicious Superfoods covers aloe, baobab, goji berries, chia, berries, blue-green algae, camu camu, grasses and microgreens, hemp, coconut, sea vegetables, maca, lucuma, mesquite, bee products, raw cacao, and medicinal herbs and discusses "What Are Superfoods?," "Where Is the Proof?," "What About Cost," "Stocking the Kitchen with Superfoods," and much more so that readers come away with a comprehensive knowledge of superfoods.From the table of contents:Foreword by David Wolfe Introduction Our Journey with Superfoods What Are Superfoods? Functional Food Where Is the Proof? What About Cost? Quality Is Key How to Use This Book A Superfoodist's Kitchen Stocking the Kitchen with Superfoods Aloe Baobab Goji Berries Chia Berries Blue-Green Algae Camu Camu Grasses and Microgreens Hemp Coconut Sea Vegetables Maca Lucuma Mesquite Bee Products Raw Cacao Medicinal Herbs
Rawlicious at Home
by Chelsea Clark Angus CrawfordFrom the owners of the Rawlicious raw food restaurants, comes an inspiring, easy-to-follow cookbook. Learn about the numerous benefits of raw food and how to make healthy, simple and delicious raw meals at home. Clear away any preconceptions you have about raw food. Rawlicious is the perfect primer for anyone who is considering increasing their raw food intake--from contemplators to full-out converts. And who better to write an informative, fuss-free raw food cookbook than Angus Crawford and Chelsea Clark, owners and founders of the popular Rawlicious raw food restaurants? With five successful locations in Canada and now one in NYC, they're proving that going raw doesn't mean sacrificing the flavor or the fun of food. Rawlicious is a beautifully photographed cookbook and an appealing introduction to raw food, including recipes, straightforward advice and a 5-day diet challenge. Crawford and Clark offer up over 100 raw recipes--that are also vegan and gluten free--straight from the Rawlicious kitchens in full colour, with step-by-step instructions. Indulge in Smoothies, Nori Rolls, Lasagna, Pad Thai, Coffee Cheesecake and even a little Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. The Rawlicious philosophy is simple: you don't have to be 100% raw, because a little goes a long way.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Rawlicious: Delicious Raw Recipes for Radiant Health
by Victoria Boutenko Beryn Daniel Peter DanielNo longer on the outermost fringe of the food world, the raw food diet is becoming increasingly mainstream as its health benefits have become clearer and celebrities such as Demi Moore become enthusiastic converts. Eager to show that a diet that includes a high percentage of raw foods is not difficult to achieve, chefs Peter and Beryn Daniel created this beautiful, accessible cookbook and guide to raw kitchen basics. Rawlicious introduces readers to a lifestyle that marries long-term health benefits and higher energy levels with delicious and simple raw recipes.Rawlicious covers a broad spectrum of recipes and raw principles, from basics like stocking your raw kitchen, juicing, salad preparation, and making smoothies, to more advanced, gourmet dishes. Stunning full-color photos throughout will inspire readers to get into their kitchen, and clear, easy instructions to 144 recipes will encourage them to stay. In South Africa, where Rawlicious was published in August 2009, readers have enthusiastically embraced the book as their "kitchen bible," their primary raw food resource above all others. Clean design and clear explanations of raw food principles and recipes make this one of the most inviting raw recipe books on the market. The new edition offers both U.S. and metric measurements for an international audience.
Rawmazing Desserts: Delicious and Easy Raw Food Recipes for Cookies, Cakes, Ice Cream, and Pie
by Susan PowersWhen you eat raw, even your dessert can provide you with essential antioxidants, vitamins, phyto-nutrients, and minerals. With Susan Powers's Rawmazing Desserts, you can indulge your sweet tooth, because all of her desserts are whipped up using all-natural ingredients that can improve your health and satisfy cravings. The book includes an abundance of recipes you wouldn't expect to be raw, such as cookies, cakes, cupcakes, custards, mousses, pies, confections, and ice cream. Rawmazing Desserts is the perfect cookbook for raw food enthusiasts, or those looking to try something new and healthy. These desserts are sure to charm even the pickiest palate for everyday treats and special occasions alike.
Rawmazing Desserts: Delicious and Easy Raw Food Recipes for Cookies, Cakes, Ice Cream, and Pie
by Susan PowersThis edition features 10 delectable new recipes! When you eat raw, even your dessert can provide you with essential antioxidants, vitamins, phytonutrients, and minerals. With Susan Powers’s Rawmazing Desserts, you can indulge your sweet tooth because all of her desserts are whipped up using all-natural ingredients that can improve your health and satisfy cravings. The book includes an abundance of recipes for dishes you wouldn’t expect to be raw, such as: Cookies Cakes Cupcakes Custards Mousses Pies Confections Ice cream Rawmazing Desserts is the perfect cookbook for raw food enthusiasts or those looking to try something new and healthy. These desserts are sure to charm even the pickiest palate for everyday treats and special occasions alike. This edition features a new foreword.
Rawmazing: Over 130 Simple Raw Recipes for Radiant Health
by Susan PowersWhen Susan Powers started eating at least 80 percent raw, she suddenly had more energy, a healthy glow, mental clarity, and was miraculously rid of pesky irritants like acid reflux. Now anyone can enjoy healthy raw food with the hundreds of amazing, quick-to-create recipes in Rawmazing. You'll soon realize how easy it is to incorporate raw food into your diet regularly in order to improve your inner health and outer beauty. Even your skeptic friends and family will be converted by the tasty, easily prepared recipes. Powers focuses on the basics of storing raw food, soaking nuts, and how best to utilize frozen vegetables and fruit. Inside you'll find everything you need to add raw meals and snacks to your diet:- The necessary kitchen equipment to make prepping delicious raw meals fun and easy- Helpful hints that break down how to dehydrate food and what produce to buy seasonally - Instructions for creating your own go-to raw foods pantry- Main ingredient and substitution lists for easy shopping - Recipes for everything from drinks, breakfast, and appetizers, to main dishes, desserts, and more!If cooking destroys the vital and essential nutrients that our bodies need, then raw food provides the maximum amount of nutrients per meal. Get on track to a healthier, more attractive, longer-living you with Rawmazing!
Rawsome!
by Brigitte MarsA raw foods diet advocates exactly that: raw foods. No cooking, no grilling, no steaming, no application of heat of any kind. Why? Because eating food closest to its natural state engenders a tremendous exchange of energy between food and body. The result, over time, is a feeling of buoyant, radiant health. Tackling head-on the skepticism likely to greet proponents of what the world sees as a "fad" diet, renowned nutritionist and long-time raw-foods adherent Brigitte Mars presents historical data, case studies, and scientific evidence confirming the efficacy of raw foods diets. In addition, Mars points out the environmental benefits of the raw foods diet, making a case for eating raw foods as a means of reducing waste, making the most of agricultural practice, and reducing the human footprint on the earth. Whether the reader wants to jump right into an all-raw diet or just wants to introduce more raw foods into the diet, Mars offers gentle encouragement and practical instruction. Readers will find advice on planning a balanced diet to meet their nutritional needs, combining foods for best effect, preserving raw foods, equipping the raw kitchen, sprouting, juicing, and every other technique that makes the raw foods diet simple, delicious, and healthful. In-depth profiles describe the nutritional and health benefits of hundreds of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seasonings. Perhaps most important, Mars provides more than 200 kitchen-tested, real-people-approved raw foods recipes. Under Mars's instruction, readers will enjoy making everything from juices and shakes to salads, soups, dressings, yogurts, crackers, spreads, dips, vegetable burgers, curries, vegetable pastas, wraps, and more.