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A 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: Increasing energy levels Boosting immune system function Improving digestive function Dispelling depression Supporting emotional stability Clearing the skin Sustaining overall good health 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.
Customer Reviews
 Disappointing by Katie B.
I bought this book because I was on a 30-day challenge to eat only raw food. I had hoped that the book would expand my options for raw meals during that time period and expand my options for raw menus after my 30 days were up. I was disappointed. Rather than providing recipes that are good on their own merits, the book tried to mimick cooked dishes with very little success. I’m sorry but chopped veggies wrapped in a cabbage leaf with cold raw tomato sauce on top is not an enchillada. It might actually taste good, I don’t know. But calling it an enchillada does not make me want to try it. That said, the strawberry lemonade was fantastic, and some of the other shakes look like they deserve a try.
I suppose this book is good for people who plan to go entirely raw for a long period of time and want to try satisfying cravings for things like lasagna and bread.
 Awesome! by Nathan Bales
Rawsome is awesome! Wonderful ideas on how to live a more healthful life and make a much smaller footprint on the earth.
 Information is better than Recipes by Kendall
I haven’t loved the recipes I’ve tried in this book so far - I think they are a tad over-simplified for what Brigitte’s trying to do (for example, the enchilada sauce tastes like tomato sauce). However, I do appreciate the detailed food info at the beginning of the book - I’ve referenced Rawsome! many times to find out the health benefits of various foods I’m eating (or not eating).
Great Book by Christopher Degetmon
I have been a vegetarian for many years but this book was the catalyst for going with raw (uncooked) food sources. Since being raw now for a few months my energy has boosted itself and I find myself sleeping less providing more time for creative pursuits. This diet also represses snacking and suger surges just as the author notes. The helpful reciepies provide a good source of great tasting meals and education for working with raw fruits, vegies, and grains. Highly recommend this book if you want to make major changes in your life.
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