Ten years ago, Carol Alt was feeling bad. Really bad. She had chronic headaches, sinusitis, and stomach ailments; she was tired and listless. And then Carol started eating raw—and changed her life. Eating in the Raw begins with her story and then presents practical, how-to information on everything you need to know about the exciting movement that’s been embraced by Demi Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Sting, Edward Norton, and legions of other health-minded people. You’ll learn: •What exactly raw food is—and isn’t—and how to integrate it into your diet •How to avoid the all-or-nothing pitfall: you can eat some cooked foods, you can eat some foods partially cooked, and you don’t have to deprive yourself •Why raw food is not just for vegetarians or vegans—Carol eats meat, and so can you •The differences between cooked and raw vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, and what they mean for you •An ease-in approach to eating raw, and how to eat raw in restaurants In addition, Carol answers frequently asked questions and offers forty simple recipes for every meal, from light dishes such as Gazpacho and Lentil Salad to entrees including Tuna Tartare and Spaghetti al Pesto and even desserts like Pumpkin Pie and Apple Tart with Crème Anglaise—rounding out a thorough, accessible, and eminently compelling case why in the raw is the best way to eat.

The authors offer science-based answers to tough questions about raw foods and raw diets, furnish nutrition guidelines and practical information, and show how to construct a raw diet that meets recommended nutrient intakes simply and easily.

All-new Revised Edition of Jennifer's best-selling classic. Getting 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day has never been so delicious and easy. Well-known Bay Area cooking instructor, Jennifer Cornbleet, shares her favorite no-cook recipes in quantities ideal for one or two people. With essential time-saving tips and techniques, plus Jennifer's clear instructions, you don't have to toil in the kitchen in order to enjoy nutritious, delicious raw food. * Choose from over 100 foolproof recipes, along with lunch and dinner menu plans. * Enjoy easy recipes that call for common ingredients and basic equipment. * Learn how to avoid health-busters like white sugar, white flour, and trans-fats. * Convert traditional recipes into nutritious treats made from all-natural ingredients. In the Revised Edition: * More than 50 additional recipes. * New chapters on Green Smoothies and Raw On the Go. * Expanded sections on Advance Preparation and Easy Snacks. * Calorie and nutritional information with each recipe.

After her health journey led her to a plant-based diet, Gena Hamshaw started a blog for readers of all dietary stripes looking for a common– sense approach to healthy eating and fuss–free recipes. Choosing Raw, the book, does in an in depth manner what the blog has done for hundreds of thousands of readers: addresses the questions and concerns for any newcomer to veganism; makes a plant–based diet with many raw options feel easy instead of intimidating; provides a starter kit of delicious recipes; and offers a mainstream, scientifically sound perspective on healthy living. With more than 100 recipes, sumptuous food photos, and innovative and wholesome meal plans sorted in levels from newcomer to plantbased pro, Hamshaw offers a simple path to health and wellness. With a foreword by Kris Carr,New York Times–bestselling author of Crazy Sexy Diet, Choosing Raw is a primer in veganism, a cookbook, the story of one woman's journey to health, and a love letter to the lifestyle that transformed her relationship with food.

With eye-opening self-tests and questionnaires, this step-by-step guide will help you replace unhealthy eating patterns with a diet of fresh, raw foods Why do we overeat time and time again? Why do we make poor diet choices? Why is dieting so difficult? Using the latest scientific research and an open, conversational tone, 12 Steps to Raw Foods addresses these vital questions and explains the numerous benefits of choosing a diet of fresh—versus cooked—foods. But rather than simply praising the benefits of raw foods, this book offers helpful tips and coping techniques to form and maintain new, healthy patterns. Learn how to make a raw food restaurant card that makes dining with co-workers easy and enjoyable. Discover three magic sentences that enable you to refuse your mother-in-law’s apple pie without offending her. Find out how to sustain your chosen diet while traveling. These are only a few of the many scenarios that Boutenko outlines. Written in a convenient 12-step format, this book guides the reader through the most significant physical, psychological, and spiritual phases of the transition from cooked to raw foods. Embracing the raw food lifestyle is more than simply turning off the stove. Such a radical change in the way we eat affects all aspects of life. Boutenko touches on the human relationship with nature, the value of supporting others, and the importance of living in harmony with people who don’t share the same point of view on eating. Already a classic, this enhanced second edition is aimed at anyone interested in improving their health through diet.

Raw. Vegan. Not Gross. is the debut cookbook from YouTube's Tastemade star Laura Miller.

Raw food is uncooked, ʻlivingʼ food, rich in vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and enzymes. By incorporating more raw food in your diet, you provide your body with essential enzymes and nutrients it needs to process food, detoxify your system, create energy and perform at its optimum - and at the same time shed excess weight. Do you want to get slimmer, and feel fitter, leaner and healthier? If so, The Raw Food Diet is for you. Christine Bailey offers three sensational diet plans - the weekend raw blitz, a week-long plan and raw for life. All are accompanied by super-quick and easy-tofollow recipes with advice on preparing ahead, stocking your pantry and key ingredients to make life simple. The Raw Food Diet includes over 100 delicious raw food recipes with a focus on fast, nutritious, uncomplicated dishes designed with simplicity and speed in mind. This book is perfect for raw food beginners, busy people and those who want to follow a healthier, fresher diet to achieve a thinner, younger-looking body. The Raw Food Diet will leave you feeling lighter, leaner and with more energy.