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Are there any raw foodists here? I am really interested in more information about how why and what to eat while living this lifestyle?

I am not a raw foodist but ate raw after finishing a juice fast and then maintained 70% raw for awhile.
I definitely see the health value attached to it -
Here are some resources you may find helpful.

There is a movie - Super Charge Me - I think you can Google it and order the video - about a woman who went raw for 30 days (a spoof on Super Size Me).

The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center is a raw foodie place of interest
Gabriel Cousens, the founder, wrote a book - Rainbow Green, Live Food Cuisine

If you search "raw food recipes", you can also find many sites providing - not only good recipes - but links to resources that aren't all about selling.

hope this helps

thank you for the help. I have found some wonderful recipes using raw foods. I even found some raw food products at go raw , if any would like to check em out. The cookies are great

I like the "70% raw" idea mentioned earlier -- striving for a balance. Some nutrients are actually more bio-available if the foods are cooked, such as vitamin A in carrots and spinach.

I have been about 75% raw for 2 weeks now and I have to say I feel fantastic. I have had so much energy it's scary. I love feeling so wonderful. I plan on learning a lot more about it and strive for 85% to 95% raw.

That's so nice to hear, Carla.
How are you balancing your 75%-25%?
Are you experiencing other benefits as well?

I just posted a raw carrot salad recipe on the Healthy Foods Site. Maybe give it a try this week.

well i have been eating baked potatoes. And some steamed veggies. I have been going thru some detox and for some reason this is affecting the souls of my feet.??. But any time I have had anything that I would normally have had in the standard american diet like chocolate cake I felt horrible. My stomach could not take the richness.

Thank you so much for the the raw carrot salad. Looks wonderful. I will let you know what I think.

Thanks for reading,

I know someone who went on a raw food diet and he loves it; he says he feels much more energized all the time.

Personally though, I enjoy eating too much to sacrifice all the fun stuff and just eat raw foods! I could not do it. I do admire those who can, though.