This is a great concept. Raw Food is a great way to have a healthy lifestyle.

Foodies may remember Renee Loux from her earlier book on living a raw lifestyle- a great primer on raw cooking. This time, she examines a diet a little less extreme, but still focussed on maximum health and minimum environmental impact. Think of it as a kind of 'mindful eating' for beginners. She'll walk you through the true cost of your meal, from when the seeds are put in the ground to when the food arrives on your plate, allowing you to truly calculate how much your choices cost the earth as well as how much they take out of your wallet. [She also gives advice on items beyond the dinner table- wait til you hear what's in your household cleaner]

She's never dogmatic- instead, her guidance comes off as enthusiastic if nothing else. She's excited about the food she's preparing, excited about eating sustainably, and it shows. You'll never feel like cooking or choosing environmentally friendly options are a chore while reading this book.

The recipes are all delicious as well, though I don't know that they're practical on a day to day basis. Balance them out with simple, healthful foods and make them a treat once a week or a few times a month. Good stuff.