I borrowed this from a friend and now I'm converted. I used to be very leery of most things raw, aside from carrot sticks, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Now I "cook" with confidence and have broadened my horizons to new and flavorful recipes. Half the battle, as the book explains, is keeping the essential vitamins in the foods you choose. Often, the cooking process removes these beneficial features, leaving us with dull food matter.

This book is a no nonsense guide to the raw diet. I have actually lost weight using this guide, but still have the energy to bike 10 miles a day and go out at night. I wish I had started this sooner.

On a side note, this also tends to be a greener option since many vegetables and other ingredients do not need to be refrigerated, and the use of fossil fuels to prepare food is removed! It's healthy for all!