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Raw Foodist for 14 Years

Raw Food — Sun, 28 May 2006 18:14:47 +0000

The Ottawa Citizen, a Canadian newspaper, recently published an article profiling a 45 year-old woman who says she has eaten raw (almost exclusively) for the past 14 years. Story excerpt below…

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Raw Vegan Athlete Profiled in Arizona Paper

Raw Food — Sat, 27 May 2006 18:12:10 +0000

Bradley Saul, a former pro-cyclist, raw vegan and founder of Organic Athlete was recently profiled in The Arizona Daily Star. According to its website, Organic Athlete organizes bike races called Tour d'Organics in which participants race from farm to farm to promote organic foods and athleticism. Upcoming races are planned in Austin, Texas, Portland, Ore., and Santa Cruz, Sebastopol and Santa Barbara, Calif.

British Woman Says Raw Food Diet Has Cured Her Arthritis

Raw Food — Tue, 23 May 2006 07:42:00 +0000

In the article below, a Nottingham woman explains how a raw food diet cured her rheumatoid arthritis which she had suffered from since 13. Interestingly, the arthritis developed after a rubella immunization. (The more I read about vaccinations, the more opposed I become to the practice of immunizing children.)

Eating Raw for Humans and Pets

Raw Food — Wed, 17 May 2006 05:30:00 +0000

A recent article, published by DailyIndia.com (out of New York) describes eating raw for both humans and pets.

The Raw Food Diet
by Sylvia Riley

The raw food diet is as much a lifestyle as an eating plan; a naturalistic approach which excludes, in addition to cooked and animal foods, processed and refined ingredients. In the ever-hungry quest for new fads and health panaceas, the raw food diet, with adherents such as Woody Harrelson and Donna Karan, is growing in mainstream popularity. Unlike many other bandwagons however, raw foods (also referred to as 'living foods'), offer unarguable health benefits and one can reap rewards even as a 50% dabbler. To be a 100% extremist takes commitment, discipline and education and is best introduced gradually to avoid the overwhelm of inevitable detoxification.

Why Raw Food?

Raw Food — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 21:54:02 +0000

Why Raw Food?
An article by David Wolfe of Nature's First Law (published on Alive Foods).

Many have spent lifetimes wondering what caused humanity's "fall from grace." What has caused humanity's disconnection from living in a natural paradise? Why is civilization out of balance with Nature? These thoughts are often triggered by a study of the classical, legendary, or religious stories of a former perfect age. Every culture seems to have a story about how human life began on Earth. Most describe a place where people lived in harmony with the plants and animals. While living this way, the stories indicate that, people experienced happiness and peace.

Effects of Cooked Food & Your Body's Response

Raw Food — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 20:38:44 +0000

New article from RawFoods.com…

Is Cooked Food Good For Us?
By T.C. Fry

In nature all animals eat living foods as yielded up by Nature. Only humans cook their foods and only humans suffer widespread sicknesses and ailments. Those humans who eat mostly living foods are more alert, think clearer, sharper and more logically and become more active. Best of all, live food eaters become virtually sickness-free!

Cooked Food Versus Raw Food

Raw Food — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:06:41 +0000

The excerpt below was originally published at Raw Food Info.

Cooked Food Versus Raw: Some of the Known Differences

Cooked foods cannot create true health because they are missing some very vital elements needed by the body for its optimal functioning; things like enzymes, oxygen, hormones, phytochemicals, bio-electrical energy and life-force. When foods are heated above 105 degrees Farenheit they begin to lose all of these. By 118 degrees Farenheit, most food is dead. Yes, the vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats and proteins are still there, but in a greatly altered state — not at all what nature provided.

Pros and Cons of Raw Food–From The Ohio Beacon Journal

Raw Food — Sun, 25 Sep 2005 20:00:24 +0000

Raw Food Heats Up Some Pros and Cons
by Marilynn Marter
Knight Ridder Newspapers

Raw food as an alternative lifestyle has been promoted since the '50s. In recent years, the success of raw-food restaurants in California has spread the concept nationwide. With Raw (Ten Speed Press, 2003), two visionary chefs — Charlie Trotter in Chicago, Roxanne Klein in San Francisco — created a landmark volume celebrating raw food, giving it gourmet glam and nudging it into the culinary mainstream.

Glaser Organic Farms–One of the Largest Raw Food Producers in the U.S.

Raw Food — Sun, 25 Sep 2005 19:53:29 +0000

An article about Glaser Organic Farms, which is one of the largest raw food producers in the U.S. From TheLedger.com …

Farm Finds Success With Raw, Vegan Dishes
Glaser Organic Farms near Miami doesn't use heat or animal products.

Raw Food on TV

Raw Food — Sun, 25 Sep 2005 19:43:08 +0000

A raw food "cooking" show?

It's in the works, according to Paul Benhaim, author of Living Food Recipes and presenter of Not The Cooking Show. Paul, an Australian native, plans to do a 26-series TV episode showcasing raw food preparation.

Raw Food Quotes

Raw Food — Sat, 13 Aug 2005 19:25:58 +0000

"It's been said that half the fuel used in the world goes to the cooking of food. We use more fuel for cooking than we do for driving our cars.

Raw Food in the News in Maine

Raw Food — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 03:33:02 +0000

Excerpts from a raw food news article published in The Kennebec Journal (a local newspaper in Maine)…

Enthusiasts Flock to Raw Food, Saying It Contains Health Benefits
by Mechele Cooper

A cool breeze floated in through the windows as the group of food enthusiasts sat down to a gourmet meal.The breeze was welcome, but not because these food groupies had been slaving over a hot stove. This group — gathered as part of Northern Botanicals Lifestyle Center's wellness retreat — were enthusiasts of raw food. A raw-food diet consists of uncooked vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, sprouted grains, and cereals. None of the food is cooked, processed or animal-based. No sushi here. No steak tartare, either. Going raw, when it comes to food, is a growing trend in the United States, but it's relatively new to Maine, according to Bob and Pat Manning, owners of the lifestyle center on Cobbossee Stream.

Raw Food Detox Diet

Raw Food — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 19:21:55 +0000

From News 14 Carolina…

Raw Food Detox Diet

Are you sick of counting carbs? There's a new diet trend on the market — it's called a raw food diet. It consists of eating foods that are close to nature and mainly raw. But can you stick to it? One nutritionist says it's easy and you can even have dessert. Ice cream, dark chocolate, and cookies� You can eat them and still lose weight? Sure, but they have to be raw. It's part of a diet designed by nutritionist Natalia Rose.

Interesting article from Vegan Society about raw food, sunlight, and B12

Raw Food — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 19:10:51 +0000

From Vegan Society…

Healthy Choices on Raw Vegan Diets
by Stephen Walsh, PhD

A raw food vegan diet may be defined in various ways, but usually entails at least 80% by weight being raw plants. Many people report feeling healthier and more energetic on adopting such diets, but there are too few long-term raw food vegans for direct evaluation of the success of raw vegan diets versus other diets. We can, however, evaluate such diets against known human nutritional requirements to gain a better understanding of the ways in which appropriate raw vegan diets could benefit health. Raw vegan diets comprise three key food groups: sweet fruit, high-fat plants and green leafy vegetables. Raw food authorities differ in the proportions recommended, some suggesting that 2% of calories from green leafy vegetables (about 300 g of lettuce per day) is sufficient while others recommend that about 30% of calories should come from green vegetables. Similarly, recommendations on high fat foods such as avocados, olives, nuts, seeds and cold-pressed oils range from a few percent to about 40% of calories. The Hallelujah diet founded by George Malkmus puts particular emphasis on carrot juice and barley grass, which contribute about 15% of calories.

Eating in the Raw

Raw Food — Sun, 03 Jul 2005 03:21:50 +0000

A recent raw food article from The News & Observer…

Eating in the Raw

The cookbook section of most bookstores offers a staggering selection of books that show you how to cook. But take a closer look and you'll find a small but growing number of books that focus on "un-cooking," that is the benefits and how-to's of eating raw foods. To most raw-food proponents, "raw" simply refers to food that hasn't been cooked or even heated above a certain temperature. Foods that have been heat-smoked, as well as those that have been heated during processing such as canning or pasteurization–like pasteurized milk or salsa in a jar–are not considered raw foods.

Raw Food 101–Frequently Asked Questions

Raw Food — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 03:05:54 +0000

An introduction to the world of Raw Foods from Happy Cow…

What is Living and Raw Food?

Plant-based foods in their original, un-heated state are considered raw & alive. Raw foods may include fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sprouts, grains and legumes in sprout form, seaweeds, microalgae, and fresh juices. These live foods contain a wide range of vital life force nutrients (vitamins, minerals, amino acids, oxygen) and live enzymes. Their nutritional properties are essential to the proper maintenance of human bodily functions.

Vegan Athletes Flex Their Muscles

Raw Food — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 02:53:31 +0000

Below you'll find a press release about the 2005 Organic Athlete Conference…

Vegan Athletes Flex Their Muscles
The OrganicAthlete Conference will highlight examples of successful vegan athletes.

In a recent interview, Olympic track star Carl Lewis, who was a vegan during his best years, says he believes that “most athletes have the worst diet in the world, and they compete in spite of it.” Members of OrganicAthlete’s “Vegan Pro-Activist” team are out to prove that a plant-based diet is the best diet for optimal health and performance, and that they can succeed at high levels in sports because they are vegan.

South Africa publication Highlights Raw Food & Raw Food Restaurant in London

Raw Food — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:50:31 +0000

The following is from a South African publication about raw foods, including raw meat eating. Seems hard to believe that anyone could even consider eating raw meat. I've omitted the parts of the article that discuss raw meat eating. That's just unsanitary (certainly not hygenic!).

West Virginia Woman Wins National Recipe Contest with a Raw Food Dish

Raw Food — Thu, 19 May 2005 20:11:15 +0000

According to a recent news article, a West Virginia woman placed second in a national recipe contest using a (mostly) raw food recipe. The article below was published in The Charleston Gazette on May 18th. The woman featured in the news article isn't totally "raw," but at least she's headed in a healthy direction.

Benefits of Raw Food & Raw Food Salad Recipes

Raw Food — Tue, 17 May 2005 03:41:45 +0000

News article published via TimesUnion…

Raw Power: Uncooked Food Diet Blends Health, Taste and Texture Into a Way of Life

Teshna Beaulieu typically starts her day with watermelon or sliced avocados and cucumbers topped with lemon juice, sea salt and tomatoes. Her beverage of choice is fresh coconut milk. The East Chatham chiropractor's routine doesn't change much as the day goes along. She eats a variety of salads for lunch and dinner, often adding fresh vegetables or seaweed. She snacks on nuts. Beaulieu almost never uses her oven or stove. The blender is the kitchen appliance she turns to most.

Asian mindset, Hindu teachings, & Raw Foods

Raw Food — Wed, 11 May 2005 23:30:00 +0000

Just finished reading Thick Face, Black Heart by Chin-Ning Chu. It was a national bestseller (in 1992), and I can see why. The book discusses the Asian mindset with regards to achievement, focus, sacrifice and discipline. The author has too many anecdotes/little stories (in my opinion), but the lessons taught by the anecdotes are important.

Southwest Florida Raw Food Group Makes the News

Raw Food — Sun, 08 May 2005 03:40:00 +0000

A southwest Florida raw food group was recently profiled in The Herald Tribune. It seems raw food is making more headlines daily. The text of the article is re-printed below…

Why Cancer Rates are Higher for Developed Countries

Raw Food — Wed, 04 May 2005 22:40:00 +0000

Did you know that cancer rates are higher for DEVELOPED countries than 3rd world countries? More below…

Worldwide Cancer Rates Double

According to a study by Cancer Research UK, which examined the worldwide incidence of 27 different cancers over the last 30 years, virtually all rates of cancer have increased. Two of the most common, breast and lung cancer, have doubled.

Weight Loss With the Raw Food Diet in Australia

Raw Food — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 04:41:00 +0000

If you're living in Australia, you should sign up for Raw-Pleasure's recipe testing program, where you get to try out new raw food recipes. The text of the press release from kntimes.com. is below…

Raw Food Eaters Have Lower Bone Mass & Higher Vitamin D Levels

Raw Food — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 04:27:00 +0000

The BBC just published the results of a U.S. research study that compared people on raw food diets to people on regular, standard American diets. The article is re-printed below…

Raw Food Vegetarians Are Thin But Healthy, Researchers Report

Raw Food — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 15:19:00 +0000

Here's an interesting article about how raw foodists are thin, but healthy. Excerpted below from The Times of India.

Raw Food Vegetarians Are Thinner But Healthier

People on strict raw food vegetarian diets are thin but healthy, US researchers reported on Monday. Although nutritionists and the food industry have warned that a diet without dairy foods can lead to the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis, the team at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis found the vegans they studied had many of the signs of strong bones.