Eating in the raw : a beginner's guide to getting slimmer, feeling healthier, and living longer the raw-food way - Carol Alt

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 rawand 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 thats been embraced by Demi Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Sting, Edward Norton, and legions of other health-minded people. Youll learn:

What exactly raw food isand isntand 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 dont have to deprive yourself
Why raw food is not just for vegetarians or vegansCarol 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 Crme Anglaiserounding out a thorough, accessible, and eminently compelling case why in the raw is the best way to eat.