Rawsome!

by Brigitte Mars

Eating food closest to its natural state engenders a tremendous exchange of energy between food and body. The result, over time, is a feeling of buoyant, radiant health. Brigitte Mars presents evidence that confirms the efficacy of the raw foods diet. In addition, she points out the environmental benefits of the raw food diet, making the most of agricultural practice, and reducing the human footprint on the earth.

Genres: Food, Nonfiction, Health, Cookbooks, Cooking

355 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 2004

About the author

Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and natural health nutritional consultant. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University and at the School of Health Mastery in Iceland. She is also a psychedelic sitter and end-of-life doula.

Mars has published many books and DVDs about natural medicine.

Reviews

[ReadHowYouWant · Rating 5 out of 5]

A raw-foods-diet advocates exactly that: raw foods. No cooking, no grilling, no steaming, no application of heat of any kind. Why? Because eating food closest to its natural state engenders a tremendous exchange of energy between food and body. The result, over time, is a feeling of buoyant, radiant health.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

...nutritional powerhouse

[Jessica Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned so much from reading this book and now I feel like I can balance my body much better!! I suggest anyone considering healthy changes to read this book!!

[sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hi there
This woman is in my Bronner documentary--she is very sharp and interesting and healthy looking. She has made me order a food dehydrator. I like the recipes in this book because they are easier than many others that I have seen.

S

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome, gives what all the vitamins you need for certain body issues. Gives recipes, some aren't that easy,,,, tells you all about all the different vegetables and what they do in your body!!! Such a great resource book!!!'

[Kristen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful, comprehensive look at the raw lifestyle by an amazing women (Brigette has been one of my teachers!) A very easy to understand explanation of why raw is better for our bodies, and some great recipes to accompany it!

[Haze · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book inspired me to try eating raw. I got a lot of good information from it. I am not fully raw, but I'm eating more raw than I did before and perhaps one day when I'm ready, I may go fully raw.

[Fishface · Rating 5 out of 5]

All superlatives. I recommend this to everyone. This book has not dozens, but HUNDREDS of creative ways to incorporate more living, raw foods into your diet to maximize health and well-being. Unbelievably varied menus. Don't worry, it's 100% vegan.

[Devon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book breaks down the nutritional components of your most healthiest foods, and contains some tasty recipes. I think this is definitely a handy reference to have around.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

So informative, I read it all the way through, which you don't always do with a cookbook -- but this is so much more. I can't wait to read more of this ladies books on herbology and sex even.

[KellyWells · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent arguments for a raw food diet with must make recipes!

[Carol Maskus · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect intro to the raw diet, with both health information and recipes. The recipes use common ingredients and many go together quickly. I love the cream of tomato soup and the Rejuvelac!

[Nadhirrah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! Not only does it have good recipes that are simple to make it has tons of other information about food and how it has been used traditionally to heal.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got a few good tips