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High Raw: A Simple Approach to Health, Eating and Saving the Planet by Kevin Gianni (2009) Paperback
A simple guide to health, eating and saving the planet by eating with this approach.
150 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2009
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May 23, 2010
3.5
This book was surprisingly effective. I thought it might be an average Vegetarian guide. It isn't. I read this in conjunction with his "7 day High Raw Challenge" (You can find "High Raw" on his website for FREE at http://renegadehealth.com/blog/).
I've completely changed my way of eating and in only 2 months have felt the profound outcome of adding much needed nutrients to my diet. I started off following his recommendation and ate mostly raw fruits and veggies. I now add cooked chicken and fish to my dinners because I found myself craving them.
The recipes themselves surprised me. Some recipes ask for 5 oranges, 2 pints of strawberries, 4 bananas and three cups of spinach. It sounded outrageous in the beginning, but I followed them anyway because I knew that I didn't have that many nutrients in body. I now also modify the recipes every once in a while to make only 2 cups instead of 1 liter as he suggests.
Smoothies, soups and salads may not entice you, but if you try some changes for 7 days, you will be surprised at how great you feel. I still enjoy eating a beautifully crafted meal at restaurants, but on regular days, I enjoy my breakfast and lunch smoothies. I think they taste pretty good because the fruits hide the bitter veggie taste. I miss the texture and smell of a cooked meal sometimes and I won't give up the communal nature of eating just to stick with a mostly raw meal plan. But, giving this dietary change a chance has forever changed my eating habits. I have a lot more energy, got rid of the sluggish feeling, and am overall more positive in outlook.
This book was surprisingly effective. I thought it might be an average Vegetarian guide. It isn't. I read this in conjunction with his "7 day High Raw Challenge" (You can find "High Raw" on his website for FREE at http://renegadehealth.com/blog/).
I've completely changed my way of eating and in only 2 months have felt the profound outcome of adding much needed nutrients to my diet. I started off following his recommendation and ate mostly raw fruits and veggies. I now add cooked chicken and fish to my dinners because I found myself craving them.
The recipes themselves surprised me. Some recipes ask for 5 oranges, 2 pints of strawberries, 4 bananas and three cups of spinach. It sounded outrageous in the beginning, but I followed them anyway because I knew that I didn't have that many nutrients in body. I now also modify the recipes every once in a while to make only 2 cups instead of 1 liter as he suggests.
Smoothies, soups and salads may not entice you, but if you try some changes for 7 days, you will be surprised at how great you feel. I still enjoy eating a beautifully crafted meal at restaurants, but on regular days, I enjoy my breakfast and lunch smoothies. I think they taste pretty good because the fruits hide the bitter veggie taste. I miss the texture and smell of a cooked meal sometimes and I won't give up the communal nature of eating just to stick with a mostly raw meal plan. But, giving this dietary change a chance has forever changed my eating habits. I have a lot more energy, got rid of the sluggish feeling, and am overall more positive in outlook.
June 4, 2009
Good compilation of information. Easy read, finished it in 3 days. Kevin's no nonsense style of writing offers the reader a sensible approach to make positive healthy choices at their own pace. It's not just about eating raw foods.
July 7, 2010
Gianni wrote an extremely easy to read book for getting into raw foods. This book would be ideal for a beginner to this lifestyle.
July 4, 2011
Free download from renegadehealth.com - a good overview on why to eat raw & how to start.
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