The Raw Food Lifestyle by Ruthann Russo, PhD

The Raw Food Lifestyle- The Philosophy and Nutrition behind Raw and Live Foods by Ruthann Russo, PhD. Published by North Atlantic Books.

This book is a great introduction to the whole raw food lifestyle. She lays it all out there for you. Your questions will be answered. I learned a lot reading this book and look forward to sharing it with others.

Introduction and Overview of Raw and Living Food Principles

Raw verses Living Foods
The Definition of “Uncooked”
Enzymes Can Improve Your Life
Raw Food Trends
How to Use This Book
Note on Medical Advice

Ch 1 Raw Stories
This is one of my favorite chapters. I love reading how others got their start in living healthy- whether raw or vegan.. I love reading testimonies..

The Tree of Life- Dr Gabriel Cousens
Natalia Rose
Victoria Boutenko
Ann Wigmore
Norman Walker
Woody Harrelson
Carol Alt
Joel Fuhrman, MD
Sarma Melngailis
Brenda Cobb

Ch 2 Your Story
This chapter is about helping you to assess your own needs and opinions regarding food and diet. She says ” The questions you will answer and the structure you will create for yourself may make you more aware of your food choices.”

Ch 3 Raw Leaders
Another fun chapter for me- reading about the leaders in the raw food lifestyle- I am such a geek.. I find it all so interesting.

The Essenes
Dr Max Bircher-Benner
Dr Max Gerson
Dr Norman W. Walker
Ann Wigmore
Viktoras Kulvinskas
Dr Herbert Shelton
Dr Rebbe Gabriel Cousens
Dr Joel Fuhrman
David Wolfe
Victoria Boutenko
Brian Clement, NMD, Phd, LN
Sarma Melngailis
Matthew and Terces Engelhart
David Klein
Cherie Soria
Bob Dagger
Natalia Rose
David Jubb

Ch 4 Raw Food Theory

Eat food that is alive with its enzymes still intact
Eat food that is fresh and organic
Eat vegan food, no animal products
You reflect the vibration, or energy level, of what you eat
Juice some percentage of your fruits and vegetables regularly
Follow food-combining rules

Ch 5 The Great Chocolate Debate

The Cacao Tree and the Cacao Bean
Is Chocolate a Drug?
The Raw Chocolate Controversy
Carob versus Cacao
What to Look for in a Good Non-Raw Chocolate Candy Bar
Challenges in the Raw Chocolate Industry
Sources of Raw Chocolate

Ch 6 Raw Sweeteners

The Sugar Blues
Glycemic Load
The Raw/Living Food Sweetener Controversy
Raw Sweeteners in Alphabetical Order

Ch 7 Water

Carbonated and Distilled Water
Tap Water
Natural Water
Bottled Water

Ch 8 pH Level

pH and the Raw Food Lifestyle
Cancer and Acidity
Cooking and Acidity
Common Highly Alkaline and Highly Acidic Foods
What’s Your Best Strategy?

Ch 9 Healthy Conflict

Healthy Conflict in the Raw and Living Food Movements
Raw versus Living
Juices versus Smoothies
Salt
Fasting (Cleansing)
Temperature Levels for Dehydrating Raw Foods
Colonics
Garlic and Onions

Chapter 10 Supplements

Green Supplements
Bee Products
Vitamins/Minerals/Enzymes
Other Superfoods

Ch 11 Basic Raw Food Preparation 101

Your Mind-set
Feeling at Ease with Your Food Preparation Responsibilities
Coming to Terms with the Young Thai Coconut
Giving Thanks and Taking Time while You Eat
Eating Mindfully: Really Tasting the Food and Experiencing Eating
Your Tools
Your Raw Food Supplies

Ch 12 Health and Health Care in the Raw and Living Food Lifestyle

Physicians and Clinicians Who Set the Stage for a Raw Lifestyle System of Healing
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Naturopathic Doctors and Naturopathic Medicine
Mainstream MDs with CAM Approach
Raw and Living Food Institutes

Ch 13 Spirituality
This chapter covers meditation, yoga and fasting.

Ch 14 Physical Fitness