Ruthann Russo has been a vegetarian and vegan for more than 20
years, and in 2007 became a passionate raw-food enthusiast. She
brings that passion to the pages of this comprehensive introduction
to raw and live food. In simple, encouraging language, she conveys
a wealth of information, from the philosophy of raw-food nutrition,
to how it affects the body, to how to transition from a regular
diet to one that promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual
health.
Using examples from her own life, Russo lays out a practical plan
for making the switch that starts with realizing the need to change
one’s diet (and health), and then stresses small dietary changes to
discover what raw foods work, and assessing reactions. She profiles
cacao, raw sweeteners, water, pH level of foods, juices versus
smoothies, salt, the process of dehydrating food, garlic and
onions, and overall food preparation. Russo highlights what
supplements (superfoods, vitamins, green products) to include in
the diet. She emphasizes the spiritual aspects of the movement as
well, exploring meditation, yoga, Buddhism, peacefulness, and
fasting.