what do you think about the book Raw Food Detox Diet?

[cassidy]

I went to the library today to look for books on Raw Food. I was hoping to find Alissa's book. The only one they had was this Raw Food Detox Diet book by Natalia Rose. I've read though it and like what I see. For those seasoned raw eaters who have read this book - what do you think about it?
By the way I split open my first coconut today! The meat is so so so good. Soooo good. I can't wait to eat the rest of it tomorrow!

[sport]

I got this book before I got Alissa'a and have to say that even though it was good in a lot of ways I found it uncomfortable to deal with a book that included suggestions for meat eating.
I have not eaten meat in over 30 years so can not deal with the suggestion that it is even possible to eat it.
I have passed the book on to a number of meat eating friends and expect that it has been of benifit to them.

[exurb]

I personally give that one the thumbs down, actually it's one of the only ones out there I can think of that gets the thumbs down from me. So the good news is wait til you get your hands on some of the really good books on raw food!

Maybe your library does inter-library loans, where they can bring in books from libraries in your state or region, there's a whole catalog out there of that stuff, and you can generally find a wealth of raw food books that way. Perhaps you could ask at your library and they could point you toward those options and get some books in from you. Sometimes librarians also then just choose to purchase the books you want for their library instead of bringing them from other libraries.

[light&happy]

I would have to disagree. She may have some cooked food in there, but also a lot of great raw recipes. The Pad Thai is out of this world! I use it just for recipes as a supplement to Alissa's book. :D

[Light of an Angel]

I think there is something for everyone in her book. She lays it out for those who are in transition and those who are high raw. I loved her Green Lemonade recipe. Yum!

[Spectatrix]

I looked at it in the bookstore. It looked alright, but I was disappointed by how few recipes there were.

[twinyoga]

That's the book that really got me dedicated to raw, though it's not my favorite book. There's something in there for everyone and I think it's a good transitional book.

[rawlee]

Me too TwinYoga! I can't remember what led me to buy the book, but it did start me on raw and I transitioned nicely with it's help, so that today is the end of week 4 of 100% raw.

[Sharon in Colorado]

I also checked it out from the library. I really liked it and kind of wish it was out when I started.

The things that I didn't care for was these "quick exit" foods like chocolate, as if it was advocating it as a health food. I think stuff like chocolate is addicting. I don't want to read that chocolate is good for me and won't affect me, but I would like to read some tips on how to overcome the addiction.

[rawpriestess]

I've read parts of it, but most rawbies, I know, have read it, then passed it on, they don't seem to keep it as a book to read, then re-read.


I think it's great you got it at the library, and didn't have to pay for it.

Alissa's book is my number one favorite raw book, and I've had or still have most of the ones that have been printed.

I've tossed alot of them along the wayside, too.(gifted them to others)

[eachpeachpearplum]

It was the first raw book I bought. I really love it. I did not nessasarily follow her plan but it was great for me as a first book as it gives a lot of options. I admit I am not a vegan at heart so the meat issue did not put me off. It really has somthing for everyone. I still make her green lemonade everyday and her liquid gold elixer dressing is out of this world! :)

[rawfigure]

I give it a thumbs up. It was my introduction to Raw. I read it daily for 2 months and it sparked my Raw Journey. I did not use very many recipes, eating mostly mono foods. I still use the Green Lemonade, it is still my favorite 9 months later.

For someone who needs a transition to Raw ...good choice to read.

She does not advocate you eat Meat but she is realistic that not everyone going raw is Vegetarian.

I have a small library too. Alissa's recipes are the best.

[mbf]

It is one of my favorites and I do reccomend this book often, especially to people just starting out. It is a great introductory book. It is easy to read and not overwhelming. She offers great transition options making it doable for all. I think it has such good and simlpy stated information. The liquid gold salad dressing recipe is great ! I also found the food combining info to be very usefull and again easy to follow.

Mara

[veganman]

I am reading this book right now and it brings up some questions for me:

Where to get B12 from (she does not advocate supplementations)?
How to get enough protein when vegan and not really eating anything with much protein until dinner?
How to get enough food in when needing to wait 4 hours between mixing (or do you just not do protein and starch on the same day)?
Are sprouted legumes acceptable (she is not a fan of legumes due to the protein/starch mixture)?
How is the green lemonade a good option when it mixes fruit and vegetables (she advocates fruit always alone)?

[wyjoz]

light&happy; the Pad Thai you state is out of this world! Is it in anyway similar with some exceptional/secret ingredient to Alissas? Just curious. could you just mention a few 'different' ingredients that make it out of this world? My Libray has two ahead of me that reserved this book so it will be a while before I get to see it. Joz

[Sharon in Colorado]

I am reading this book right now and it brings up some questions for me:

Where to get B12 from (she does not advocate supplementations)?
How to get enough protein when vegan and not really eating anything with much protein until dinner?
How to get enough food in when needing to wait 4 hours between mixing (or do you just not do protein and starch on the same day)?
Are sprouted legumes acceptable (she is not a fan of legumes due to the protein/starch mixture)?
How is the green lemonade a good option when it mixes fruit and vegetables (she advocates fruit always alone)?


1. There are quite a few discussions here about this - bottomline: look for symptoms and a blood test too see if you are really B-12 deficient, not everyone has this problem. With an exceptionally healthy system you don't need to eat specific foods or supplement for a nutrient as your body will create and reproduce it on its own (in your gut)

2. The amino acids in fresh foods are ample for your body to create necessary protein. Very few people are protein deficient, however too many people have dangerously high levels of protein in them

3. If you are following food combining, the key is to eat a large volume at each meal so you are fuller longer. If you start your day with higher water content foods and end your day with lower water content and fats, you wouldn't have to wait as long between meals.

ex:

first meal - melons, grapes, citrus, other juicy fruits
second meal - bananas, mangoes, apples, pears, berries
last meal - strawberries or oranges followed by large salad w/avocado, or nut based dressing, etc.

If you eat something heavier for breakfast, you would have to wait 4 hours based on food combining principles. So it is easier to eat the heavier food last in your day as it also helps you sleep.

4. You don't have to have sprouted legumes - some people find them hard to digest.

5. I can't remember what was in the green lemonade but lettuces/greens combine well with everything.