What was the moment that you first learned about raw foods?

For me, I met with an herbalist, he first mentioned it and I was like "huh? what's that?" even though it really was obvious. He asked, "do you want to feel better than you ever imagined you could?" Well, who would say no to that question. He said, "eat 100% raw foods." His assistant sufferred from MS and her symptoms were greatly diminished since eating 100% raw. She used to be wheel chair bound and she was walking. That's a pretty amazing testimony. But did I embrace it? Well, yes, actually. But he took me down the path too fast and made me afraid. He told me to go raw and stop all medications immediately. Well, it was too fast and too radical for my system to handle and for me to deal with on my own with no information. I think it might have worked if I had someone with me, explaining and helping me through the detox. It did however open my eyes to the possibility. I researched and learned all I could. It took me 6 years to try it again. It only lasted a month or so but I ate closer to 100% raw every day. I eventually went raw after talking to Alissa. Thanks Alissa for changing my life!