Introduction 1
Part I: Exploring the Basics of Raw Food 7
Chapter 1: Raw Food 101 9
Chapter 2: Checking Out Raw-some Foods 23
Chapter 3: Getting Essential Nutrients 33
Part II: Embarking on Your Raw Journey 49
Chapter 4: Going Raw 51
Chapter 5: Gear and Gadgets: Setting Up Your Raw Food Kitchen 67
Chapter 6: Buying Organic Essentials 83
Chapter 7: Discovering Raw Food Preparation Techniques 97
Part III: Enjoying Raw and Revitalizing Meals: The Recipes 121
Chapter 8: Getting Started - No Experience Required 123
Chapter 9: The Supporting Cast: Tasty Condiments, Sauces, and More 141
Chapter 10: Mixing It Up: Smoothies and Elixirs 161
Chapter 11: Nourishing Breakfasts 181
Chapter 12: Appealing Appetizers 195
Chapter 13: Sensational Soups and Salads 213
Chapter 14: Sumptuous Side Dishes 231
Chapter 15: Gourmet Raw Entrees 245
Chapter 16: Snacks and Nutritious Nibbles 263
Chapter 17: Sweet Endings 273
Part IV: Taking Your Raw Lifestyle to the Next Level 289
Chapter 18: Planning Menus in the Raw 291
Chapter 19: Eating Raw on the Go 307
Chapter 20: Gathering with a Raw Community 319
Part V: The Part of Tens 327
Chapter 21: Ten Reasons to Go Raw 329
Chapter 22: Ten Foods Best Eaten Raw 335
Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 341
Index 345
