 Raw for 5 weeks.
I've been eating exclusively raw for 5 weeks now. I've had some very positive personal things happen in my life since I made the transition. Although I can't be certain they are all direct side effects I know my emotional state of being has been much more positive. Also, I had a minor skin condition that went away after being with me for 8 years.
I am surprised at how energized I can feel on small quantities of food. I haven't measured caloric intake but it seems I don't have to eat as much to maintain the same level of energy and state of mental clarity as I used to. It's only been 5 weeks, but I've given up my pots and pans.
I live in a small conservative city, home of the Mayo Clinic, in Minnesota. I was weird when I transitioned to vegan 4 years ago. Now even amongst the vegan community I'm weird. But, I still went to our local vegan potluck last month and my dishes went over so well they scheduled an all raw potluck in January! And the local vegan deli has made some tasty dishes for me per my request with advanced notice.
Steve said he kicked off a stretch of eating exclusively raw on Labor day weekend. Does anyone know how that is going? He said it was a lot of work, but I don't think it has to be. Yes, in my town it does mean no eating out for the most part. But, it is really easy to whip up a meal in 10 minutes. Making crackers, breads, cookies and cereals in the dehydrator is done in steps that require around 5 to 20 minutes at a time and you can leave the house while they're baking. If have the time, raw "Cooking" can be a very enjoyable form of entertainment or hobby allowing the expression of creativity. Enjoying the flavors and colors can be revitalizing in itself, not to mention the nutrition.
My current favorite raw food recipe books are "Rejuvenate Your Life, Recipes for Energy" by Serene Allison and "Raw Food, Real World" by Matthew Kenney and Sarma Melngailis.
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