The Magic of Raw invites reader to get back to nature and a simpler lifestyle-that is, by eating only fresh, raw, and ripe fruits, vegetable, nuts, and seeds. Science proves that the health benefits of eating raw are innumerable. For instance, raw foods help the body to assimilate nutrients and eliminate toxins, to keep in balance and ward off illness and disease. Moreover, eating raw is good for the environment. But switching to a raw foods diet is a major lifestyle change for most people. For this, Christine Winters, "The Raw Priestess," offers a helpful, guiding hand.
In addition to explaining in simple terms the theory and science behind eating raw, winters gives readers practical tips and valuable advice. She includes an honest account of her own sometimes bumpy journey to a 100 percent raw foods diet and the lessons learned along the way, stressing that long-term success can only be achieved by going at one's own pace. She guides readers through the raw foodist's home, giving detailed listings of the vast range of foods available and descriptions of preparation techniques and kitchen appliances needed.
At the heart of The Magic of Raw is a mouth-watering trove of gourmet raw foods recipes-carrot ginger soup, pesto stuffed mushrooms, antipasto, salsas, dipping sauces, spreads, vegetable pastas and burgers, gourmet pizzas, enchiladas, kabobs, and more. And for those with a sweet tooth, Winters serves up a range of desserts, from velvet chocolate and banana caramel sorbet to traditional favorites like ice-creams sandwiches and brownies. These tried-and-true recipes prove just how vibrant a raw foods diet can be and how savoring the richness of nature's ingredients in their raw form can benefit both the palate and the body.
