There are many variants on the Raw Food Diet, however, in this review we will be looking at the Raw Food Diet as outlined by Carol Alt in her book “Eating in the Raw“.

For many years, Alt’s lifestyle as a professional model took a heavy toll on her health and wellbeing, with her suffering various ailments including acid indigestion, headaches, sinus issues, and etc.

When Carol learned about the health benefits from consuming raw food she changed her approach to eating and hasn’t looked back since. Her stunning transformation not only included the elimination of her existing health problems, but she also found that she had more energy, looked better than before, and no longer had to worry about how much she ate – as long as she ate raw.

“Eating in the Raw” begins with her story and then presents practical, how-to information on everything you need to know about the exciting raw food movement that’s been embraced by celebrities such as Demi Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Sting, Edward Norton, and legions of other health-minded people. You will learn:

• What exactly raw food is-and isn’t-and how to integrate it into your diet
• How to avoid the all-or-nothing pitfall: you can eat some cooked foods, you can eat some foods partially cooked, and you don’t have to deprive yourself
• Why raw food is not just for vegetarians or vegans-Carol eats meat, and so can you
• The differences between cooked and raw vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, and what they mean for you
• An ease-in approach to eating raw, and how to eat raw in restaurants

Eating in the Raw

Carol Alt. Clarkson Potter 2004,

Paperback, 192 pages,

List Price: $16.99

Our Price: $9.69

Carol also answers frequently asked questions and offers forty simple recipes for every meal, from light dishes such as Gazpacho and Lentil Salad to entrees including Tuna Tartare and Spaghetti al Pesto and even desserts like Pumpkin Pie and Apple Tart with Crème Anglaise, rounding out a thorough, accessible, and eminently compelling case why raw is the best way to eat.

Since most of her recipes are from renowned raw food chefs and high profile celebrities, its a pretty good book for someone who likes to read about the Raw Food Diet and lifestyle world as well.

The fact that Carol advocates the eating of raw fish and other raw animal products, gives the entire raw-food movement a stamp of legitimacy (because they do have their place in a healing diet ).

Changing to a raw food diet: Transition to raw diet

Don’t make any radical changes based on this book alone as you may suffer detox shock! It’s important to transition slowly! But so few raw food books bother to mention that! Read this one if you want to find out what the raw food craze is all about, but make sure you read plenty more (such as Natalia Rose’s “The Raw Food Detox Diet“) and educate yourself before you jump right in. It emphasizes the importance of transitioning (so you don’t shock your system and make yourself sick), and the importance of combining food groups properly for best results.

Does the raw food diet work

Just because the Raw Food Diet worked for Carol Alt and others doesn’t necessarily mean it will work for everyone. When you consider that Alt’s previous diet consisted of an excessive intake of refined carbohydrates and alcohol, then it is no surprise that she experienced a tremendous change in her health as a result of switching to the Raw Food Diet.

While may people have reported remarkable improvements in health and vitality, the jury is still out to a certain extent with studies showing both positive and negative effects from the Raw Food Diet add to that the fact that many people find it difficult to maintain the Raw Food Diet as a lifestyle eating plan.