Luscious, Eco-Friendly Food to Support Your Health and the Planet Many have touted the health and energy benefits of raw foods, but few have presented recipes and instructions for making raw food appealing -- and satisfying -- to everyone. Chef Rod Rotondi demonstrates that going raw isn't hard -- in fact, it's fun, easy, and more delicious than you've ever imagined. You will learn all the fundamentals of preparing your own raw foods at home, including setting up your raw kitchen, transitioning to raw foods, sprouting, dehydration, and raising your kids on raw foods. Best of all, he offers a wealth of recipes for smoothies, breakfast, appetizers, soups, salads, dressings, entr es, and decadent desserts. Rod demonstrates that the best -- and utterly delectable -- way to go green and get healthy is to eat fresh food in its natural state.
Includes contributions by the foremost authorities on raw-food nutrition:
* Brian Clement, MD
* Gabriel Cousens, MD
* Compton Rom Bada
* Robert O. Young, PhD
Author Biography
World traveler and culinary eclectic Rod Rotondi uses his unique perspective to translate world cuisine into delicious, simple, and affordable raw and vegan offerings. Rod serves delicious raw and vegan food at his Los Angeles restaurant Leaf Organics and through catering and packaged products. He teaches courses through his restaurant, workshops, and a DVD series. A leader in the raw-food, vegan, and green movements, Rod lives in Los Angeles