The acclaimed authors of " Becoming Vegan" & " The New Becoming Vegetarian" present the first authoritative look at the science behind raw food diets. The book is written for anyone who wants to eat more raw foods, either to lose weight, fight chronic health problems, or benefit from the high level of nutrients in uncooked or sprouted foods. The authors offer science-based answers to tough questions about raw foods & raw diets, furnish nutrition guidelines & practical information, & show how to construct a raw diet that meets recommended nutrient intakes simply & easily. Professor Rynn Berry, a historian on vegetarianism, offers an overview on the anthropological, historical & religious roots of rawfoodism.