The Book "Hooked On Raw" by Rhio

Hooked On Raw
By Rhio
© 2000

CONTENTS

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Preface

When I Was a Child . . .

IntroductIon

How This Book Came About

About Leigh . . .

My Friends Sharon and J.R.

	Part One Chapter 1 - Why Raw and Living Foods? Accepting food as nature, in her wisdom, prepares it for us Raw is an inadequate word to describe uncooked food Raw vs. cooked and processed foods How many ways do we destroy the life force in our foods? Magical enzymes. Enzyme depletion as one cause of aging. Phytochemicals - recently discovered, amazing substances. Preparing food with love. Love as an essential vital nutrient.
	Chapter 2 - Soil Fertility, Wild Foods, Organic Foods Soil Fertility Mother Nature has diverse mechanisms for creating soil fertility, but few of these examples are followed by conventional agricultural practices. As a result topsoil, upon which life on this planet depends for existence, is down to just six inches. Wild Foods The value of wild uncultivated foods. Preserving the heritage of unhybridized seeds. What you can do to eat more wild foods and why it is necessary to try to eat at least some Organic Foods What exactly does "organic" mean? Why you should make the effort to buy organic. How you can reduce your cost when buying organic. A visit with an organic farmer
	Chapter 3 - Some Significant Studies Pottenger's Cats Effects of a raw vs. cooked food diet on the physiology of cats Dr. Weston Price Physiological degeneration of native peoples resulting from the introduction of modern processed foods .
	Chapter 4 - The Wonderful Rejuvenating Effects Of Fasting
	Chapter 5 - Is Aging Inevitable?
	Chapter 6 - It's A Matter Of The Tongue
	Chapter 7 - Vegetarianism and Ecology
	Chapter 8 - Supplements - Yes, No, or Maybe?
	Chapter 9 - Frankenfoods: Biotechnology and Genetically Engineered Foods
	Chapter 10 - Supplements - Yes, No, or Maybe?
	Chapter 11 - A Little Controversy . . . Disagreements Within The Movement and Opposing Views Are herbs and spices beneficial? Overeating on cooked vs. raw food Raw vs. living food Oils - yes or no? Canola (Rapeseed) wasn't safe for pigs so now we feed it to humans Honey vs. maple syrup Hulled vs. unhulled sesame seed Mono Diet Anopsology Peanuts and aflatoxin Fruitarianism
	Chapter 12 - Implementing the Lifestyle What If I'm Not Into Food Preparation? Can I Still Do The Program? Suggestions On Getting Into and Maintaining The Lifestyle Stick Close To Nature - She's Not Stupid

    Part Two

  Chapter 13 - Sprouting Is A Simple Affair Once You Get The Knack Of It

The concept of sprouting

Sprouting is an interesting challenge to learn

How long should you soak?

How long does it take to sprout?

How to store your sprouts

Soaking/Sprouting Yield Chart

  Chapter 14 - Kitchen Equipment

  Chapter 15 - Food Combining

  Chapter 16 - Looking For A Better Way

    Part Three
    The Recipes

  Chapter 17 - Raw/Live Food Preparation: General Guidelines. READ THIS CHAPTER FIRST,
                         before proceeding with the recipes


  Chapter 18 - Hearty Main Course Dishes

  Chapter 19 - Super Salads & Salad Dressings

  Chapter 20 - Soup: Food for the Soul

  Chapter 21 - Veggie-Good Side Dishes
  Chapter 22 - Sassy Sauces, Dips & Spreads

  Chapter 23 - The Ancient Art of Culturing Foods — Sauerkraut, Seed & Nut Cheeses, Yogurt,
                        Sour Cream, "Poor Man's Beer"

  Chapter 24 - What's For Breakfast?

  Chapter 25 - Ambrosial Delights — Fruit Salads & Sauces

  Chapter 26 - Nectars of Life — Juices & Beverages

  Chapter 27 - Dehydrator Treats

  Chapter 28 - Marinades, Condiments, Appetizers & This n' That

  Chapter 29 - Delectable Desserts

  Chapter 30 - Spice Blends From Scratch

  Chapter 31 - Sample Menus

  Chapter 32 - A Few Kitchen Cosmetics

  Glossary

  Recipe Index

  Source Index

  Bibliography

Rhio' raw energy website - extensive information on the raw and living food lifestyle

	Part Two Chapter 13 - Sprouting Is A Simple Affair Once You Get The Knack Of It The concept of sprouting Sprouting is an interesting challenge to learn How long should you soak? How long does it take to sprout? How to store your sprouts Soaking/Sprouting Yield Chart
	Chapter 14 - Kitchen Equipment
	Chapter 15 - Food Combining
	Chapter 16 - Looking For A Better Way

	Part Three The Recipes Chapter 17 - Raw/Live Food Preparation: General Guidelines. READ THIS CHAPTER FIRST, before proceeding with the recipes
	Chapter 18 - Hearty Main Course Dishes
	Chapter 19 - Super Salads & Salad Dressings
	Chapter 20 - Soup: Food for the Soul
	Chapter 21 - Veggie-Good Side Dishes Chapter 22 - Sassy Sauces, Dips & Spreads
	Chapter 23 - The Ancient Art of Culturing Foods — Sauerkraut, Seed & Nut Cheeses, Yogurt, Sour Cream, "Poor Man's Beer"
	Chapter 24 - What's For Breakfast?
	Chapter 25 - Ambrosial Delights — Fruit Salads & Sauces
	Chapter 26 - Nectars of Life — Juices & Beverages
	Chapter 27 - Dehydrator Treats
	Chapter 28 - Marinades, Condiments, Appetizers & This n' That
	Chapter 29 - Delectable Desserts
	Chapter 30 - Spice Blends From Scratch
	Chapter 31 - Sample Menus
	Chapter 32 - A Few Kitchen Cosmetics
	Glossary
	Recipe Index
	Source Index
	Bibliography