The Raw Food Lifestyle

Some of the important topics covered in this e-book include: READ FREELEE'S REVIEW HERE...
*How changing your beliefs can lead to radical improvements in your life. *How we become pawns andhow to avoid it. *How you can start making progress toward your goals and spend more time excited about being alive. Arete anyone? *How to be a fully-realized human being in a world that isn't exactly showering you with support. *An examination of if we need to exercise on a raw food diet, and why so many fail to find motivation for it. *How to overcome depression and stagnation using nothing but your own mind. *The message we should take from low body temperature. *The best way to get people to join you on your path toward health and self-improvement. *Why you're not going to be at your best without nature in your life. *The interesting history of the sun as a healing force, how it came to be regarded as bringer of wrinkles and a causer of cancer, and how we can use it for our own betterment. *Techniques for calming the mind and thinking clearly amid difficult circumstances. *Using your imagination for positive rather than negative ends. *The power of stories and belief in your life. * Should you abandon television?
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Comment by TheBananaGirl on August 16, 2010 at 7:09pm: About the Author:
Andrew Perlot is a newspaper reporter currently living in Connecticut. He created raw-foodhealth.
net in 2008 to help people discover that they need not rely on doctors and pills to
achieve vibrant health.

When not writing, Andrew reads far too many books, runs, hikes, and generally spends more
time in front of a computer than someone trying to lead a healthy life should.

Andrew has been a valuable contributor to the 30BaD community since its conception.

Comment by TheBananaGirl on August 16, 2010 at 7:08pm: Book Review by Freelee of “The Raw Food Lifestyle” by Andrew Perlot.

From pathetic to athletic Andrew gives you the low down on the important topic of depression and how he overcame it by applying principles laid out in this tell all personal account that can’t be missed!

In a world filled with conflicting messages about what constitutes “healthy living”, Andrew Perlot has managed to remove the fog and effectively identify many of the key factors in becoming the “healthiest person you know”. As Andrew says “Health is a package deal and has many facets”. Andrew makes it clear that the low fat raw vegan lifestyle is not only about getting the “food bit” right but also about addressing extremely important lifestyle factors - some of which include emotional intimacy, sunlight exposure, exercise, relaxation, happiness and finding your life's purpose.

“We really only spend a small part of each day eating, and all those intervening hours can be filled with positives or negatives. This book will help you fill the empty spaces with things that make your life better.”

I enjoyed Andrew’s honest writing style and appreciated his willingness to poke fun at himself. What I particularly liked about this book is how it’s written from the heart. Andrew generously and courageously shares intimate details about his private struggles with depression - for me feelings which hit close to home..

“My mind was a cesspool of malaise and negative ideas I could not escape, and it would stay that way, to varying degrees, for six years.”

The beauty of Andrew’s story is that he not only pulls himself out of his depression but overcomes colitis, obesity and self-pity at the same time. He recreates himself as a healthy, thriving athlete and successful raw food coach. Not only is it brilliant to be in the front row to witness this transformation but now you too will have the recipe!

On a critical note: I would've enjoyed more focus on how eating sufficient amounts of fruit calories plays a major role in relieving the symptoms of depression however this sort of fantastic personal account has been long missing in the plethora of “how to do raw“ books.
The following statement I tend to disagree with...

“If you're the type of person who doesn't have this problem (of not eating enough calories), and tends to overeat from boredom, for the sake of numbing yourself, or any number of other reasons, then you should watch that you stay close to your needs.”

Personally I am of the belief that if we are drawn to food for any reason, it’s because our cells require nutrients.
If I am attracted to food then I will consciously make a discerning choice (i.e fruits and greens) and eat it with abandonment. This has helped my own struggle with depression immensely!

However I agree wholeheartedly when Andrew makes the connection between not eating enough calories and sleep difficulties.

“Most people who move to a healthy diet are not used to eating nearly enough calories, and many quickly find their sleep degenerating.”

Andrew incorporated a value tool for the proper application of the principles he outlined in his book called a “human needs audit”. I was not at all familiar with this process but after completing it I realised there are areas in my life that needed my attention. I was very impressed and the process is now something I may implement permanently into my life as an effective self-development tool.

Overall, I enjoyed “The Raw Food Lifestyle” immensely. I recommend you print off this book and pass it around to all your friends and family - interested in raw food or not. Once the word is out this book will NOT gather dust on the shelf! It is a must-have self-development guide that will assist anyone wanting to stop being a victim and start implementing positive change in their life.

About the Author:
Andrew Perlot is a newspaper reporter currently living in Connecticut. He cre