Customer Reviews

...this book is persuasive as well as informative Review by Harry Mather, Vegan Views magazine

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These days most people think of food as a plastic wrapped object they pick from a supermarket shelf. Pre-cooked meals to be warmed up in a microwave are considered normal, although they are preserved in salt, sugar and several artificial chemicals with artificial flavourings.

So it is refreshing to be reminded that as primates we should be eating the fruit, nuts and herbs that nature provides for us in a natural state and which can mostly be grown effortlessly by permaculture principles, in contrast to the aggressive, laborious methods that are conventional.

The book outlines the practical philosophy for this way of life, what to eat and offers information about forest gardening, inspirational organisations, recipes and contacts. Steve also deals with frequently asked questions and nutritional issues.
In a culture where the campaign to eat five portions of fruit and veg seems a hard task to most people, the idea of eating mostly raw may sound revolutionary, but this book is persuasive as well as informative. Well worth reading.
(Posted on 01/07/2010)

The book looks at the practicalities of going raw, with plenty of advice on making the transition. Review by Graham Burnett

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...Eat More Raw is very welcome for it sets out the ethical, health and environmental raw vegan case with informative detail and calm clarity. Steve accepts that raw may not be for everyone (although still has much to offer anyone). What's more, this is also a book about permaculture, and doesn't once forget the ethics of earthcare, peoplecare and fairshares and how these relate to ourselves and each other, as much as to the planet. The book looks at the practicalities of going raw, with plenty of advice on making the transition. It covers food combining, detoxification processes, raw parenting, possible vitamin B12 deficiency and maintaining personal balance, as well as a host of tips on getting started in permaculture and forest/paradise gardening. Steve's informed yet informal writing style, along with his clear and simple diagrams, makes this a highly readable volume. Nonetheless I found it very challenging, particularly raising questions around issues such as wheat production, where I have to confess some degree of complacency.
I'd recommend this book not only to those thinking of eating more raw foods or wanting to apply permaculture to an already predominantly raw diet, but also to anyone who has an interest in holistic health, be it on a personal or planetary scale. Careful though, it might change your life... (Posted on 01/07/2010)