More and more people are turning to raw food to give them energy, boost their immune system, clear their skin, lose weight and stay slim. There are so many dishes and ways of working with raw food to create an interesting, sustainable diet, without needing very many hard-to-find ingredients or hours of preparation. This friendly cookbook is the perfect guide to introducing raw food into your life and understanding how certain ingredients, and their preparation, can be not only delicious and appealing, but also hugely beneficial to your health. With chapters on Smoothies, Breakfast, Soups, Salads, Entr es, Snacks and Desserts, there "s something here for every day, occasion and appetite. Try a chilled Gazpacho soup, made with the best, ripest tomatoes; pretty Fennel & Zucchini Carpaccio marinated in a simple mustard and vinegar dressing; Sweet Cherry Temptations made with ground hazelnuts and dried cherries and ideal for snacking on; and fantastic bite-size Brownie Squares with Cashew Frosting. You "ll be amazed at how much you can achieve within the principles of raw food, and how much better you "ll feel ”even if you only practice it from time to time in among your regular everyday diet.