Raw Secrets. There's only one reason to go raw--taste. When you adopt a raw diet, old foods taste new again. You get to experience the flavors of your old favorites in brand new ways. You may think you know what a carrot tastes like, but you'll rediscover it when you add its juice to fruit smoothies. Fans of the diet say it offers unparalleled health benefits, provides a high level of energy and can even correct a variety of medical maladies. After all, they argue, only humans and domesticated animals experience debilitating illnesses.

If you're wondering what kind of recipes are available, don't worry. You're not doomed to eat lettuce and tomatoes for eternity. Raw food is delicious and you're only limited by your imagination. Nowadays there are many restaurants that specialize in raw food. It's truly amazing how inventive the chefs can be. The idea is to consume food that is as natural and unprocessed as possible. Cooking is believed to kill the valuable vitamins and enzymes that advocates say ease digestion and contribute to overall health. Therefore, nothing can be heated above 118 degrees.