A theory is a system of ideas or statements explaining something. Raw and living food theory claims that uncooked food produces greater health benefits than cooked food. Based on its history, leaders, and the current documented practices, the following six concepts appear to be the principles of the raw food or living nutrition theory. 

1. Eat food that is alive with its enzymes still intact.
2. Eat food that is fresh and organic 
3. Eat vegan food, no animal products
4. You reflect the vibration, or energy level, of what you eat
5. Juice some percentage of your fruits and vegetables regularly
6. Follow food-combining rules . 

While we wait for studies to be conducted at some point in the future, we can read, analyze, and possibly even try out some of the principles of the raw food theory in our own lives. I overheard a conversation recently about raw food.  A man was describing the raw food diet to his companion.  His explanation contained many of the six principles listed below.  His friend responded, “it sounds like just another diet fad to me.”  The man (who was not a raw foodist), responded, “Maybe, but when you think about it, how can something that is fresh, organic and good for you be a fad?”

Details of each concept are addressed in my upcoming book The Raw Food Diet Myth.  

The purpose of this book is to introduce you to the revolutionary philosophy of raw and living foods by pulling together all of the components, including, but not limited to, diet, into one place. The book provides you with information to make a conscious decision about whether you will, or perhaps already have, incorporated any of the raw and living food philosophy into your own philosophy of living.