The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet

by Susan Schenck, Victoria Bidwell

The Live Food Factor is the first comprehensive guide to not only the raw food diet, but also the raw food movement itself. This diet is sweeping America as people discover its power to not only make a body lean, but also keep disease at bay and bolster the immune system to heal from what are typically considered "incurable" diseases. Everyone who eats should read this book! The first edition won the IPPY award as "most progressive health book of the year." The second edition of the Live Food Factor is an updated, expanded and revised comprehensive guide to the raw food diet, with a section on inspiration, a section on science, a section on the history of raw foodism, a complete how-to section, including frequently asked questions & answers, and recipes. It contains 66 scientific studies to support the superiority of eating raw. This second edition brings a summary of all the benefits of Natural Hygiene as well. It includes several chapters written mainly by Victoria BidWell, including the true cause of illness, how to detox and an entire chapter on fasting. It also includes a new chapter written mainly by Dr. Vetrano and Dr. Tosca Haag on how to get children to eat raw. There are new testimonials, many new recipes, updated science studies, and even 3 new appendices. It is packed with new and updated information. In fact, this edition has about 37% more information! (The font had to be slightly smaller to squeeze everything in!) It also contains forewords by Dr. V.Vetrano, DC, hMD, PhD, DSci (who worked extensively with Dr. Shelton of the Natural Hygiene movement) and Victoria Boutenko (one of the most noted leaders of the raw food movement). It was carefully edited for accuracy by Bob Avery, expert on the raw food diet and former editor of the M2M magazine, as well as Victoria Bidwell and Dr. Vetrano for accuracy in the Natural Hygiene components.

Genres: Health, Food, Diets, Nutrition, Cooking, Fitness, Nonfiction

704 pages, Paperback

First published March 30, 2006

Reviews

[Cheryl Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a number of raw food books. This is the most comprehensive of all. It gives all the science and recipes, even tips on getting kids to eat raw. Raw food has been shown to cure many diseases including arthritis which was my main concern, allergies, digestive disorders from ulcers to colitis, diabetes and is overall a really healthy way to live. I had no problem transitioning to a 75% to 90% raw diet because of how fantastic I felt right from the start. I love this book and this way to better health.

[Edmcdaniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing. This book has changed my life and my healing journey. A must read.

[Renae · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book on my Aunts list here in Goodreads. I order it that day and it came in the mail last week and I can't put it down! I am currently on page 471 of this book. My Mind has been awakened and my jaw has dropped from reading this book. I am so shocked that I think everyone should read this book.
I am not sure if I am completely ready to give up all meat and grains etc. altogether and eat JUST raw fruits and vegtables just yet, though. I like the idea!! This book is Eye OPENING! I have always enjoyed fresh friuts and veggies just never knew I could survive off JUST them practically. Hmm, now I want my very own garden too!

[Amy Alexander · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book on the raw food diet and more. Gives good comparisons on different philosophies on the raw food spectrum without bias. A little off on the science here an there, but great compilation of research.

[Nicki Ferguison · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is full of information. A must read for anyone who wants to know more about raw eating. Even if you don't eat raw, but care about your health, it is still a great book. Very inspiring and easy to read.

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

If this is a topic that interests you then just read the book. It is a must have and interesting enough to maintain your interest for 667 pages.

[Challis · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent compilation of info. It took me about a week to read it and it is one I want to buy for reference and to lend to true seekers of health.

[Teresa TL Bruce · Rating 2 out of 5]

I haven't finished this, but have stopped reading. It was just too overwhelming for now, though I will probably revisit it at another time.

[Lola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive book about raw foods.

[Jeannette Pucella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing mind/body/spirit transformations through living the raw food path.

[Ken]

Review

The Live Food Factor is destined to become a classic. This bookrepresents the most comprehensive study of the raw food diet and theraw food movement ever put on paper. When I received the manuscript, I simply couldn't put it down and read the book in two days. In my classes, people have asked me over the years, Where is the scientific research backing up the raw food diet? I'm thrilled that now we have The Live Food Factor, which contains data that is thoroughly backed upwith a list of over 60 scientific studies. I am a raw food teacher, writer, and researcher myself. I have taught hundreds of workshopsabout this subject for many years, and I have learned a great deal from Susan Schenck's book. I highly recommend this book to all readers interested in improving their health. --Victoria Boutenko, raw food author and educator

The Live Food Factor is the very best book on alternative health care ever done. It contains more research on the benefits of raw foods as well as the dangers of cooked foods ever amassed in one place. --Dr. Vivian V. Vetrano, DC, hMD, PhD, DSci

This is one of the most thoroughly researched books on nutrition. This book is easy to read. --Dr.Jeannette Vos, co-author of The Learning Revolution 2.0

Product Description

The Live Food Factor is the first comprehensive guide to not only the raw food diet, but also the raw food movement itself. This diet is sweeping America as people discover its power to not only make a body lean, but also keep disease at bay and bolster the immune system to heal from what are typically considered "incurable" diseases. Everyone who eats should read this book! The first edition won the IPPY award as "most progressive health book of the year." The second edition of the Live Food Factor is an updated, expanded and revised comprehensive guide to the raw food diet, with a section on inspiration, a section on science, a section on the history of raw foodism, a complete how-to section, including frequently asked questions & answers, and recipes. It contains 66 scientific studies to support the superiority of eating raw. This second edition brings a summary of all the benefits of Natural Hygiene as well. It includes several chapters written mainly by Victoria BidWell, including the true cause of illness, how to detox and an entire chapter on fasting. It also includes a new chapter written mainly by Dr. Vetrano and Dr. Tosca Haag on how to get children to eat raw. There are new testimonials, many new recipes, updated science studies, and even 3 new appendices. It is packed with new and updated information. In fact, this edition has about 37% more information! (The font had to be slightly smaller to squeeze everything in!) It also contains forewords by Dr. V.Vetrano, DC, hMD, PhD, DSci (who worked extensively with Dr. Shelton of the Natural Hygiene movement) and Victoria Boutenko (one of the most noted leaders of the raw food movement). It was carefully edited for accuracy by Bob Avery, expert on the raw food diet and former editor of the M2M magazine, as well as Victoria Bidwell and Dr. Vetrano for accuracy in the Natural Hygiene components.