http://fruitarians.net/forum/topic/Why-Raw.htm Why Raw http://fruitarians.net/forum/topic/Why-Raw.htm Hi guys, I am searching for scientifically based reasons to eat raw - any good links or ideas? My diet became high raw naturally after I started to eat primarily fruits, because they are the most delicious when fresh and raw. I could not cook anywa [...] 31 Jul 2010 9:05:32 GMT http://fruitarians.net/forum/topic/Why-Raw.htm#49 http://fruitarians.net/forum/topic/Why-Raw.htm Subjective reasons increased energy, better concentration, "fresh" feeling, "light" feeling, rejuvenation, easiness - no cooking, better skin structure, better sleep. What are your reasons? Go Raw on LinkedIn Yesterday (2010.7.26) I a [...] 31 Jul 2010 9:05:32 GMT http://fruitarians.net/forum/topic/Why-Raw.htm#339 http://fruitarians.net/forum/topic/Why-Raw.htm Lots of good research Lena, but as you can see there are tons of variables - nutrients released or not, toxins reduced or not, dependence on temp./processing, combination with other foods, and above all quantity.  Too much (quantity) of almost [...] 31 Jul 2010 9:05:32 GMT http://fruitarians.net/forum/topic/Why-Raw.htm#352 http://fruitarians.net/forum/topic/Why-Raw.htm That's true Ragman, we don't know much yet. I especially agree with your second statement. Regarding low temperature heating (as in tropics) you've mentioned in your other message: Storing temperatures Bacterial growth From USDA, How Temperatures [...] 31 Jul 2010 9:05:32 GMT http://fruitarians.net/forum/topic/Why-Raw.htm#358