This may not be a strictly “chow” topic, but I am a chowhound married to a gent who is two weeks into a raw food detox diet and I have questions and concerns. The guy is eating basically fruits and vegetables, maybe a... (30 replies, last updated by small h April 20, 2009)

We have a visitor at work who will we need to feed for the next two days. Just found out she does the raw-food diet. I can only subject her to our cafeteria salad bar for so long! Any restaurants in Boston that are in-line with... (14 replies, last updated by chowciao January 25, 2007)

so unappealing. Raw eggs are not appealing. It also seems sort of dangerous. But, I also like to be open minded. Does anyone have any experience with a raw food diet that includes meat and eggs and milk and, if so, what was it... (14 replies, last updated by dagoose August 14, 2007)

Well raw foods people will tell you that raw foods have tons of health benefits. I don’t necessarily buy that it’s a healthy diet long term myself. In any event, you’d be surprised at the stuff some of the good... (26 replies, last updated by will47 March 21, 2007)

), lean meats, yogurt, fruit, and vegetables. Milk and other dairy products shouldn’t create problems if they are part of the normal diet. Fatty foods or foods with a lot of sugar should be avoided. These recommendations... (17 replies, last updated by km January 30, 2004)

Anyone know if there are any restaurants in the greater L.A. area that cater to the Atkins diet followers??? Thx. (11 replies, last updated by kdawg September 2, 2003)

I have struggled with my weight my entire life but every 'diet' was just that – a fad, a way to obsess unhealthily about food, a way to feel deprived, a way to deny deny deny myself in order to become something society... (18 replies, last updated by Emme September 24, 2005)

. You don’t need to stay away from ANY food, as long as you control those portions, which is always the hardest part, and certain toppings/sauces. Exercise is difficult at the beginning of the dieting process. The key is to... (56 replies, last updated by Divamac March 24, 2007)

I am very much anti-diet and don’t believe in any forbidden foods. For me the key is to onl eat when hungry, eat food I truly enjoy and want and maintain small portions. I also try to make extra good choices if I know a... (34 replies, last updated by Chowpatty April 10, 2007)

We are having a friend visit from out of town and she is on a raw food diet. Are there any places we can take her that won’t break our bank account? (12 replies, last updated by ironfrank February 8, 2008)

Hello All. I will be starting a raw diet on September 1st. This is my first time trying this and need some recipes. I live alone so I don’t need to make huge batches of food. Also, I’ll be brown bagging lunch (of... (13 replies, last updated by amethiste September 20, 2007)

I have a few raw food books, and have had a few more out from the library, in an attempt to include a larger percentage of raw food in my diet. (I mostly do this in the summers, because it’s just not as feasible all year,... (10 replies, last updated by lgss June 25, 2009)

Coworker is interested in a raw food restaurant (other than The Organic Garden in Beverly). Anyone know of anything in the Boston area? (3 replies, last updated by Exactly February 4, 2004)

Foods or Erhewon. They are surprisingly good. I am not a hard core raw foodist, but have been turned on to it in the last couple of years and have found some things I really enjoy. Also, although it is not totally raw, M Chaya... (7 replies, last updated by theonceler July 16, 2008)

I’m curious about raw food - in the general ‘is it tasty’ chowhound sense – has anyone ever eaten at Juliano’s Raw or another place that’s supposed to be like a raw deli, called Leaf? (7 replies, last updated by open minded February 2, 2005)