The Raw Food Nutrition Handbook: An Essential Guide to Understanding Raw Food Diets

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Rick Dina contributes in-depth coverage of the complete protein content available in plant foods in accord with World Health Organization standards. Controversial issues such as glycemic index and load, vitamins B12 and D, oxalates in leafy greens, and the effects of heat on foods are covered. Various types of raw diets are explained with analyses of these diets included to demonstrate their nutritional adequacy.