Originally Posted by idoru2005

I know quite a few 100% raw foodies. They claim to feel healthier, have more energy, and require less sleep. They happen to be very "scientific" about their diets almost to the point of being religious about it. I don't dispute their claims, though they seem to keep their weight down, they also have an almost gaunt and undernourished appearance. While skinny, I wouldn't necessarily say they are 'fit'. Its probably because their focus on health is all about a pure, clean lifestyle vs using exercise to stay healthy.

I wouldn't say their diet is crazy, but the degree to which they pursue it IS crazy. It's an elitist lifestyle (gross over-generalization). I think the idea of having a predominantly raw diet is good and achievable, along with balancing it with good old-fashioned nutrition. Spend time understanding where your food comes from, the impact to the environment for producing and transporting your food is very important - doing so will generally lead you to a more wholesome and healthy lifestyle that positively affects your diet along with other aspects of your life.