What convinced you of raw vs. cooked?

[New_start]

I recently switched from the SAD diet (though, vegetarian) to vegan (cooked) and hear many benefits about 'vegan' -- and, have watched many dvd''s encouraging the vegan way.  I love pasta/rice and could eat it plain all day.  However,  I am very interested in raw and trying to learn more.

 

What was is that you either heard of or personally experienced yourself that convinced you to do raw vs cooked vegan?

(Maybe it might be motivating!)

Thanks so much

 

 

[Kathleen Smith]

I like that, Sarah... that you want to change your life, not just your diet. That's a good way of putting it.

[Sarah Walker]

healing....I have seen people healed with this lifestyle. I want to change my life, not just my diet.

 

[New_start]

Love reading what has influenced people.  It's so helpful.  Thank you for the great responses!!

[Carrie Stoica]

I feel so great,and  I feel a little crazy sometimes lol. Last night I was dancing around in my bathroom because I had so much energy. I've lost a lot of weight and my skin was clear before but its glowing now. I noticed yesterday that I look like I did when I was 15. I haven't stopped eating cooked food for good, I still have soup at night and things here and there. But the majority is raw and I can't say enough good things about it.

[djd]

The vitality and life force in raw attracts me, not that I have sworn off cooked forever or anything like that, it just feels good to eat live food.

[Kathleen Smith]

I heard of the energy, weight loss and regaining health. The last one has motivated me the most.