The Uncook Book: The Essential Guide to a Raw Food Lifestyle

first become aware of Tanya Maher and her Blog - Better Raw; through following the blog of another British health food Guru -Deliciously Ella. I was hooked. By the writing, the tone, the message and the recipes!Tanya's journey to discovering and embracing a raw diet, began in a rather horrifying manner -with a car accident! Prior to that, like most teenagers, she ate a typical diet; ate ice cream and chocolate with abandonment, and did not mind periods of stress, as they were a weight loss aid. But after the car accident; which left her with many serious injuries, she could not keep any food down and risked losing her pancreas. Not willing to undergo this major surgery; she ate foods she could tolerate which turned out to be raw, highly nutritious and natural. Her parents later fully embraced such a diet, and as their health improved, Tanya's interest grew and her life changed -the increase in energy, health and approved appearance was enough. And now through these pages we can all learn those secrets!This book is very comprehensive, beginning with a guide to raw food: What is uncooking? Reasons to love Raw Food. Things I wish I knew (including the fact that chocolate IS on the menu....woo hoo). A great guide to nutrients. Then the equipment and pantry guide. Now as this is a raw cookbook -like many others before it, a juicer, and a good food processor come into the mix, and a lot of recipes do call for a food dehydrator so it might be worth baring in mind, before you choose this book!Then we go into recipes - drinks include juices, with some really nice concoctions that are a little different to others I have seen, smoothies, shakes, nut ,milks. and hot drinks, so a little more comprehensive than any other raw book I own which makes this a standout! Then comes breakfast with raw versions of porridge , granola, bacon (made with eggplant) , even quiche and crepes are featured! The soups and salad section follows - I enjoyed the Kale salad tonight as I had a load of kale I needed to use, and it was both simple and delicious! There is even a raw version of Pad Thai which I will review after I make!Main meals include a raw pasta, stuffed peppers, nut free pizza, falafels, curry; all kinds of traditional meals made raw and packed full of easy to source ingredients! This is perhaps the thing I like most about this book -I own some raw cookbooks that require a laundry list of weird ingredients that I cannot find in even the most gourmet health stores; but this is not the case here. Fresh veggies are front and foremost!Sauces and sides is again comprehensive - think avocado fries, hummus, gravy, almond butter, bread, caramelized onions!! Then we have a huge dessert section, which, like the rest of this book, is accompanied by beautiful and mouth water photographs! I cannot wait to try the minty chocolate bark, the truffles or the mousse! There is a squashed berry and white chocolate cheesecake which looks beautiful and pies, cakes and ice cream!In thinking of everything there is a kids section with versions of spaghetti, stunning ice pops., and veggie wraps! Even a version of Nutella -Rawtella which I know is good having made it in the past! There is a party food section and on the go section which I love as there are great ideas for lunch that are portable and easy!The author ends with a very handy super foods glossary, ideas on meal planning and further resources listing websites, books and shops! Very useful!Amazing book, packed full of recipes for every occasion, with great advice and stunning photography!

Great tips to eat and prepare healthy food. You can feel the difference in how you feel.In a few days, friends will see the difference. I tried a few modifications in how I usuallyeat, and it is enough for me. I am not a fanatic

As one learns that your body heals best with living foods - you start to search for yummy ways to prepare them so your significant other eats them as well!! I am loving Tanya's easy to follow and prepare recipes ! You can't go wrong with this purchase !Free your mind - heal your body and be wellLori HOcala FL

This book is great for beginners learning how to incorporate a raw food lifestyle, I myself have a similar story to hers and am inspired by this book. This is actually my first raw food book so I am very excited! The visual aspects of the book are wonderful as well.

I learned so much reading this book! The recipes look easy to follow and the pictures... Wow! God is an amazing artist- I love seeing it all in these pictures. And Tanya did an awesome job at displaying those foods to not only look edible, but beautiful! I am amazed!

Such a beautiful book with lots of recipes, I can't wait to make something! I usually buy my books on Kindle ~ but so glad I purchased this book! The photographs are beautiful, but how can you go wrong with beautiful raw food recipes from Tanya! Thanks Tanya! 🍸

Good recipes and pictures....as in every raw book you pick and choose your favorites.

love this book

Beautifully illustrated and delicious looking recipes. You can tell that the author is passionate about the raw lifestyle and she wants to share it. As someone who aspires a raw lifestyle I felt that this book was a little too complicated, with most recipes requiring a dehydrator. For someone who is starting out raw I'd recommend 'Raw and Simple Detox' by Judita Wignall as the recipes are simpler to follow for anyone new.

Very complete bookIt is true that some ingredients are dehydrated, but then there is your imagination who has to play with recipes and not to follow exactly what is written! Cooking is mainly let your imagination be creative!Beautiful ideas! It also explains difference of tools to use, types of food, vitamins, superfoods, food combination, benefits of each type of food and meal.... I'm really happy with this book!

This is a nice book but you'd definitely need to do some store cupboard stocking up if you're new to raw food prep. There are quite a few recipes in here that I will definitely try. Annoyingly you need a dehydrator for quite a few of the recipes and a juicer for making seed/nut milks and as I don't have either it limits which ones I can do (I live on a one bed flat so kitchen space is limited!) That said I'm looking forward to trying out quite a few of the smoothie and desserts.

A lovely book for anyone interested in going raw. Most recipes used produce I knew about and could get easily which was good. Well illustrated and good description of foods, vitamins and minerals. There are some recipes that require a dehydrator and wish they would show the cheaper ones available not just posh ones! Would be nice too if they would allow for this in the recipes. Easy to follow and a really good book to follow and understand.

Well written and nicely photographed but you do need the budget for the equipment and the ingredients if you wish to make most of the recipes contained in the book. Not really practical on a day to day basis for most people in the real world. If any finds a simple straightforward realistic guide to following a raw wholefood diet please let me know!