Fat is your friend not the enemy. Again, let's get back to the fat phobia epidemic. Here an all-too familiar scenario: My client is venting her frustration about not being able to lose weight. I know she's been working hard, is dedicated to her workouts and extremely aware of her diet. She's eating what appear to be all the right foods--plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole-grain products,  and the occasional grilled chicken breast. Still, she just can't seem to make any noticeable progress. What could be the problem? You may be surprised to learn this client may be too concerned about her diet, especially her fat intake. That's right...Fat. Viewed as "bad" and to be avoided at all cost, fat has become the pariah of the food pyramid in the last several years. The myth abounds that eating fat will directly and immediately result in fat deposits on the hips and thighs and around the middle. Eating fat has even taken on a moral value as many people have begun to equate the amount of fat they consume each day with how little willpower they have. What has been lost in the equation, however, is that eating too little fat can cause serious health problems and lead to an unhealthy obsession with food.
 Why We Need Fat
 Fat is as critical a component of the diet as carbohydrate, protein or water. Fat supplies our bodies with essential fatty acids that can be found only in food. These essential fatty acids help manufacture hormones and nerve cells and are important for carrying and absorbing fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Fat also helps maintain healthy skin and hair; two of the telltale signs of a lack of fat in the diet are dry, brittle hair and scaly skin.
The simple rule for rating fats is: fats that are liquid at room temperature are more unsaturated than fats that are solid at room temperature. The lower the temperature that a fat becomes solid, the less saturated it is. Wanna know more...Chapter 6 in my book tells all!

 A raw food is, quite simply, any food that is unprocessed and uncooked. Typically a raw food has not been heated above 116 degrees F in an effort to retain vital enzymes that assist in digestion and assimilation.
There are different variations of the raw food diet. Some choose to only eat raw foods that are plant based, while others eat raw animal products. It is a
personal decision, and depends on your individual dietary needs. The most important thing to remember is you don’t need to eat a 100% raw food diet unless you’re ready to make that leap. After eating a 100% raw food diet for several months, even years, one might get to a point where they feel totally cleansed and ready to incorporate some organic, cooked foods back into their diet. We
like to maintain a 60-75% raw food diet primarily consisting of
superfoods, fruit, vegetables, cold-pressed oils, and nuts/seeds. 
WHY RAW FOODS?
 The human body was meant to consume food in its raw, organic state. An appreciation to void of synthetic hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, and genetically modified foods. The earth’s vegetation was meant to be picked wild, fresh, and free of chemicals. Raw foods are rich with natural enzymes, which aid the body in digestion and assimilation.Today our diets have changed tremendously. Our food is cooked at extremely high temperatures, killing any vital nutrients and enzymes that would normally exist. Our pancreas must workover time to produce the enzymes needed to break down the foods we eat. Our digestive systems lack the beneficial bacteria needed to assist with breaking down food particles and assimilating the nutrients. Our kidneys and livers work at alarming rates to rid the body of all the chemicals ingested. Raw, organic foods give the body a rest. Your organs can breathe a sigh of relief as the food is easily broken down and nutrients glide through the body without leaving an ashy residue. Old, diseased tissue is washed away and senses are heightened. Wrinkles are reversed, energy is gained, and toxins are gone. You will feel a youthful vitality that you never thought possible. Raw, organic foods and herbs have amazing superpowers! 
WHAT IS A SUPERFOOD?
 A superfood is any food that has tons of unique healing benefits compiled into one little food. Basically it packs a whole lotta punch! Examples of some amazing superfoods do include goji berries, bee pollen, maca root, spirulina, coconuts, and aloe vera. For in-depth information and a complete list of superfoods available, I like to recommend you read an amazing book entitled Superfoods by David Wolfe (www.sunfood.com).