Are raw foods healthy?  Yes and no.

Some foods are meant to be eaten raw, and can strengthen our health, depending on what they are, where you live, your present condition, and the time of year.

Here are some good reasons why you should be VERY careful with raw food at this time of year (mid to late Winter):

• We need mostly well-cooked foods this time of year: roots, bean dishes, boiled grains, and well-cooked land/sea vegetables, with sea salt or shoyu/tamari.