Natalia Rose - The raw food detox diet: the five-step plan for vibrant health and maximum weight loss

THE FIVE-STEP PLAN TO VIBRANT HEALTH
AND MAXIMUM WEIGHT LOSS

Nutritionist and founder of The Raw Food Detox Diet

To my beloved husband, Lawrence,
for all the joy he brings me daily.
To God, for making the human body so
exquisite in its inherent perfection.
And also, to you, the reader, for whom I wrote this
book so you can discover your own perfection.

STEVEN PEARLMAN, M.D.

At first glance, the skeptic might wonder whether The Raw Food Detox Diet is yet another crazy fad diet. But this is really the anti-fad diet. Natalia Rose is bringing us back to a more natural and healthful way of eatingone for which our bodies are better suited. The overall goal of the Raw Food Detox Diet is to restore our diet to foods that are absorbed more efficiently by our digestive system.

Diet, in the modern use of the term, has become a mantra for rapid weight loss. But studies have demonstrated that the more outlandish a diet, the more likely you are to regain any weight that you lose the moment you go off it. While Ms. Roses program focuses on weight loss, it also emphasizes the importance of healthy, long-term results. Instead of suggesting that you dive into the most radical changes, she outlines a five-step transitional process that can apply to anyone, no matter what your current eating habits are.

The Raw Food Detox Diet provides dual health benefits for the body. First, it eliminates processed foods. Second, it promotes the intake of more fruits and vegetables. Our digestive systems do not recognize processed foods. Instead, processed foods deposit unnatural food additives in the form of toxins that are not part of our natural system. Ms. Roses program predates the new 2005 federal government guidelines for a healthful diet, which promote significantly more fruits and vegetables, consumption of whole grains and whole foods instead of processed foods, reduced saturated fats, and lean protein sources. She actually goes further than these guidelines by suggesting how to eat in order to maximize your energy throughout the day.

As a cosmetic surgeon, my patients are always asking me how to enhance their appearance and quality of life. I can perform surgery to improve ones appearance and turn back the signs of aging with minimally invasive or surgical procedures. However, not everything can be accomplished by surgery, peels, and injections. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential to maintaining a youthful look. When patients spend time, effort, and money to undergo these procedures, we try to educate them on the benefits of a healthier lifestyle to complement and even enhance the results of cosmetic surgery. In my practice, we stress the three pillars for healthy bodies : prevention, treatment , and maintenance . I can only offer my patients treatment and some maintenance. With a well-balanced, sensible program like The Raw Food Detox Diet, you can take preventative measures into your own hands and lead a healthier, more vibrant life.

Dr. Steven Pearlman is director of the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital, president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and clinical associate professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.

FRDRIC FEKKAI

I believe that natural, healthy living is the secret to inner and outer beauty. When you eat natural, raw foods, you simply look and feel better. There is no question in my mind that health maintenance must be at the core of any beauty regimen, and I recommend Natalia Roses Raw Food Detox Diet highly. In fact, I believe in this program so much that I implemented it at my New York Salon & Spa. It is my philosophy that customers should have a comprehensive idea of beauty and health and must be well-informed so that, in addition to looking beautiful on the outside, they are healthy and happy on the inside. Simply put, healthful eating is a key component of a complete beauty regimen, not to mention a real lifestyle enhancement.

My clients who have experienced Natalia Roses detoxification program rave about it and stick with it as a long-term lifestyle change. This is because the food is so fresh, delicious, and satisfying. I keep hearing, Wow, this program is so great and it works! I also really believe in getting vitamins from raw foods as opposed to taking lots of supplements. Natalias way of nourishing the body makes intuitive sense.

As people get older, their bad habitslike smoking and eating poorlystart to show, whereas people who eat plenty of raw foods and keep their cells clean and healthy start to really stand out and look radiant despite their age. You dont have to be a vegan or eat only raw foods to do this, as Natalia will show you. Its just a matter of incorporating a few simple principles that will result in a healthier, more beautiful you.

My advice for anyone reading this book is to have fun with the whole concept of cleansing, not look at it as a chore. Sure, it takes some discipline to keep your home stocked with fresh produce, but the Raw Food Detox Diet is more than a prescriptionits a fun, fresh, and delicious way to eat and live!

Frdric Fekkai is a celebrity stylist and beauty industry pioneer. His landmark Salon & Spa, located in New York City, is one of the largest in the world. He also owns Salon & Spas in Beverly Hills and Palm Beach. Fekkai has been praised for his extensive beauty product line and is the author of Frdric Fekkai: A Year of Style.

If you are reading this book looking for the secret to a perfect body, you are going to find it. When you apply the principles in this book, you are going to uncover a thinner, younger looking, more beautiful version of your current self and experience the renewed energy of youth. You will also see a dramatic improvement in your health and a decrease in physical and mental ailments. This may sound too good to be true, but it isnt. Every single person I have worked with has radically improved his or her health and physical appearance by following the instructions contained in this book. Dont let anyone tell you it cant be done. It can be done. All you need is the right information, and youll find that information right here.

For some of you, this book is a last resort before undertaking plastic surgery. Others may just want to lose a few pounds in preparation for a special occasion. Perhaps you are struggling with preexisting medical conditions or are overweight and under more dire pressure to reverse your health problems. This book is also for young people who have just started becoming concerned about their diet and appearance, and even those who are possibly already struggling with eating disorders. It is also for parents looking for a solution for their overweight child.

On the other hand, you may be among those readers who are not sure why they picked up this book; all you know is that you feel thick, constipated, discouraged, depressed, and in need of a little guidance and encouragement so that you can fix whatever it is that is weighing you down. For each and every one of you, this can be a haven, a place to find what you need. There is a comfortable raw food detox diet level for every unique life scenario under the sun. You may progress as slowly or as rapidly as you wish. As long as you are progressively incorporating the principles in this book, you are going to look and feel younger, healthier, leaner, and more vibrant with every passing day.