> giving up the junk, and of feeling energetic and clear-headed again.  Why
> is this?  The hardest thing is doing without carbohydrates, which I read

There are real drugs within most SAD foods. Like opiates and the like.
There are some German books who mention this.
That is a _real_ good cause for addiction.

> anyone recommend ways of avoiding carbo cravings, or suggest a raw food
> which placates them?  I've tried essene bread, anything else?

You might not believe it, but good, _raw_ almonds
are very good against cravings for chocolate or bread.

And you need good, ripe, organic fruits. You should
select them by using your nose, not your eyes or the
mind. You can try to find a english copy of Mr. Burgers
"Anopsology".

-Karl