Hi Roy,

> Nice to have you on the list, Wes. I was impressed with your 2,500-calorie
> raw vegetarian diet.
> I was beginning to equate raw vegetarian diets to caloric restriction.

Thanks for the welcome!

Actually, the 2,500 is a bare minimum. I usually get 3,000 or more
calories per day. All raw. And I don't see your reasoning as to why
vegetarian diets are lower in calories. What makes you think that?!

> Years ago I tried raw starches, but didn't really care for them.  With
> winter coming on, I'm
> willing to give them another try.  Your mention of raw vegetable smoothies
> and yams sounds very interesting.
> When you get time, could you please provide some details. Thanks

Well here's an example: blended potato, tomato, spinach, sunflower
seeds, pure water. There are limitless things you can do. This evening,
with "supper", I ate a raw potato. I enjoyed it.

By the way, you don't necessarily need tubers for warmth in winter.
Soaked/sprouted grains are great, raw nuts, seeds, avocados, etc. are
all warming as well.

Later,

Wes