About coffee: I found it interesting in Joe Alexander's book, _Raw Foodist Propaganda_, (a very funny and favorite book of mine!), he wrote that after going almost 100% raw he continued to drink coffee -- and from the coffee, got ulcers! About hunger: I always have had a fear of hunger, too. However, once I am transitioned pretty well into a raw diet I have found that my hunger (as well as fear of it) goes away! More accurately, I should say that my food cravings go away. It's really unbelievable to me, but it really happens! I eat a lot of green salads, often avocados, apples, bananas, and a few nuts. I also find that I enjoy drinking water more (as opposed to flavorful beverages).