Jean-Louis: >I was wondering if some people on the list got skin improvements on a raw >diet. My skin has certainly improved a great deal since I started eating more raw food. I notice it particularly on my hands, which are much softer and smoother than they used to be. However, I don't know whether I should put this down to raw vs. cooked, or simply to the different mix of foods I am eating now. One thing that does seem to be important is the amount of fat in the diet. I don't eat much meat or fish at the moment, but I usually have about half an avocado a day. If I omit that for a week or two, I find that my skin starts to get drier again and improves when I again eat avocadoes. I also feel that my fingernails are stronger now, and that my hair is healthier and doesn't need washing as much. Regards, Barbara