Groundbreaking Raw Food Book Hits Amazon Top Charts
On June 18, 2025, chef and author
Chie Ando released her first book,
“&RAW LIVING Step1: The Raw Food Textbook”, which quickly climbed the ranks on Amazon, reaching the top in various categories related to aging and food science. Not only did it secure the coveted number one spot in Amazon's gift ranking, but it also caught the attention of a broad audience eager to transform their eating habits and improve their health.
A Unique Medical Perspective
This innovative book is unique in that it's overseen by
Dr. Kazuhiro Yoshida, a medical doctor specializing in cardiology. The collaboration ensures that each aspect of the 3-week self-care program is grounded in sound medical science. The book presents the latest insights on subjects such as OGTT graphs, mitochondrial function, and blood glucose levels in an understandable manner. It encourages readers to combine raw food practices with fasting, making it both educational and practical.
21-Day Self-Care Program
The book introduces a structured
21-day program designed progressively to ease readers into a raw food lifestyle. It doesn’t just focus on what to eat, but also emphasizes how to integrate these foods into your daily rhythm, guiding readers on when and how to eat for optimal results. This holistic approach helps to create sustainable lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes.
Practical Tools and Recipes
“&RAW LIVING” is not just a theoretical guide. It includes practical tools like daily workspaces for readers to record their emotional and physical responses to their new diet, ensuring they stay engaged and attentive to their experience. The book offers a wealth of recipes, from enzyme-rich dressings to raw sweets, which combine educational content with practical application.
Focus on Future Foods
One of the standout feature sections delves into the concept of
'Future Foods', spotlighting ingredients such as
spirulina, a highly nutritious algae regarded as a potential sustainable protein source. Additionally, the book covers traditional wisdom like
Chinese medicine, exploring seasonal eating and its benefits for anti-aging. This aspect enriches the readers’ understanding while presenting new perspectives on familiar food items.
Promoting Nutritional Sustainability
Ando’s work is also a call to attention on
sustainable nutrition. Through her insights and research on ingredients like kale—which is gaining traction for its mineral richness and low environmental impact—she underscores the importance of mindful eating and its direct link to health and environmental sustainability.
Author's Message
In her words,