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Opposition to vegetarianism
Opposition to vegetarianism (and thus some opposition to raw veganism)
 * WestonAPrice.org, specifically
 * Dr. Joseph Mercola

Controversial practices
There are a number of practices that are popular in raw food circles that have generated much debate.

Liver/gallbladder cleanse
There is debate about whether this practices actually helps cleanse the liver or not. Some have noted that expelled matter floats rather than sinks, indicated that gallstones (typically dense and heavy) were not actually expelled.

O-ring testing
Use of the Bi-Digital O-Ring Test (BDORT) by such practitioners as Gabriel Cousens at the Tree of Life. Many many mainstream medical practitioners believe the practice is unreliable.

zeolite supplementation
Despite large numbers of testimonies to the contrary, there have yet to be any published studies showing that activated liquid zeolite, of which Waiora's Natural Cellular Defense, actually removes heavy metals and toxins from the body.

Ormus force water
Info needed here on metaphysical and ormus water video with David Wolfe : showing ormus trapper Other videos: Discover how to make a simple (but advanced) Ormus shake at home! Join Len Foley and Barry Carter in an exclusive presentation. For more info, please visit: http://TheBestDayEver.co
 * Ormus made simple - Part One From the Best Day Ever. "Discover how to create a magnetic blender for less than two bucks! Join Len Foley and Barry Carter in an exclusive presentation."
 * Ormus made simple - Part Two From the Best Day Ever
 * How to Make An Ormus Water Bubbler! Discover how to make an Ormus water bubbler at home! Join Len Foley and Barry Carter in an exclusive presentation. For more info, please visit: http://TheBestDayEver.com
 * How to Make An Ormus Shaker! Discover how to create an ormus shaker for less than a couple bucks! Join Len Foley and Barry Carter in an exclusive presentation. For more info, please visit: http://TheBestDayEver.com
 * How to Make A Simple (but Super Advanced) Shaker!

Structured water
Listed on quackery site

Codex Alimentarius
Many raw food organizations are focusing their energy to fight Codex Alimentarius

Organizations against

 * The Tree of Life Rejuvenation
 * Tree of Life : Health Rights Resource page with lots of info
 * Natural Solutions Foundation: Health Freedom USA
 * In-Depth Codex Alimentarius Information
 * http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/healthfreedomusa/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1077060
 * The Documentary, "We Become Silent" at Welltv.com

Dental amalgam controversy

 * Mercury Fillings Shattered! FDA, ADA Conspiracy to Poison Children with Toxic Mercury Fillings Exposed in Groundbreaking Lawsuit Thursday, June 05, 2008 by: Mike Adams

chewing wheat grass
Rebuild teeth by mineralizing with grass and chlorophyll. Some people chew wheat grass to remineralize their teeth and roots.

Level of fruit in diet
This is an ongoing controversy in the raw food world. Here is an article in support of more fruit from Douglas N. Graham (responding to Paul Nison and Brian Clement)
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 * Can somebody provide another viewpoint here?

Troubleshooting

 * Troubleshooting: Avoiding and Overcoming Problems in Raw & Living-Foods Diets by Tom Billings

Foods

 * Purely raw: dead food list

Foods

 * Purely raw: dead food list

Supportive
David Wolfe believes raw cacao is a superfood.

Against
Paul Nison suggests cacao is healthy and addictive.

Cautious
Dr Yashpal Jayne suggests chocolate is not in the superfood category as David Wolfe suggests.

Almonds
Almond Board of California is forcing many farmers to pasturize their almonds starting in Sept 2007.


 * SaveOurAlmonds.com
 * Cornucopia Institute Reveals Agribusiness Conspiracy to Mislead Consumers over Almonds
 * The Cornucopia Institute: The Authentic Almond Project
 * Living Tree Community Foods - Stop Raw Almonds Pasteurization

Young coconuts
Some reports that fermaldahyde may have been used for shipping, which some claim could leach into the coconut

Soy
Much of soy products are GMO.

Soy products increase estrogen.

Rejuvelac
A popular probiotic and starter for nut cheeses. Hippocrates Health Institute is against using this.

Vitamins, minerals and supplements
Its generally advisable to go with a food to get your minerals before reaching for a supplement. Many raw foodists argue that food sourced vitamins are more absorbable and useable for the body than synthetic vitamins. Many also argue for the use of angstrom mineral supplementation over colloidal.

Bee pollen
Bee pollen is a supplement that has gained a loyal following for its tremendous purported health benefits. Bee pollen is a supplement that is both natural and inexpensive. Some of the health benefits attributed to it include: These are just a few of the many health benefits of bee pollen. However, anyone who is allergic to bees should not take bee pollen supplements or bee pollen granules. To do so could result in anaphylactic shock(systemic vasodilation which results in low blood pressure).
 * Increases libido
 * Increases athletic endurance
 * Facilitates weight loss
 * Equalizes the human system allowing for greater synthesis of nutrients from food sources
 * Gives energy

Enzymes
There are some enzymes obtained through non-vegan methods

Waiora
Many raw vegans use Waiora's product line because of the popular [Natural Cellular Defense (NCD) http://www.waiora.com/products/item26000-NCD.php] zeolite product. To purchase the product, many choose to become multi-level distributors of the product to get a break in product cost.

Dr. Gabriel Cousens wrote a good review of the zeolite product at http://www.therawdiet.com/liquidzeolite.html

Dr. Gabriel Cousens recommends the liquid zeolite as part of his "Juice Fast for Peace" Faster's Pack, http://www.JuiceFastForPeace.com

Waiora's Healthy Aging Formula uses a proprietary blend of active ingredient, including bioactive hyperimmune milk protein concentrate. 

Hybridized fruit

 * Hybridized fruit discussion at Veg Source