DO I THINK 100% RAW IS THE ANSWER FOR EVERYONE??

I have been asked my opinion about this question several times a day in addition to people asking me if I am 100% raw.....and the simple answer to  both of these questions is NO.  I DO NOT think a 100% RAW diet is appropriate for ALL PEOPLE, 100% of the time.  There are many factors that play in to the decision and the largest one is the LOCATION  of where the people lives. If a person lives in BALI, where fresh tropical fruits and vegetables grow year round and there is ample supply of in season coconuts, avocados ect.. then the person may thrive beautifully on a mostly raw, or 100% raw diet year round.  However is the person lives in Northern Canada for example, and fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits are much harder to come by and in addition it is a very cold environment, an all raw diet may be depleting and too cooling for the person. So my answer is to this is on average 70% of my diet is raw, 30% cooked foods in the fall in winter.  And as spring and summer roll around, I aim for a higher ratio, (between 80-90%) however I always listen to my body to hear what it is saying.  If I am craving some cooked foods then I listen.  No matter what diet you are drawn to, the reason for doing it is to feel vibrant and in balance, so if somethings working or not...you may nee to adjust it a bit to make it right for you.  ALWAY TUNE IN TO YOURSELF, if you listen carefully enough your body will lead you in the right direction.