Offering readers basic guidelines on how to develop a diet that is tailored to their specific needs, Cousens introduces the art of live-food cuisine and recipes designed to help maximize its energy benefits. Conscious Eating has been referred to as the "Bible of Vegetarians," for both beginners and advanced students of health. This classic work in the field of live-food nutrition is an inspirational journey and a manual for life. Included is new information on enzymes, vegetarian nutrition for pregnancy, and an innovative international 14-day menu of gourmet, Kosher, vegetarian, live-food cuisine, plus 150 recipes.