Green for Life by Victoria Boutenko

Victoria Boutenko's "Green for Life" advocates for a raw food diet with a strong emphasis on green smoothies to achieve optimal health. The book, supported by a foreword from Dr. A. William Menzin of Harvard Medical School, details Boutenko's personal journey to health after her family suffered various illnesses, leading her to research chimpanzee diets as a model for human nutrition. She argues that increasing fiber and chlorophyll intake through blended greens is crucial for improving stomach acid levels and maintaining the body's alkaline balance, citing a Roseburg Study as evidence. The text also highlights the significance of omega-3 fatty acids from greens and organic produce while praising Dr. Ann Wigmore as a pioneer in the living foods movement.