Born the middle son of two medical doctors, David Wolfe grew up with an unusual perspective on the health care field. Perhaps jaded a bit by his parents, he never ended up attending a mainstream medical school. "That is why I am a raw-foodist today! At some point in my early youth (age 8 or 9) I realized that something was deeply wrong with mainstream medicine. I stopped taking medicine of any kind for any reason. And I absolutely refused any shots."

Wolfe did achieve degrees in Mechanical & Environmental Engineering, and Political Science, before receiving his doctorate in Law from the Univ. of San Diego, as he searched for his purpose in life. "I really do believe in 'fate' or 'destiny.' Some things are just meant to be, some things are meant for some people. It all came about in epiphany that occurred on one night in August of 1994. I sort of had a realization that raw-food nutrition was my path in life."

And from there, Wolfe went on to become one of most sought-after teachers and presenters in the nutritional field, advising--and feeding--Hollywood celebrities, as well as the world's leading business people and entrepreneurs. Wolfe teaches regularly for Gabriel Cousens' Tree of Life masters degree program on live-food nutrition. He founded the non-profit Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (www.ftpf.org) whose goal is to plant 18 billion fruit trees on planet Earth.

He has written several books, including Eating for Beauty and Naked Chocolate, and is a percussionist in the Healing Waters Band. He created and administers the most popular raw food website on the Internet, www.rawfood.com, offering the highest quality organic, raw foods in the world that he has personally sought out and uses. His latest project, a peak performance and nutrition online magazine, www.thebestdayever.com is the only one of its kind.

David Wolfe believes that diet plays a significant, if not vital, role in our quality of life--emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. "One of life's greatest goals is to design a proper diet for ourselves; one that makes us feel amazing in each moment, leads us to limitless beauty, and increases longevity. My desire is to provide you with clues and tools--not rules--on how to do this," says Wolfe.

Wolfe's book, Eating for Beauty, lays out how to adapt to an all-natural, living-plant food regimen and lifestyle. "It is not just about maintaining beauty, or even slowing the aging process," says Wolfe. "It’s about rejuvenation at the deepest level. It is about recreating one’s internal and external appearance. One who eats for beauty becomes a work of art in progress. Nature's paintbrush immediately sets about applying food-mineral cosmetics to the inner tissues, which become visible externally in the warm, vivid, youthful freshness of the hair, nails, and skin."

Wolfe has made sure that the Beauty Diet is also based on the principle of simplicity. "Simple life shifts work," says Wolfe. "The more complicated a diet is, the more likely it is to fail."

Emphasizing minerals in the diet is a keystone to rejuvenation and the super immunity we all need in these days of urban pollution. Wolfe particularly likes Silicon, saying that instead of getting silicon implants, we should be getting silicon in our diets. "Silicon is a conscious mineral, seemingly possessing a form of intelligence," claims Wolfe. "While it's no secret that we attribute our modern economic advances to silicon technology, one of the world's greatest beauty secrets is that silicon possesses many hidden healing properties."

Silicon-rich Foods

Bell pepper (with skin) Burdock root Cucumber (with skin) Hemp leaves Horsetail (an herb) Marjoram New Zealand Spinach Radish Romaine lettuce Tomato (with skin)

Wolfe emphasizes that mineral-rich, nutrient-dense beauty foods are Nature's true fountain of youth. Raw antioxidant compounds and foods help delay or slow free radical damage to cells and tissues, and help preserve the look and feel of young skin.

Another factor in defying the aging process is detoxification, with the benefits increasing as toxic foods are eliminated from the diet. Doing this helps to create and nurture a healthy digestive system that will properly assimilate nutrients. "The primary cause of problem skin, excess fat, quickened aging, and poor muscle quality is toxemia--an accumulation of toxic substances in the tissue and the intestines," says Wolfe. "Toxemia may have been fostered by stress, a poor diet, a lack of exercise, or other factors.

A big fan of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wolfe promotes some basic strategies of that modality in his programs. "The ancient-old dietary strategy that works is called 'adding,'" says Wolfe. "The idea is to avoid any sudden changes in your diet, but gradually make better choices by 'adding' into your diet extraordinary foods, superfoods and herbs. Let these extraordinary substances work their magic over time."

Above all, besides keeping a diet simple, Wolfe stresses working with the lifestyle you have, and have patience with yourself. "If we try too hard to change our habits, we end up snapping back like a rubber band," observes Wolfe. "Just like any martial art, consistent practices create habits that lead us to our goal over time. Start by visiting your local health food store and selecting from the following list of products. Begin with the recommended dosage and then double or triple that dosage over time."

ADD:

• Flax Seed Crackers (instead of regular crackers): Flax is a complete protein, is still "living" (flax crackers will grow new plants), is a source of essential omega 3 fatty acids.
• Hemp Seeds: Hemp is a complete protein source, a source of essential fatty acids and a fantastic source of trace minerals. Udo Erasmus, the world’s leading authority on fats and oils ranks in his book Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill hemp seed as the #1 whole food in the world.
• Sea Vegetables (Seaweeds): Sea vegetables are the best source of wholesome minerals to be found in any food. Select kelp, nori, dulse, arame, hijiki or other seaweeds and add them to your diet daily.
• Vegetables: Organic green-leafy and other vegetables are essential for maintaining great health over a lifetime. If you don’t like vegetables, start liking vegetables.
• Goji Berries (lycium): Considered the #1 food in the Chinese medicinal system. It is a complete protein source and the #1 source of beta-carotene of any food in the world.
• Cacao Beans (Raw Chocolate Nuts): All chocolate is made out of the cacao bean (chocolate nut). The cacao bean is not actually a bean, it is a nut, like an almond. Almost nobody knows about this amazing food which is REAL CHOCOLATE, even though everyone has eaten highly-processed chocolate.
• Spirulina: The #1 protein source in the world. 65% protein! 5 tablespoons of this stuff in your protein smoothie each day will give you more usable protein than any food you have ever eaten.
• Cordyceps Mushroom Extract (capsules): Cordyceps increases core strength (jing) and core energy (qi) more than any other food. This should be in the diet of any athlete.
• Reishi Mushroom Extract (capsules): This is a great immune system food. However, it’s greatest gift is its spiritual aspects. If you are into the whole program of martial arts in all its facets including the practice, the superhuman power possibilities, the meditation and connection with Nature, this is the food for you.

10 Secrets to Raising Your Vibration

1. Plant Seeds 2. Set Goals 3. Have Faith 4. Guard Against the Negative 5. Trust Your Intuition 6. Eat Sun Foods 7. Breathe With Intention 8. Move Your Body 9. Do What You Love 10. Smile

The cost of NOT going organic...
"Does organic food cost more? Yes. Remember: you either pay now or you pay later," says Wolfe. "One week in a hospital will cost you more money than you could have spent eating exotic organic food for five years. Get your values in order. Organic food is essential. We can no longer afford ourselves the luxury of being told what to do and what to eat by television and incompetent healthcare professionals (e.g. doctors). We have to become 100% responsible for our own actions. That includes food. If you are overweight, you are responsible. If you don't like your diet, you are responsible for changing it."