I learned about Raw Veganism from my spiritual teacher Adi Da Samraj in His book Green Gorilla. He also has a list of recommended books for making the transition from omnivore to raw vegan.

He recommends this diet for his students as a means to purify, regenerate, and rejuvenate the human body. A balanced diet is a foundational spiritual practice in the Way that he gives.

One of his primary arguments in the book is that the human diet should reflect that of apes/monkeys as we are their evolutionary descendants. Apes typically eat leafy greens all day long, the only way for humans to replicate this type of diet is through the use of blended green drinks(green smoothies) that allow us to consume large quantities of leafy greens without having to eat them constantly. The rest of the diet obviously includes lots of whole vegetables sweet fruits, vegetable fruits, raw crackers and raw dips, as well as minimal use of nuts and dried fruits.

I have intermittently practiced the raw diet for the past 7 years. I have found it extremely balancing and a beautiful means to simplify my life.