Raw Vegan Transformations - First Person

Kristina Poudyal, a.k.a. FruitbuiltKristina, healed from ovarian cysts, asthma and depression on a fruitarian diet.

TJ Long overcame addictions to alcohol, tobacco and cooked food on his way to embracing a low-fat raw food diet and lifestyle in tune with nature.

Nicolas Dudet reversed asthma on his way to adopting a low-fat raw food diet. Nicolas discovered that freedom begins with embodying vibrant health.

Eva Straub shares the story of her transformation to a low-fat raw vegan diet, touching on digestion issues and skin rashes, which she's experienced.

Amy Yuter's all-vegan, mostly low-fat raw food diet enabled her to find inner peace and explore spirituality and meditation.

Rebecca Rosenberg is reversing multiple sclerosis on a fruit-based raw food diet and has already reversed Hashimoto's hypothyroidism and other conditions.

Mikkel and Mads Gisle Johnsen travel the globe in pursuit of high-quality fruits and incredible life experiences.

Francesco Barone triumphs over asthma while leading a wholly raw food diet. He discovered that cooked food brought back asthmatic symptoms.

Kvetoslava Martinec shares the story of her transition to a raw food diet. Kvetoslava is an ethical fruitarian, eating only fruits.

Drs. Rick and Karin Dina began exploring a raw food diet in the 1980s, while in college. Now, they're leading raw food educators and authors.

Katy Craine writes about her journey to veganism, a high-fat raw food diet and a low-fat raw diet and how this fruit-based diet has transformed her life.

Mewsum Wong overcame severe headaches and acne on a raw food diet, and this high-powered attorney is leading the raw food charge in Southeast Asia.

Jon Kozak went wholly raw vegan in summer 2010 and gave up eating nuts and seeds in 2013. He writes about his experiences developing nut-free recipes.

Apryl Electra Storms has lost weight and reversed fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome as well as an eating disorder on a fruit-based raw vegan diet.

Itsy Sweeney writes about how a raw food diet has enabled her to reverse symptoms of Lyme disease. Itsy now shares her knowledge to help others in need.

Anjali Sanghi shares the story of the raw food journey of her and her son, Manikya. They each overcame health conditions on a diet rich in fruits.

Brittany Taylor lost 30 pounds and waved goodbye to migraines, nausea and digestive discomfort on a low-fat raw food diet. She enjoys practicing acroyoga.

Jenny Lapan went vegan in 2004 and is enjoying life as a fruit-based vegan who consumes whole foods—raw and cooked. She is training for a triathlon.

Mark Tassi traces his journey to a fruitarian diet. He tried vegetarianism, macrobiotics, veganism and Raw Till 4 before going all raw vegan.

Cassandra Glynn Kutner has lost 145 pounds on a vegan diet, and a raw food diet is helping her reverse symptoms of multiple sclerosis. She is now active.

Jason Kvestad shares the story of his journey to a fruit-based diet. This lifestyle has led him to Terra Frutis in Ecuador, where he welcomes raw fooders.

Natalie Lenka shares her the story of her raw food journey, triumphing over fibromyalgia, arrhythmia and depression by enjoying bite after bite of fruit.

Conor McMillen, a.k.a. "Handy Man Bananas," shares his story about how he transformed his life by embracing a fruit-based diet and self-love.

Athlete and scholar Cyrus Khambatta's adoption of a fruit-based diet has enabled him to manage the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes, hypothyroidism and alopecia.

Moein Nejad has experienced improved health on a raw vegan diet, with a focus on fruits. He is an author and editor of websites devoted to raw veganism.

Robby Barbaro has managed Type 1 diabetes on a low-fat raw food diet. He has overcome acne, allergies, athlete's foot and plantar fasciitis.

Stephanie Kent rose above digestive issues, constipation and drug use on a low-fat raw food diet. She now has the energy to lead an active life.

Raw vegan runners Janette Murray-Wakelin and Alan Murray ran 15,782 kilometers around Australia over 366 straight daily marathons, setting a world record.

Irene Bojczuk's search for a diet to heal many symptoms ended when she found a low-fat raw food diet. She reversed fibromyalgia and is thriving.

Nucleus Raw Foods owner Dan McGrogan writes about his experiences losing 100 pounds and overcoming an addiction to alcohol on a raw food diet.

Deanna Husk is excelling on a low-fat raw food diet after overcoming cysts, asthma, allergies, sensitivities, painful periods and "failure to thrive."

Mango Wodzak traces his lifestyle journey to fruitarianism, or a fruit diet, which he believes that the world can and will embrace, restoring Eden.

Once Korey Constable adopted a low-fat raw food diet, he realized tremendous gains in health and well-being—and watched his fitness levels soar.

At one time weighing 40 pounds, Esperanza Vite recovered from celiac disease and other health challenges on a low-fat raw food diet. Today, she's thriving.

On a low-fat raw food diet, Jennelle LeMoine made endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome, depression and chronic migraines conditions of her past.

Josh Tiska lost 100 pounds on a low-fat raw vegan diet. He also triumphed over digestive troubles and walked away from use of alcohol and other drugs.

Ryan Lum and Anji Bee of Happy Healthy Vegan share a behind-the-scenes look at their journeys to a high-carb vegan diet and YouTube channel.

Anne Osborne shares the story of her journey to a low-fat raw food diet, which began in the late 1980s. She has raised two children on a raw food diet.

Melanie Lotos overcame rheumatoid arthritis on a raw food diet. Now, she's a health coach, helping others discover their "incredible inner life force."

Jimmy Gilker's raw food transformation guided him to travel—and travel he did. After circling the globe, Jimmy has settled in Costa Rica and found love.

Miliany Bonet strives to reach the pinnacle of health on a low-fat raw food diet, full of fruits and vegetables. The teen author publishes three blogs.

Jenée Hallick, a.k.a. "The Fruity Gypsy," shares her journey to healing. Her body and mind have sung on a low-fat raw food diet and with meditation.

Charles Schmidt Jr. has overcome depression, seizures and leg swelling plus lost weight and dropped all medication while on a raw food diet.

Teenager Megan Sherow healed from brain cancer by leading a fruitarian diet on her way to thriving in health.

Janie Gardener, a.k.a. "Jungle Janie," shares the story of her path to a low-fat raw vegan diet and how she overcame work and life obstacles.

Jason Young lost 140 pounds on a 65-day juice fast and raw food diet, finding he feels his best eating fruits and vegetables, with an emphasis on greens.

The creators of Being Vegan, an active Facebook page featuring daily posters and recipes, share their journey to and passion for veganism.

Victoria Everett tells how she overcame numerous health challenges, including depression and schizophrenia, by leading a fruit-based raw food diet.