Raw Vegan Transformations - Profiles

Brenda Vance triumphs over eating and mental health disorders along with alcohol and drug use on a fruitarian diet.

Aliyah Washington's journeys for healing and the truth have led her to embrace a low-fat raw food diet and perception change.

Now helping inspire others, Melissa Raimondi lost 70 pounds and resolved acne, joint pain and headaches after adopting a fruit-based raw vegan diet.

Rawthenticity's Lori Weiss and Nicole Gregg improved their overall health on a fruit-based raw vegan diet and are helping others find health and happiness.

Anastasia Voss overcame anorexia, anxiety and depression and found purpose, love and friendships—all on a raw food diet.

Jeff Sekerak adopted a fruit-based raw diet after a vegan diet and poor lifestyle choices led to bad health. Jeff is now in peak shape and has found "eternal youth."

Ronnie Smith shares the story of his transformation via a vegan and raw vegan diet. Ronnie enjoys a fruit-based diet and has gained a freshened perspective.

His longtime experience, rich knowledge, festival leadership and colorful travel tales make Petr Cech a leading light in the raw food community.

Kat Green overcame depression, anxiety, weight fluctuations, acne and headaches on a low-fat raw food diet. This world traveler has released three books.

Alicia Grant overcame many health issues, including poor digestion, on a fruit-based diet and continually explores solutions in her quest for peak health.

Retreat co-host and author Reny Kattel adopted a raw food diet in 2005. She returned to her natural weight and reversed colon, kidney and liver maladies.

Dr. Samuel Mielcarski has pursued optimal health his whole life and adopted a raw food diet at 27. This author and physical therapist has aided thousands.

Evan Rock discovered joy in raw food, meditation and yoga, and these passions helped guide him to Hawaii, where he's building an eco-community and retreat.

Author, coach, mentor, yoga teacher and retreat host Ellen Livingston transitioned to a raw vegan diet in 2002. She overcame insomnia, depression and more.

Victor VanRambutan reversed inflammation on a low-fat raw food diet. Now, his fruit-based lifestyle provides top-flight fuel to excel with a busy schedule.

Benjamin Beeler explored dairy- and gluten-free diets before going vegan. He's arrived at a low-fat raw vegan diet and has enjoyed excellent health.

Tasha Lee has faced many health challenges before and even on a low-fat raw food diet. This Type 1 diabetec has realized many marked health gains, though.

On a low-fat raw food diet, Joy King has overcome eating and digestive disorders, constipation, dry eyes, headaches, exhaustion, acne and other conditions.

Dr. Robert Lockhart traces the story of his journey to a raw food diet and highlights the benefits of living healthfully, including regular exercise.

Grant Campbell's fruit-based diet has propelled him to become one of the world's elite ultramarathoners. "Every year, I feel more vitality," he said.

Silpa Reddy overcame polycystic ovary syndrome on a low-fat raw food diet and has experienced increased energy and mental clarity and enhanced appearance.

Don Weaver went raw vegan in 1977 and has become an expert ecologist, researcher and organic grower as well as author of Regenerate the Earth!

Mike Vlasaty's powerlifting and dietary prowess adds credence to the fact that vegans and raw fooders can not only be fit but indeed muscular.

YouTube sensation and author Megan Elizabeth recovered from severe adrenal fatigue, leaky gut syndrome, candida and chemical sensitivity on a raw food diet.

Elisa Oras overcame depression, anxiety, digestive issues, acne and hair loss on a mostly raw food diet, and now she's a top promoter of the lifestyle.

Athlete, YouTube.com star and co-operator of 30BananasADay.com, Harley Johnstone, a.k.a. "Durianrider," shares his raw food and fitness journeys.

Authors Paul and Yulia Tarbath of RawsomeHealthy.com trace their raw food journeys and travels around the world, discussing their health and fitness gains.

An expert on nutrition, family development and raising healthy raw children, Karen Ranzi traces her raw food journey and discusses her work.

Freelee, creator of TheBananaGirl.com and co-publisher of 30BananasADay.com, shares how she's blossomed on a low-fat raw food diet with lots of exercise.

Dr. David Klein triumphed over colitis, Crohn's and IBD and emerged as a raw food educator, counselor, publisher, author and editor.

Swayze Foster's low-fat, fruit-based raw food diet enabled her to lose weight and overcome anemia, restless-leg syndrome, joint pain and headaches.

Chris Kendall's low-fat raw vegan diet and exercise has helped him stay as young as "16" despite injuries sustained over a 27-year skateboarding career.

At 617 pounds, Richard Widmark woke up one morning last April and decided he was going to be vegan—at least just for the day.

Andrew Perlot has ridden a gigantic shimmering wave along his raw food journey, which has enabled him to lose weight and reverse colitis.

Tim and Leslie Arnold have run a combined 13,500 miles over the past four years, achieving such fleet-footed success by leading raw vegan lifestyles.

Desarae Jeter shed 100 pounds from her peak weight of 230 pounds while enjoying bite after bite of sweet fruits such as bananas on a low-fat raw food diet.

Owner of Arnold's Way, Arnold Kauffman has been a raw food pioneer since 1998. He has helped thousands eat more fruits and veggies, helping many go vegan.