RAVE Diet: Definition, Foods, and Weight Loss Potential

The RAVE diet was developed by Mike Anderson. It is a vegetarian diet geared towards weight loss and boosting the immune system. RAVE is an acronym for no Refined foods, no Animal foods, no Vegetable oils, and no Exceptions and Exercise.

Types of Foods

• The RAVE diet uses only whole fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds. It eschews any meats (including fish) and processed vegetable products such as cooking oil.

Flexibility

• In most cases, a person can substitute his or her favorite whole food in any of the RAVE recipes. The diet can be adjusted to fit various tastes and food sensitivities.

Rationale

• According to Anderson, while animal-based foods hinder the immune system, plant-based foods boost the immune system and reduce the occurrence of diseases such as cancer.

Health Benefits

• The Cleveland Clinic Foundation has endorsed the RAVE diet, which, in addition to helping weight loss, is the only diet scientifically proven to reverse heart disease.

About the Author

• Mike Anderson is a medical researcher, author and vegan. His book, "The RAVE Diet and Lifestyle," explains the diet in detail as well as the relationship between diet and disease.