Although going raw may not make your mouth water, it definitely doesn't have to be bland and boring. Nature offers a wide range of flavors, with many raw foodists reporting a heightened sense of taste after modifying their diet. Here are some tastes to try in your own diet—whether you go raw or not.
Sweet and nutty
Sprouted grains, such as rye or wheat; sprouted and dehydrated nuts
Buttery smooth
Avocados; raw sesame tahini
Salt to taste
Celtic sea salt; dulse (a seaweed); miso; Nama Shoyu, reportedly the only 100 percent organic, unpasteurized living soy sauce; liquid amino acids derived from soybeans (sprinkle this flavoring on salads, soups—and even popcorn)
A bit of bitter
Raw sauerkraut and pickles; watercress; arugula
Earthy and pungent
Onions, garlic, horseradish
Meaty and chewy
Sprouted legumes, such as chickpeas, lentils, and peas
Tart but tasty
Lemon juice or pulp; orange zest
—L.L.
