  5 Questions with Raw Foodie Ani Phyo By Andrew Zimmern June
11, 2008 5 Questions with Raw Foodie Ani Phyo  Most Bizarre
Foods fans are accustomed to seeing Andrew eat insects, pungent
cheeses and uncommon cuts of meat. However, in the upcoming Los
Angeles episode (which will air next season), AZ checks out an
unconventional food movement. What could epitomize the bizarre
California culinary scene more than the raw, vegan diet? Andrew
shot the raw food segment with Ani Phyo, a raw food guru and
author of the award-winning cookbook, Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen.
spoke with Ani about the obstacles and benefits of eating raw.
What intrigued you about starting a raw/living foods diet? Why
start?  Ani Phyo: The food was just delicious, and then I
discovered it was completely guilt-free and ultra healthy. Raw
living foods support green living, produce organic compost used
to grow more food, helps us maintain our ideal weight and lose
weight if needed, gives us mental clarity, focus, energy, and
clears up our skin to cre