Testimonials

80/10/10 Diet and Lifestyle

“If you wish to look and feel more energetic, healthier, and happier, you can certainly benefit from the solid, sensible ideas Doug Graham is proposing in this program. Whether you use the 80/10/10 diet for a week, a year, or for the rest of your life, you can be assured that you will notice the fantastic results. The longer you apply these strategies to your life, the greater will be your confidence that you have sidestepped the seemingly inevitable endpoint of premature aging and the degenerative diseases. Why would anyone turn down the opportunity to dance through life with the radiant well-being this program delivers?”

—Marilyn Diamond
author of Fit for Life

“I'm a type 1 diabetic, since 20 years. After 12 years of high long term bloodsugar (hba1c), I have finally managed to get it down, with the help of the 80/10/10 way of eating. I have only been low-fat raw vegan for about eight months, and felt better than ever. So good that I've even thought that I'm going to ignore my high bloodsugar and continue eating this way anyway. :)

Today I was visiting my doctor, and my long term bloodsugar had gone down dramatically for the first time in 12 years! This is huge for me.

I haven't changed anything else in my life, not even exercise routine (two hours walking/day) only what I eat.

Last year the test was 73 mmol/mol, now it showed 59 mmol/mol and both me and my doctor were so happy about this! He couldn't believe that I eat almost only fruit and said "well, everyone is different, this is obviously working for you".

This diet is working and I'm so relieved I could cry :D”

—Mika

“When I stick with Dr. Graham's 80/10/10 diet program, I am full of energy and vitality. I am able to live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment. As an added bonus, I start to lose extra weight and I feel healthy. I don't want for anything when I can eat all the strawberries and watermelon that I desire.”

—Rachel Johnson
author of Wake Up Running!

“I have been following Dr. Graham's 80/10/10 diet and lifestyle for seven years, and it is the best thing I have ever done. His program has allowed me to fine tune my eating habits so that I'm functioning at my best. For me, the benefits of this lifestyle include high energy, disappearance of all ailments, cessation of depression, more patience, a reverence for life, and much more.”

—Guy Orlando
author of Beyond Raw ebook

“I am so grateful to Dr. D for introducing me to the 80/10/10 diet! I just started working out for the first time in many years, and I am having the most amazing results! My energy is skyrocketing, and I am feeling better that I've felt in my entire life.”

—Kira Donnellan
Hartford, Connecticut

“With Doug Graham's 80/10/10 program, I have begun to experience levels of health I never dreamed of. My energy is soaring, my endurance has increased considerably, and my regularity is better than it's been at any point in my life. Another added perk is enjoying my food and each subtle nuance of taste, texture and feel so much more than I ever have! I say this with 100% enthusiasm: You are just right on, Doug!”

—Courtney Whitworth
Pahoa, Hawaii

“I struggled with weight control and high serum lipids for years. Dr. Graham's 80/10/10 diet has helped me reduce weight, fat, and serum lipids to desired levels. I am running faster and feeling better at age 52 than I did years ago. It feels so good to be in control, and I enjoy every bite of the food!”

—Brad Forgy, MS, RN

“Following Dr. Graham's 80/10/10 diet program has given me the energy, beauty, and strength that I have been looking for all of my 54 years, along with the joy of eating foods that appeal to all of my senses I'm able to run now instead of just walk, something I never thought I'd be able to do. People tell me I look like a teenager. I know I'm treating my body and mind in the best way, while doing the same for our precious Earth. I am blessed to have found this way of eating, and I wish the same for others.”

—Amy Harwood
Sonoma, California

“I thought it was worthwhile to tell my story to let people know that this diet and lifestyle do work to get rid of a candida overgrowth. I know firsthand. I was severely losing the battle against candida when I started the 80/10/10rv lifestyle. Now, I’ve not only beaten it, I’ve left it in the dust and gone on to win so many more battles.”   Read more of Jacky Alles' testimonial article entitled "Beat Candida Overgrowth" ...

—Jacky Alles
West Bend, Wisconsin

“It has been an amazing journey, and by amazing journey I mean I have never ever been as happy with my health or as thriving or as energetic or felt as good. I got into this because I used to be hyperglycemic and I used to have serious blood sugar issues. I was underweight; I was emaciated; I had horrible migraines, constipation, low energy. You know name it, I pretty much had it. ”   More of Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram' testimonial article entitled "Overcome Hyperglycemia Just Like Kristina Did" ...

—Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram (Fully Raw Kristina)
Houston, Texas

80/10/10 Products

Perfect Health Program, 12-CD set

“The Perfect Health Program was my introduction to Dr. Graham’s teachings two and a half years ago. It totally transformed my life and health. It is the most comprehensive health program I have ever come across and the most enjoyable. I am stronger, more energetic and happier than I ever have been. I would recommend this program to everyone and anyone who is determined to get their health handled for good. The Perfect Health Program just makes PERFECT sense.”

—Cameron Andersen
Vancouver, BC, CANADA

The 80/10/10 Diet, book

“Eight years ago when I first met Dennis he taught me what and how to eat in a way that significantly increased my health and well being. Then two years ago Dennis read your book. He became excited and re-inspired.... he wanted me to read it. Although we were already eating a significant amount of fruit I was reluctant to read your book because I was afraid to eat even more fruit. I counted on our cooked meals for the kind of calorie satiation I was used to and to help me through some of the digestive distresses that I thought I was experiencing from eating as much fruit as I was eating (a belief that was reinforced by others in the hygienic arena).

Last year I decided to read your book and, like Dennis, I got inspired. I am currently eating more fruit than I have ever eaten and, so far, I feel well and satisfied. With Dennis' guidance about when, what kind and how much fruit to eat I have been able to eat without digestive distress.

It also helps to live in a place where I am learning how to grow fruit. Our first year peach tree produced approximately 50 delectable, aromatic peaches.... such a bounty.... and the melons that are ripening are fantastic!

Thank you for your courage and dedication to teach others what you have learned regardless of the exquisite challenge of piercing through what appears to me to be a persistent, culturally entrenched fruit phobia. ”

With much appreciation of you and your work,

—Cecile Langelier

“Dr. Graham is wise, insightful, and a leading-edge thinker. Read, savor, and use his brilliance, and I hope it serves you as well as it has for me.”

—Mark Victor Hansen
coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books

“For people who want to create balance in their lives and reach and sustain the level of health they deserve, I highly recommend this book.”

—Kimberly Mac
The "Naked" Vegan radio talk show host and live-food chef

“Dr. Graham's 80/10/10 diet has literally saved my life! By putting his advice into practice, I have recovered from serious illness and attained a level of health I never dreamed possible. If you desire the tools necessary to create a permanent and life-changing level of health, look no further than this book!”

—Jeremaiah Neese
Santa Barbara, CA

“The 80/10/10 diet as explained and advocated by Dr. Graham in his book, is in my opinion, the greatest breakthrough ever made in the field of nutrition. Read it, study it, and apply it as if your life depended on it—because it does.”

—Frederic Patenaude
author of The Raw Secrets

“Armed with data drawn from the latest scientific research, Dr. Graham convincingly makes the case that humans are essentially frugivorous and that we should all be living on a fruit-based diet. The 80/10/10 Diet is a courageous, thoroughly researched work. In a field that is beset by hucksters and charlatans, this new book establishes Dr. Graham as the undisputed voice of authority and wisdom.”

—Rynn Berry
author of Food for the Gods: Vegetarianism and the World's Religions
and historical advisor to the North American Vegetarian Society

80/10/10 Events and Classes

Simply Delicious 80/10/10 Culinary Skills

“The Culinary Skills classes held by Dr. Douglas Graham are a must attend, if one desires to learn how to create simple or gourmet meals with raw foods. People who cook and have prepared food for years come into a raw lifestyle, and it's as if their culinary skills have been thrown out the window. Yet the Culinary Skills classes help to bring back the creative skills many people have developed over the years and apply those same skills to preparing raw foods. You'll never look at meal creation the same way again after taking Dr. Douglas Graham's Culinary Skills classes. Those classes truly helped to unleash the creative inner raw chef in me. I've now been deemed the "Soup Queen" by many people. And I owe a huge thanks to the Culinary Skills classes for revealing an entirely new world of meal creation; introducing recipe ideas I never would have thought of otherwise. I would recommend the Culinary Skills classes to anyone who is even remotely interested in working with raw foods. Especially if they want to impress other people with extravagant raw gourmet dishes, that are low in fat, easy to digest, and delicious to eat! ”

—Clarissa Clark

“You can't beat taking a Culinary Skills course with Dr. Graham and his staff. Dr. Graham is a master of food planning, recipe creation, and food preparation. Not only did so much of his experience rub off on me during the class, but I learned how many food combinations are available in the 811rv lifestyle and the principles involved in putting them all together. I also developed a multi-course dinner and prepared it for other guests and staff at the event.

Plus, there’s nothing like hands-on experience with a skilled chef and fellow students in a kitchen with all the equipment and a large variety of food. While I was a beginner in developing my culinary skills, there were others more advanced in the class. We all benefited. I am amazed at how Dr. Graham can meet the needs of people at different levels of experience.”

—Gerald Daly

“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the culinary skills workshop last September. As a former high fat raw gourmet chef, redefining "raw gourmet" the 80/10/10 way invaluable. We learned how to make appealing meals without all the toxic flavor enhancers. We learned to create a total dining experience, from themes and ambiance, to plating ideas, garnishing, and the nuances of food combining. Advanced meal planning and special needs were also covered. As a work exchange participant, I benefitted from even more kitchen experience, which hardly felt like work. Highly recommended.”

—Vicki
Hawaii

Health and Fitness Week

“The best venue, best food, best gang, best workouts, best times, best muscle soreness ever! I have never been so sore in that many muscles! And I have raced bikes in Belgium. ”

—Harley Johnstone
"Durianrider"

“It's a place to discover the beautiful ability of your own body, a place to eat your fill of Earth's real food, and a place to belong to the loving community of raw fooders.”

—Tracy Miller

Fasting and Feasting with Dr. Graham

“I would definitely recommend fasting. I had three chronic, long-term conditions that I wanted to shift (I am counting adrenal fatigue and Chronic Fatigue as one in this instance). The other was extreme period pain. I won’t go into details about the other one, but all three are issues that the medical establishment say, "you have this for life, all you can do is manage the condition."

I have completely cleared all of these conditions from fasting; I have not had any symptoms indicating they are still present since I got back from the fast. I was skeptical too, but this does really work : ) I have more energy for exercise, without getting a collapse day the next day because I have overdone it. This is all despite the fact that I have been eating some cooked vegan food, sometimes overeating, unfortunately. I can only imagine how amazing I would feel if I had stayed 100% raw since I arrived home!! ”

—Sophie

“I discovered a raw food diet in 2002, after more than 20 years of chronic pain and disease. A skiing accident tore apart my left knee at age 18, and I began to suffer from a constellation of debilitating symptoms. These included chronic back pain, migraine headaches, TMJ, depression, profound insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, and severe reflux. I was given drugs for all of these conditions, alternative therapies and remedies, and experimented all the time with my diet. My symptoms would shift, change, sometimes improve, and sometimes worsen - but I could not seem to heal.”

“Now, four months after completing my 26-day fast, I am maintaining a healthy weight, my digestive system is functioning better than ever, my esophagus is pain-free, and my skin and gums feel fresh and new. My muscles have finally bounced back. I am gratified that our financial needs are being met as I continue to offer my gifts and service to my community. As I keep my mind and heart focused on what I truly want, my actions become ever more congruent with my values and beliefs. Perhaps most precious of all to me, is my ever-deepening trust in my body's infinite intelligence, and a profoundly magnified sense of self-connection and inner peace. I feel as though I have travelled to the depths of my being, and there found strength and benevolence.”   Read more of Ellen Livingston's testimonial article entitled "Fasting for Health" ...

—Ellen Livingston
2008 Costa Rica Fasting and Feasting Participant

“Once a day, talks were held in a large room of the house. Well tucked in by the interns and supplied with blankets, pillows and plenty of water, we would swim in and out of delicious, meditative dreams. Dr. Graham taught us in his calm, fatherly tone, a little more each day about what was happening within our bodies and minds. He prepared us gently, alerting us to the various changes that we might expect. He told stories of fasters who had come before us and the amazing challenges that they had overcome. He shared new perspectives on life and how to live and thrive more fully. Daily, he shared his time with us and guided us through the new territory that we were crossing together and alone. ”   Read more of DanDann's testimonial article entitled "Fasting and Feasting ... and Family!" ...

—DanDann
2010 Sedro Woolley Fasting and Feasting Participant

Banana Island with Dr. Graham

“Banana Island was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I look forward to the next FoodnSport event I can attend.”

—Karen Heap
2012 Banana Island Attendee

“I want to say after being home for a few days I feel I really learned a lot at Banana iLand. And it feels like it sunk into the deeper levels, and that it will stick! I can't think of how Banana Island could be a more practical introduction to the 80/10/10 lifestyle. It was an excellent experience in every respect. ”

—Dave King
2012 Banana Island Attendee