Okay, so uncooked vegan food isn’t exactly a culinary darling. And sure, phrases like, “If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen” probably didn’t originate in a raw foodist’s prep station. But it is definitely healthy, as well as one of the easiest ways to meet your fruits-and-veggies quota before noon. And, treated right, it can be…really good. A raw food diet requires thoughtful planning and ninja-like kitchen skills. Thankfully, they can all be learned. Here’s everything you need to know about prepping and making raw food you’ll actually want to eat.