Why Raw????


At Pangaia, we honor the ebb and flow of human dietary needs. We are committed to moving towards an all raw, organic, plant-based diet for ourselves - to the extent that it works better and feels better than cooked food. Each and every person has a different health background and requirement, so we believe there is no ‘optimal’ diet, only what suits the individual. Diet at Pangaia changes and evolves; we view it as a living experiment.

Currently, our community mainly consists of raw vegans, and those who eat a percentage of cooked local-food. In all, we recognize food as our way to good health and are tolerant of various styles of eating and health choices. It makes sense to us to focus on foods which we cultivate here at Pangaia. We care for the earth and she, in turn, cares for us. It’s a sustainable, symbiotic relationship.

Many people who have come to Pangaia are being introduced to the raw diet for the first time. We are here to guide you with our experiences in raw foods. Alternatively, for those still adjusting, we do have cooking facilities with wood stoves, propane stoves and even a pit in the ground for all to use. There are also several food related options including a health food store and international restaurants in Pahoa, a nearby town. Please come and join our experiments with food and health.