If you find yourself throwing away a lot of fruits and veggies because you can't go through them fast enough, dehydrating is an excellent option for preserving some of these foods. There's also a wide variety of unique raw food dishes you can create using your dehydrator. Starting off with a few basic fruits or veggies is a great way to introduce yourself to world of dehydrating. This is also a great way to have some fun making exciting new dishes as you explore a whole new way to experience the raw vegan lifestyle. While it's important to keep your body fully hydrated by eating high water-content fruits and veggies as well as drinking plenty of pure water; experimenting with a dehydrator can add another dimension to your raw food experience!