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My life-changing journey with raw food began quite by accident. I was standing in the check-out line at a local natural foods market when I noticed Ani's Raw Food Kitchen uncookbook. I bought the book, got home, put the groceries away, and sat down reading the entire book cover to cover.
Inspired by the benefits of eating uncooked organic, raw vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and sprouted grains, I began exploring raw & living foods. This led to my enrolling in a "Living on Live Food" Chef Certification Course, an introductory raw food class taught by one of Alissa Cohen's trained certified instructors. As a result of completing the class, I returned home that evening having vowed to go 100% raw from that day forward. I now prepare food, rather than cook it. I get substantially more nutrition by eating only organic, raw food, rather than processed and cooked food. I digest higher proportions of enzymes, nutrients and oxygen critical to remaining disease-free by eating only organic vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and sprouted grains. And, I have personally benefited from eating 100% raw which has helped me create a vibrant, healthy lifestyle for myself, and my family.
I have trained under one of the world's leading authorities on raw foods and healthy living, Alissa Cohen's "Living on Live Food" program. Alissa is an internationally recognized author, speaker, raw food chef and consultant. I am a "Living on Live Food" certified program instructor and teacher, and love teaching my own raw food classes. Additionally, I am certified as a raw food chef after completing an intensive chef training at Grezzo's Restaurant under Alissa and her executive chef - Leah Dubois. Grezzo's is Boston's premiere 100% raw organic vegan restaurant in the historic North End district of "Little Italy" which is owned by Alissa Cohen. I am currently studying at Cornell University to earn my certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition in October 2010.
Armed with knowledge and passion, I am inspired to teach others how they too can improve their health through a raw food diet and lifestyle. I believe that anyone can lose weight, heal their body, increase their energy and look younger by eating "raw" and exercising regularly.
Speaking of the importance of proper nutrition while exercising, I am also an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer and was a fitness instructor at Cheryl Broughton's Fitness Edge Boot Camp. Boot Camp is an outdoor fitness/health club taught with a military flare designed to provide people with the tools to change their lives. Boot Campers are taught that it takes four things to change their body composition: 1) healthier food choices, 2) cardiovascular exercise, 3) resistance training and 4) mental focus. I was affiliated with Boot Camp from December 2002 until August 2010 and am fortunate to have trained under Cheryl. Cheryl is the founder of Fitness Edge Boot Camp, TV host, producer, author, motivational speaker and Earth Wise/Great Earth co-owner with many years experience in the fitness & health industry. I have found my strength and balance for living my best life through a combination of my Boot Camp workouts, running and biking on the weekends with family and friends, and eating "raw".
I hope you will join me on this incredible journey toward a healthier, more radiant you with raw food!
All the best, Betsy
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