March Classes

Can you believe March is approaching us and soon Spring will be on its way, though we've had a mild winter to say the least! March is a great month to check in to see how you are doing with your New Year's resolution with weight loss and better health and to prepare for your new summer wardrobe. Coupled with weight loss is that ever-so-desired....ENERGY! Check out my two classes being offered:

March 5, 2012 - Willowbrook - $35 per person

Raw: The Basics - Whether you are a newbie to raw or you would like more simplistic, low-maintenance ideas in your menu box, come join us for a four-course, 2 hour demonstration of raw food living. You will be amazed at how simple and delicious raw food can be. You will be sampling a Kiwi-Pineapple-Green Smoothie, Emerald Kale Salad, Zucchini w/ Garlic White Sauce and Coconut-Carob Haystacks.

March 17, 2012 - Western Springs - $45 per person

Raw: Asian - Coconuts, coconuts, coconuts! Have you ever cracked open a young coconut and tasted the sweet and refreshing water within? If you haven't you're going to want to attend this class to learn how to safely do so AND sample the your new favorite drink. You will also learn how to use the meat inside for other dishes. We will also talk about calcium and go through specific steps on how to convert from your normal western diet to a plant-based diet. The menu for the evening is a five-course meal featuring...The Antioxidant Smoothie, Miso-Shitake Soup, Spicy Thai Salad, Pad Thai, and Coconut Date Rolls.

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Health Benefits of Water

The health benefit of water is the key to unlocking a healthier and longer life. Here are some important factors of water:

• The elimination of toxins;
• Keeping your blood thin and flow well;
• Cellular and bodily functions such as digestion;
• Relieving constipation;
• Suppressing appetite, and
• Metabolizing stored fat, thus helps with weight loss.

Some quick facts:

• You can live 40 days without food, but only 3 without water.
• You can loose 50% of your glucose, body fat or protein and survive, but if you loose 20% water, you'll die of dehydration.
• Babies are 90% water, adults about 70%, elderly about 60%

  Most cooked food doesn't contain much water:

• Bread 30%;
• Butter 16%;
• Cheese 40%;
• Cereal 5%.

But raw vegetables have a lot:

• Cucumbers, celery and lettuce 95%;
• Broccoli, cabbage, carrots, peaches, strawberries 90%.

Signs of dehydration:

• Dark-colored, pungent urine;
• Allergies;
• Hard stool, constipation;
• Low energy and weakness;
• Dry mouth or lips;
• Dry skin.

So the quality of the fluids we drink is imperative to good health, and the health benefit of water is directly related to it's quality.

When you're on a raw food diet, you know the health benefit of water. Clean, pure, alkaline water, with the right pH and structure.

~ from www.thebestofrawfood.com