Why Raw Foods?

October 7, 5:30 - 6:30 at Cafe Gratitude in Berkeley

October 14, 5:30 - 6:30 at Cafe Gratitude in San Francisco

FREE

This one hour session you will learn what raw, vegan foods are all about and why they are important for optimal health. We will cover nutritional benefits and offer specific immediate steps you can take to bring these foods into your diet. Snacks will be served!

Specific topics that will be covered include:

• The effects of cooking on different nutrients
• Where you get your protein on the raw food diet
• The raw food groups
• How to adapt to a raw food diet
• How to make raw food preparation quick and easy

Pre-registration is not necessary

Matthew Monarch & Angela Stokes
September 8th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, 2141 Broadway in downtown Oakland - Register Here

$18 general admission early bird price / $14 meet-up members

$20 at the door

Join Matt and Angela for this very special event - their only appearance in Northern California!  You will also get to enjoy goodies provided by Cafe Gratitude, meals to eat by Chef Patti Searle of Thrivin' Edibles and learn about the raw food resources available to you around the Bay Area.

Matt Monarch, author of ‘Raw Spirit’ & 'Raw Success' and Raw Food Educator has been eating 100% raw for nearly 13 years now. You can learn more about him at www.TheRawFoodWorld.com.

In this talk he will discuss:
- Is the Raw Food Diet for you?
- Overcoming Health Challenges
- Why some diets work and some don’t
- Difficulties that may arise on your journey
- Benefits of eating Raw Foods, juicing and colonics

Angela Stokes lost over 150lbs and overcame morbid obesity with a raw food lifestyle. She runs www.rawreform.com and is visiting from the UK to share her message of natural recovery.

She speak will speak about:
- Healthy, rapid weight loss
- How to break overeating patterns
- Balancing detox with slimming
- Taking care of the body naturally
- Addressing the underlying issues

Focus on Fermentation

Sept 11th, 8:30 - 11 am at Cafe Gratitude in San Francisco - Register Here

Learn the ancient art of fermentation! Fermented foods can boost your immune system, aid your digestion and increase your vitality. And, they are not as stinky or sour as you might think. Fermented foods are surprisingly simple to make and certainly lots of fun.

The first 10 people to register for this class will be able to take home an item we ferment - for free. So register today!

In Focus on Fermentation you will learn:

• What are probiotics and healthy bacteria
• How to make a soda that tastes like rootbeer
• How to dice, mince, chiffonade with skill.
• How to roll your own "sushi"
• How to make dairy-free nut and seed cheeses that will amaze your friends
• Uses for sauerkraut that you will fall in love with.

Menu: saukerkraut, herbed almond cheese, komboucha, rejevelac, kefir and coconut yogurt.

Nut Milks & Cheeses - Register Here

Sept 13th, 6 – 8:30 pm at Whole Foods in Oakland

$45

Nuts milks & cheeses are delicious and nutritious: the perfect alternative for those wishing to avoid gluten, dairy and soy. Unlike what you buy in the store, these creamy milks and cheeses are also free of preservatives, stabilizers, artificial ingredients or additives of any kind. And, they are totally fun to make!

In this class we will learn to prepare almond milk, cashew cream, pinenut parmesan, almond ricotta and a seed cheese log. You will:

• learn basics about kitchen tools & skills
• see how to put these items together for a fabulous brunch event or dinner party
• try the yummy creations
• leave with a recipe packet and resource guide with tips on food storage, shopping and more.

Check out this video of Raw Bay Area classes:

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All classes are vegan and use primarily raw ingredients. These classes are appropriate for people with food allergies and serious illnesses, those looking to lose weight, as well as those curious about how to bring more whole, healthy foods into their diet.

Cancellation policy for all classes: Cancellations requested at least two days prior will be given a full refund. If you find you are not able to attend, feel free to send someone in your place.