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RAWsolution Winners!

CONGRATULATIONS to our grand prize winner:

Claudia, who’s new year’s RAWsolution is: Hi Raw Food Nation! In 2010 I will focus on building strength and endurance in my body through yoga, weight training and running. I’ve started a bit early, in the hopes that I’ll have worked out most kinks before 2010 starts and can hit the ground running (literally!).

Claudia will receive our super awesome grab bag featuring a canvas Raw Food Nation tote bag, a set of 4 RFN flair buttons, 2 Some Like It Raw bracelets, and a surprise raw book of our choice.

And the runners up are:

(These fabulous raw foodies will receive either RFN flair buttons or Some Like It Raw bracelets)

Sharmayne, who RAWsolves to: By eating more healthier as a result of learning fanstatic RAW recipes, I can RAWsolute to be at peace–whether it be mind, body or soul. Hopefully, this will transcend to informing others about the RAWvolution. Oh, and I want to be more consistent with attending my pilates classes in order find more balance. LOVE.GOD.PEACE!

Christy aka “Defiance”, who RAWsolves to: My goal is to win an NPC National Figure Championship and become an IFBB Figure Pro in 2010. I am, to my knowledge, the only high-raw figure competitor in the NPC, so it would be a great example and exposure for the raw lifestyle.

Nancy, who RAWsolves to: Having gone 100% raw this past July, my New Year’s resolution is to continue walking the path to optimal health. That means remaining open to examining my diet, exercise program, spiritual practices — the whole ball of wax! In the past I locked down on something and then would wear blinders to any new ideas. Today let me cheerfully explore different ways of enhancing my overall well-being.

DMB, who RAWsolves to: For 2010 I will show unwavering resolution to eat amazing yummy raw foods. I and determined to nourish my body, mind and spirit in the healthiest lifestyle possible!

Victoria, who RAWsolves to: Raw Foods Nation, you are awesome. I am ready to take the plunge! I’m working on ways to integrate my diabetic diet with raw food recipes whenever, and however I can. I’m working toward better health, and a longer life!

Thank you to everyone for sharing your goals with us! We appreciate you participating in this contest. If you didn’t win but still want some RFN flair or a Some Like It Raw bracelet, visit our store. Winners were determined based on a random number generator and will be contacted via email for their mailing addresses. Stay tuned as we will be featuring more promotions and articles in the future to help you achieve your goals for optimal health!

WIN PRIZES For Your RAWsolution!

There is no better time than the present than to start thinking of ways to change your life, especially with the energy of the new year upon us. That’s right, with the turn of the year comes limitless possibilities, dreams within reach, and the sensation that anything is possible. We encourage you to go with that feeling and not let it pass you by. What do you want to do differently or change in the upcoming year so that you can further embrace your holistic and wellness journey? Nothing is too big or too small to be acknowledged. Do you want to eat better? Exercise more? Eat more raw foods? You can do it, and we at Raw Food Nation are committed to helping!

Reply to this post with your health-based new years resolutions (one entry per person) for a chance to WIN a most fabulous Raw Food Nation grab bag featuring the following items:

• Our Raw Food Nation Canvas Tote Bag: Our 100% cotton canvas tote bags have plenty of room to carry everything you need when you are on the go. They include a bottom gusset and extra long handles for easy carrying.
• Two “Some Like It Raw” Bracelets: One for you, one for a friend. Stylish, sleek, and just the right color to get attention (our signature color, of course: orange). An easy way to let the world know that you like it raw. This item is currently featured in our online store for $3/each.
• A 4-Piece Set of Raw Flare: Our RFN assorted 1 inch button series look great on clothes, hand bags, and everything in between. Each set comes with 4 buttons total (one of each design featured in the picture above). This item is also featured in our online store for $6/set.
• And a Raw Food book of our choice (it’s a surprise!)

Five runner-ups will receive a set of RFN Flare or a “Some Like It Raw” Bracelet.

How To Enter/Contest Rules:

It’s simple, reply to this post (1 entry per person) with your new years resolution of what you are planning to do to be healthier in 2010. For example “Hi Raw Food Nation, in 2010 I will take up yoga so that I can be more flexible in the new year,” or “Hi RFN, my new year’s resolution is to try one new raw dish a week.”

BE SURE TO FILL OUT THE REPLY FORM COMPLETELY, including your email address so we can contact you!

And that’s it! We will use a random number generator to pick the winners. Then, we will notify you by email if you are one of them.

CONTEST DEADLINE: Friday, January 1, 2010, 12:00AM EST.

Here’s to your health and some exciting fun to kick off our new year!

Win the Idiot’s Guide to Eating Raw

Recently we had the opportunity to chat with Mark Reinfeld, co-author (along with Bo Rinaldi and Jennifer Murray) of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eating Raw.  We asked him about his journey with raw foods and why he decided to co-author the book. This guide offers a clear understanding of the healing and energy-boosting benefits of eating raw, simple recipes for over 150 delicious raw food dishes, facts about the anti-aging properties of raw foods and advice on how to get your calcium and protein. Check out the interview below to learn more about Mark and to discover how you can score a FREE copy of the book.

RFN: What brought you to the raw food movement?
Mark: In the late ’80’s a friend of mine took a workshop with Gabriel Cousens. We started experimenting with raw foods. When I moved to San Diego, I was 80-100 percent raw for an extended period. I even wrote my Masters thesis in Holistic Nutrition on the Positive Benefits of Raw Food Cuisine. Since then, raw foods have taken on different roles in my life.

RFN: What raw foods were your first? Did anything significant cause you to change your diet to raw foods?
Mark: We started experimenting with a dehydrator, making sunseed and fig treats, and also seed sauces and dressings for salads. It was a fascinating discovery to learn a ‘new’ cutting edge culinary style. When I moved to San Diego I wanted to see how I would feel by including more raw foods in my diet. The climate was much more suitable to raw foods than what I was accustomed to in New York. I was also experimenting with different types of cleanses and fasts so the raw food lifestyle was a perfect compliment.

RFN: We never thought we would see an Idiot’s Guide book to Eating Raw. What made you decide to go this route?
Mark: We were referred to a literary agent who connected us with the publisher of  the Idiots Guide Books series. They were looking for someone to write a book on eating raw. It was an instant connection.

RFN: How did you develop the content for this guide?
Mark: My wife and co-author Jennifer Murray facilitated the recipe development which also included popular recipes from our restaurants. I did the research and compiled the information chapters with contributions from Bo Rinaldi co-author of Vegan Fusion World Cuisine.

RFN: What do you hope someone will gain after reading this book?
Mark: For people to realize how simple and essential it is to include healthy raw foods in their diet. More people than ever are turning to a raw food lifestyle. In this guide, readers will find the secrets to raw food weight loss; how raw foods can heal the body and boost energy and enthusiasm; information on the anti-aging properties of raw food; a comprehensive resource guide to businesses, websites and groups that support the raw lifestyle and 100+ recipes that show how raw foods can be combined into delectable meals. The Complete Idiots Guide to Eating Raw fully explains the benefits of this increasingly popular diet choice, plus presents a mini cookbook that gets readers started on their new regimen.

Recently published studies indicate that rheumatoid and fibromyalgia patients—who number in the millions—can benefit from an uncooked vegan diet rich in antioxidants, lactobacilli, and fiber. Woody Harrelson says the “Recipes so good, you may want to eat this book!”

RFN: What advice can you give to someone just starting to embark upon their raw food journey?
Mark: Go at a pace that you are comfortable with. Be gentle with yourself along the way as you learn more about food and yourself. Connect with others who share a similar interest in raw foods for support and inspiration along the way.

Our special gift for our readers….
Mark Reinfeld has graciously donated 3 copies of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eating Raw to be given to our loyal readers. That’s right, a FREE book for you! Isn’t that exciting?! By simply leaving a comment to this article from July 13, 2009 (12AM, EST) to July 17th, 2009 (11:59PM, EST), you’ll be entered to win one of these free copies. One entry per person (meaning, if you comment multiple times, you will be disqualified). Winners will be picked by a random number generator and then notified individually via the email address they provided for making their comment. Good luck, happy commenting!

Where you buy the book: You can purchase this book from Amazon.com.

A little more info on Mark Reinfeld: Mark, the recipient of the 2006 Platinum Carrot Award for living foods, is the founding chef of Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, winner of Honolulu Advertiser’s 2006 ‘Ilima Aware for Best Restaurant on Kaua’i. His cookbook, Vegan Word Fusion Cuisine, co-authored with Bo Rinaldi and with a foreward by Dr. Jane Goodall, has won nine national awards. He has been preparing inspired gourmet vegan and live food cuisine for over 15 years.  Be sure to visit his website, Vegan Fusion, and his blog.