Metro Detroit Raw Food Offerings

I just put this together for one of my classes. Let me know if there are additions! And if you know of any of the raw food caterers, please share!

Raw Food Restaurants Cacao Tree Café 204 West Fourth St Royal Oak  248-336-9043 www.cacaotreecafe.com The Raw Café 4160 Woodward Detroit 313-778-9774 www.therawcafe.com Red Pepper Deli 116 West Main St Northville 248-773-7671 www.redpepperdeli.org The Treehouse for Earth’s Children 22906 Mooney St Farmington 248-473-0624 www.treehouseforearthschildren.com Detroit Zen Center 11464 Mitchell St Hamtramck 313-366-7738 www.detroitzencenter.org Chartreuse Monthly Pop-Up Restaurant Detroit www.chartreusedetroit.com

Raw Food Options Greengos 15104 Kercheval Grosse Pointe  313-432-2373 www.urbangreengos.com Zerbo’s – Harry’s Health Bar 34164 Plymouth Rd Livonia 734-427-3144 www.zerbos.com Goodwell’s Natural Foods Market 418 West Willis St 313-831-2130 Natural Food Patch 221 West 9 Mile Ferndale 248-546-5908 www.naturalfoodpatch.com (Carries Detroit Zen Center items) Eastern Market 2934 Russell St Detroit 313-833-9300 Detroit Zen Center items in Shed 2 Whole Foods Market Ann Arbor, West Bloomfield, Troy, Rochester Hills www.wholefoodsmarket.com Detroit Evolution Raw Food Catering 313-316-1411 www.detroitevolution.com Various raw food chefs offer catering services

"You know you'd feel better if you just ate meat..."

OK - how many of you have heard this from well-intentioned friends and family? Ever wonder how to respond without blowing your top? While every situation is different, here's something I found myself saying today (I'm paraphrasing of course).

Newsflash! Vegans are not superhuman. We are not always the picture of perfect health. We get sick, just like everyone else. And some of us have medical conditions or illnesses, just like everyone else. However, I do believe that a vegan diet based on whole foods (all other things held constant) helps us to get sick less often and navigate more serious illnesses and conditions better than if we ate a SAD diet.

That being said, what I really wanted to add was the following:

By the way, when you make a comment like that, I take offense to it. I do not believe that I have to kill and consume another animal to lead a healthy life. If my decision to be vegan was due to religious beliefs, you would never make that suggestion to me! So why is it so difficult to understand that I came to this ethical decision on my own without religious doctrine telling me it's wrong? And why is it so difficult for you to respect my decision? Would I get a free pass if I said it was for religious beliefs? In the future, please refrain from trying to push your animal-consuming beliefs onto me, no matter how well intentioned you think they are, as I find them quite offensive.

Although I have actually said that to people before, in this instance, I did not. Know your audience, right?

So, for anyone out there who may be reading this blog, how do you respond when someone says that to you?

Wishing you peas and good health,

VeggiePatti

Green juice is on the way...

I've finally ordered my first juicer! It should arrive next week. I haven't watched it myself yet, but Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead has been making a splash and getting people interested in green juicing. I've decided to test out the waters and report back to you about all the wonders of green juicing!

Stay tuned!

Wishing you peas and good health,

VeggiePatti

Last Chance to sign-up for the Green Smoothie Challenge

For anyone still interested in signing up for the 6-week Green Smoothie Challenge, there's still time. There has been a great response to the program so far! Last night to sign up for the entire program is the first night of class. Drop-in classes are also available for $20 per class.

If you are interested in signing up for the entire six weeks, the cost is $90 - here is what you will get.

·        6 classes – lecture and personalized support - $120 value

·        Access to daily private blog - $30 value

·        Cookbook - $8 value

·        Discount on T-shirts

·        ~$70 savings – almost 45% off

·        One person to get free tee as chosen by class

 

6-Week Green Smoothie Challenge Approaching!

For anyone interested in the 6-Week Green Smoothie Challenge, I will be offering a free preview this Web, Feb 22. The class schedule and descriptions are posted below. All classes are held at Total Health Foods in Wyandotte.

Are you looking to take the next steps toward a healthier, happier you? Join VeggiePatti for the 6-Week Green Smoothie Challenge.

• Feb 22, 6:30-7:30 pm : Adding More Green to Your Life - Introduction to the 6-Week Green Smoothie Challenge - Free - In this introduction, you will learn about the full 6-week program and get to taste samples of green smoothies. The 6 week challenge runs for 6 weeks starting Wed, Feb 29 and ending Wed, Apr 4. The class will meet each Wed for support and new material.
• Feb 29, 7-8:30 pm: Green Smoothie Basics - Green Smoothie Challenge Week 1 - In week 1, come learn about the benefits of greens and the power of green smoothies to help boost your overall health and improve your mood. Learn about supplements, herbs, and foods that you can add to your smoothies that are purported to help with different ailments. You will see a live demonstration and get to taste smoothie samples. We will also take introductory statistics for the challenge.
• Mar 7, 6:30-8 pm: Bye, Bye American Pie: Say Goodbye to Processed Foods - Green Smoothie Challenge Week 2 - In week 2, come learn how to wean yourself off of processed foods and replace them with healthy alternatives! Learn about additional supplements, herbs, and foods that you can add to help curb those cravings.
•  Mar 14, 6:30-8 pm: Let Me Hear You Rawr! Adding More Raw Foods to Your Diet - Green Smoothie Challenge Week 3 - In week 3, come learn how to add more raw foods to your diet. You will get to taste samples and learn how to make some amazing raw desserts!
•  Mar 21, 6:30-8 pm: Rethinking the Salad & Revving It Up - Green Smoothie Challenge Week 4 - In week 4, come learn how to make delicious, nutritious, and non-traditional salads! We will also discuss the importance of movement and adding activity to your routine to help get your body moving!
•  Mar 28, 7-8:30 pm: Creating Healthy Habits - Green Smoothie Challenge Week 5 - In week 5, come learn easy ways to create healthy habits and remove the clutter from your life! We will also talk about a plan to restock your cupboards to support healthier habits and discuss obstacle avoidance so you don't fall back into your old lifestyle!
•  Apr 4, 6:30-8 pm: Yes I Can! Setting Yourself Up for Success - Green Smoothie Challenge Week 6 - In week 6, come learn how to keep your new lifestyle going! We will discuss lifestyle changes, setting yourself up for success, the social ramifications of your decision to change, and how to overcome negativity from friends and loved ones. We will also take end of class statistics and compare them to our introductory statistics!

A minimum number of participants are required to run the program. You can sign up prior to the intro or at the intro class. Cost for the entire program is $90 for six weeks. Drop-in classes will be available, space provided, at $20 per class.

Please visit www.veggiepatti.com for more details.

Disclaimer: The material presented in these classes is not intended as medical advice.

Adding More Green to Your Life: The 6-Week Green Smoothie Challenge

I have decided to offer a 6-week green smoothie challenge! You can check out the details below.

If you can't access the info here, please visit my website for more details!

Cookbook Off to Publication!

YES!!!

My cookbook just went out for publication! It's a vegan, gluten-free cookbook based on whole foods.

Please join me at my cookbook launch party on Friday, January 20 from 5-9 pm at Total Health Foods in Wyandotte. For more information, please visit the events page on my website.

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!