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Raw Parenting Summit

From Monday, June 22 through Tuesday, June 30 there will be the RAW MOM SUMMIT.

If you are a mom or grandmom, have children or are pregnant - or if you know people that would be interested - you should attend this great event, and also spread the word!

I know from the extensive feedback I receive how many of you are interested, involved and concerned with raising a healthy child or grandchild in today's SAD cooked world.

I also agree that there isn't a lot of good guidance out there for raw parents and grandparents. Tara and her staff have addressed this issue in a wonderful manner.

The seminar is totally free of charge. There will be 27 interviews with leading raw fooders from around the world. All you have to do is listen to the interviews all those great people share with you.

You can learn all about the summit here: http://tinyurl.com/chiMoms

Some of the 27 speakers are Jean Liedloff (author of The Continuum Concept), Victoria and Valya Boutenko (part of the "Raw Family"), Byron Katie (author of The Work), Shazzie, Dr. Gabriel Cousens, David Wolfe, Paul Nison and many more!!

I truly want to share this wonderful summit with you!

Here's that link again: http://tinyurl.com/chiMoms

Yours in great health,
Jim Carey

P.S. "I'm raw when possible, organic when practical, and I pray over the rest." - unknown

P.P.S. I found this in my archives; it's Valya Boutenko talking about raising great kids:
http://rawdoctors.com/index.php/videos/77-let-valya-boutenko-raise-your-children.html

KY, Louisville - Whole Life Co-op - New Group

Whole Life Co-op (Upcoming Potluck & Quarterly Meeting on 11/14)

Nov 14
Fri 6:00 PM
Location - Crescent Hill United Methodist Church
201 S Peterson Ave
Louisville, KY 40206

http://www.meetup.com/Whole-Life-Co-op/calendar/9015153/

Who’s coming? 3 Yes / 1 Maybe (I'll be there - Jim Carey)
46 spots left — RSVP deadline: November 10, 2008 6:00 PM

Who's organizing?
Hope Lohman


Who and What is the WLC?
The best of local - honey, meat, eggs, chickens, cheese, and more. The best of regional - berries, fruit, and even better. The best from all over - coconut oil, palm oil, laundry detergent, organic cotton and organic clothing, personal care items and beyond. The Whole Life Co-op is a group of people in Louisville, KY who are pursuing the following things...

1. Local, sustainable, ecologically sound farming, communities, and economies. We seek to find local farmers and encourage cottage industries to flourish here in Louisville, that we might build an economy where real people really care for their land and resources and provide real products at real prices (prices that reflect the true value and costs) to real people. To fulfill this goal, we have a buying club that offers the very best in local foods, including cheeses, eggs, beef, chicken, turkey, and more!

2. Simple living. Americans have accustomed themselves to a level and style of living that is not only unsustainable, but that is the height of selfishness and waste. We teach people why this is wrong, how it is robbing people around the world and here at home, including our children, and how to make changes. For more info, we encourage you to check out "The Story of Stuff" before joining.
To fulfill this goal, we educate and equip our families to do things like make their own cleaners, toothpaste, etc... and how to generally live with and on less.

3. Nutrient dense foods and prepared parenting. Traditional cultures produced generation after generation of vibrant parents and beautiful, strong, healthy babies... needless to say, that is no longer true here in America and many other parts of the world as the displacing foods of modern commerce - refined grains and sugars, canned foods, and vegetable oils, among others - have overtaken our grocery stores. We help equip people and point them back down the path to radiant health for them and their families.

4. More to come!

Arthur Collins - Feedback

Arthur Collins - Feedback
Home study partners in NE Area

Hello and thank you for the post.

Wonderful timing. We shall be starting a group just outside of Nashua NH in May, with the newly revised Home Study Program.

I am currently in N. India working with the Tibetan Community and planning to start a Raw Food clinic in Dharmsala, and wow what happenings going on there now! I am sure it will be good timing to offer some help there.

I met Dr. Ann when she was traveling to India many years ago, and what a great thrill to starting her program both in NH and possibly N. India as well.

Right now, I am looking to meet up with some folks, would like to go through the Home Study together and perhaps order some bulk products and supplies.

I will be staying just outside of Nashua with a wonderful friend..and we will be building a grow room and starting a Garden pretty much from scratch so a great time and place to start from the bottom up!
 
Happy St Patty's Day
Arthur

Thank you for the feedback!

Jim Carey

Feedback - Gary

Hello my name is Gary Harrell in Arlington Heights, Illinois approx. 1/2 hour NW of O'Hare Airport (Chicago). I would like to try going Raw and do Colonics to detoxify however I know my weakness and my strengths I need some handholding I hate to say to get me on track long enough to start feeling confident. Any suggestions you would know of up here in my part of Illinois?

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I understand. Try http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/1/regular_meetings_and_events/index.html and http://rawlivingfoods.typepad.com/1/special_events/index.html. I know that there’s a large Raw group in Chicago.

I find a constant repetition of raw videos and books keeps me inspired when I’m down here on the farm in deep-fried GA. <g>

Good luck!
Jim Carey

Meetings and Events

"The gathering of people is what most frightens oppressive government. Wherever freedom reigns in the world, there is open communication amongst people. When we gather, we gain power. When we fail to gather, we only fail ourselves. Therefore, let us not forsake the gathering of ourselves together. It is as vital now as it has ever been." - Jay North

The Special Events page is regularly updated at RawLivingFoods.typepad.com/1/special_events/index.html.

There's just too much going on in the Raw World to post in this newsletter anymore!

The Regular Meetings and Events page is at RawLivingFoods.typepad.com/1/regular_meetings_and_events/index.html.

Publicize your meeting or special event by emailing the info to editor@chiDiet.com.

Fayetteville, Arkansas potlucks & events

Arkansas, Fayetteville - Raw lucks & events
Contact michelle (at) fromsadtoraw (dot) com or visit Rawozarks.com.

Raw living foods support groups

A good listing of raw support groups: http://rawfoodnetwork.com/supportgroups.html

More raw living foods event calendars

Beautiful on Raw Calendar of events and tours

Northwest VEG calendar of events Covers Portland Oregon area.

Raw Food Calendar of Events in BC Canada "... is here to support those who want to explore the Raw Food lifestyle in pursuit of improved health.... workshops with visiting and local teachers, potlucks, food preparation classes...". Provides a calendar of local BC activities.

RawFoodInfo.com's Events Calendar State by State, Country by Country calendar of worldwide raw food events.

Raw Food Planet Excellent calendar of worldwide Raw Food events

Raw New England Community

SoyStache Nationwide Calendar of Vegan and Vegetarian Events

Vegetarian Society of the District of Columbia Calendar of events which features, amongst other things, rawlucks in the DC area.

Vegetarian Travel Guide Calendar of Events

Vermont area Calendar of Raw Food Events, Potlucks, etc.

Austin Texas: ELivingHealth's Calendar of Events (just click on Calendar of Events).

Raw potlucks and live feasts

There are currently 6,142 Raw Foodists in 79 Groups from 69 Cities … and 3,214 more waiting to hear when a new Meetup starts! The Raw Food Network is maintaining a good listing of meetings: http://rawfoodnetwork.com/potlucks.html

Raw living foods event calendars

Alissa Cohen's Raw Food Programs and Certifications

Cafe Gratitude Ongoing events at 3 Bay Area Restaurants

Chef Chad Sarno's Raw Chef events.

Cherie Soria's Living Light Culinary Arts Institute's Events

Charles Thomas Mort's Raw for Life   Calendar of events at the Raw for Life Center and throughout Arizona

Juliano's "Raw Planet' Events. Visit his restaurant and store in Santa Monica ... and his booth at the Sunday Venice Beach Farmer's Market... and check his event schedule for other opportunities to connect with this amazing raw food gourmet chef and teacher.

Matt Monarch, author of Raw Spirit (What The Raw Food Advocates Don't Preach) scheduled talks and seminars.

Nature's Raw Energy Workshops and Retreats

Paul Nison's Scheduled Events

RawFamily.com This is a powerful success story of the Boutenkos, a family of four who healed themselves from serious illnesses with living and raw foods.  Now they are traveling the world, lecturing, demonstrating and introducing the healing effects of raw foods while promoting their books. Click here for a schedule of their events.

RawFoodSupport.com has a "announce forum" for various raw food events.

Shazzie's Upcoming Raw Food Events in the UK

Storm's Raw Food Retreats

Total Raw Food (UK) Events

Beautiful on Raw Calendar of events and tours

Northwest VEG calendar of events Covers Portland Oregon area.

Raw Food Calendar of Events in BC Canada "... is here to support those who want to explore the Raw Food lifestyle in pursuit of improved health.... workshops with visiting and local teachers, potlucks, food preparation classes...". Provides a calendar of local BC activities.

RawFoodInfo.com's Events Calendar State by State, Country by Country calendar of worldwide raw food events.

Raw Food Planet Excellent calendar of worldwide Raw Food events

Raw New England Community

SoyStache Nationwide Calendar of Vegan and Vegetarian Events

Vegetarian Society of the District of Columbia Calendar of events which features, amongst other things, rawlucks in the DC area.

Vegetarian Travel Guide Calendar of Events

Vermont area Calendar of Raw Food Events, Potlucks, etc.

Austin Texas: ELivingHealth's Calendar of Events (just click on Calendar of Events).

Event Promotional Opportunities

RawFoodNetwork.com would love to link to your events page. Please email us with details.

VegNews Magazine Get your event listed in their calendar.

Regular Meetings and Events

"The gathering of people is what most frightens oppressive government. Wherever freedom reigns in the world, there is open communication amongst people. When we gather, we gain power. When we fail to gather, we only fail ourselves. Therefore, let us not forsake the gathering of ourselves together. It is as vital now as it has ever been." - Jay North

[Wow... When I started this service there were only 4 or 5 listings! How the movement has grown!]

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Raw Vegan Radio - A radio show that will open your mind to holistic health, nutrition, and the connection between mind, body, and spirit. With your host, Steven Prussack, MS. Lots of interviews with "Who's Who in Raw Living Foods." www.RawVeganRadio.com.

The Naked Vegan Radio - Kimberly Mac, on Alternative Talk Radio, Seattle; a segment called Positive Choice Radio at 1 pm Thursdays. KKNW Radio: www.newschannel1150.com.

Raw TV - Santa Monica, California area - David Wolfe meets the Queen of Skating & USA's Raw Veggie Vegan Diva, Debbie Merrill. On The Debbie Merrill Show, Raw Foods on The Roll. Catch It on Adelphia Cable Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Eaglerock channels 77 and 98. "Learn to eat less and live more" and "Go Raw Now, Just Watch How" Call 310 821-5489 or go to debbiemerrillshow.com for more info, show and channel listings.

The Raw Vegan Channel - Raw Vegan Kitchen, Workouts, and more: http://rawveganchannel.com/.

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International - Raw Food Meet-Up Groups are springing up in lots of cities. There are currently 48 groups across the US. For more info go to http://rawfood.meetup.com/.

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Arkansas, Fayetteville - Raw lucks & events contact Michelle@fromsadtoraw.com or visit Rawozarks.com.

Arkansas, Fayetteville - Raw Events & Raw Food for sale contact Rawkin' Family Foods at denisedthomas@yahoo.com or rawkinfamilyfoods@yahoo.com.

British Columbia - Raw Food Society resources and events: http://www.rawbc.org/raw_events.html.

British Columbia, Courtenay - Raw vegan potluck on the 4th Sunday of every month at the Florence Filberg Centre. Raw & Cooked vegan potluck on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the same location. Note that Courtenay is the home of ZenZero Raw Food Oasis, a cafe with tasty raw foods. Sign up for RawRose's Uncooking Classes held regularly at ZenZero. Contact Rose Vasile at (250) 334-2251 for more info (Rose was the Director of Creative Health Institute in 2003).

California, San Francisco - Each month, usually on the first Sunday, we hold open-to-public living foods pot luck events, the event includes lectures by educators in the field of living food nutrition and natural self-healthcare. The events are held in San Francisco, at 630 Valencia St. We provide our members with newsletters containing informative articles on nutrition, natural healing and lifestyles, plus living foods recipes, restaurant reviews, and a calendar of events. We also operate a health library, organize nature walks, and camping trips. Regularly updated event information can be obtained by calling our sproutline: (415)-751-2806. Since 1987: http://www.living-foods.com/sflife/.

Florida, Delray Beach - Circle of Life holistic events: www.circle-of-life.net.

Florida, Palm Beach Gardens - Following are the FREE Living Foods classes offered for the month of September at Nutrition S'Mart* in Palm Beach Gardens.   All classes are raw, organic, vegan, sugar-free, wheat-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free.  FREE food samples and recipes are available at every class. Saturday, September 16th from 1:00-2:00 PM-Kid's Cooking Class at Customer Appreciation Day-Fun and Easy Healthy Snacks Monday, September 18th from 6:30-7:30 PM-Seminar Class-Tips to making a Plant-Based Lifestyle fun and easy. Monday, September 25th from 6:30-7:30 PM - Living Foods Dessert Food Preparation Class - Macadamia Carob Cookies (This Class is Vegetarian, Raw, Sugar-Free, Wheat Free, Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free) Wednesday, September 27th from 1-2 PM - Living Foods Dessert Food Preparation Class - Macadamia Carob Cookies (This Class is Vegetarian, Raw, Sugar-Free, Wheat Free, Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free)   All classes are taught by René Oswald, RN, IBCLC.  She has been a raw food chef since 1998 when she started recovering from a rare, incurable auto-immune disease called Mastocytosis.  She is now living a happier life then she ever dreamed possible without the symptoms of her illness and she is helping others achieve their health goals. For more information go to www.reneowald.com, email at rene.oswald@att.net or call 561-775-4867.

Georgia, Atlanta - Support Group and Potluck every Monday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Natural Market Place www.naturalmarketplace.net.

Illinois, Chicago - Chicago has three monthly raw events/potlucks: one in Hyde Park, usually the first Sunday of the month, one on the north side, usually the third Sunday of the month and one at our new raw food restaurant, Cousin's at 3038 W. Irving Park Road, schedule varies. www.rawfoodchicago.com for info. (Check out our new website for the raw scoop of Chicago!)

Illinois, Park Forest - New raw food group forming - DIAMOND 'N' THE RAW! Presents a raw food potluck on Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Park Forest Health/Nurses Plus, 400 Forest Boulevard Park Forest, Illinois 60466. 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Contact Vivian Clarke (708) 715-1683, Mary Wilson (708) 351-6869 or Carol Rodgers (708) 288-0001.

Kansas, Kansas City - Wanted to let you know that we have potlucks in KC the first Saturday of every month at the Wild Oats store in Mission, KS. Also, I'm starting a RAW-Annon 12 step group at my home starting on Tues. Sept. 5th at 7:00. If people are coming to KC, they may contact me at my website: www.thebodyconnection.com. We also have a couple of group sites that they may enjoy being a member of. They are: kcrawfoodgroup at yahoogroups.com and RAW-Annon at google groups.com, as well as the raw food meetup group.

Kansas, Kansas City - Living Right Raw Food Cafe 7:00 pm; Meets every third Thursday of the month This group meets monthly and is totally centered on Raw Living Food ideas. Each member of the cafe brings a dish to share. The meeting includes the sharing of food, great conversations, planning of raw food events and possible trips, on occasion there are guest speakers, or demonstrations. Open to all! You do not have to be Raw nor do you have to be 100% raw to join us. This is lots of fun! Come join us. Meetings are FREE for more information call Kimse at 913.281.3848 or kimse@instituteoflivingright.com.

Kansas, Kansas City - 2:00 pm Live Food Kitchen Show - This potluck meets the second Saturday of every month at Wild oats in Overland park KS. I will be doing a presentation on how to stock your Living Food Kitchen. I will cover types of food, how to store them and equipment information like what type of equipment you need form the big to the small and how to use basic kitchen equipment for a live food diet. You will be able to view and sample some of the products. After the presentation you will also be able to order any of the products we have available. The presentation will be followed by the Living Food Potluck. There is no fee for this event. If you would like to attend email me for more information! Hope to see you there! For more information contact Kimse at 913.281.3848 or kimse@instituteoflivingright.com.

Louisiana, New Orleans - Raw Food Potluck in the Park - (so far in Audubon Park about once a month) Contact info: Audry Herbert, audry@FULfillyourself.com, 504-436-0062.

Massachusetts, Boston Area - New Location for August Raw Vegan Pot Luck: Every second Tuesday of the month. 6-9 pm. Contact: Betsy Bragg, 781-899-6664. If no answer try cell 617-835-2913. Email: bbski@stanfordalumni.org. Address: 337 Newton Street, Apt 4 (entrance 126 Myrtle Street), Waltham, MA 02453. Please RSVP.

Massachusetts, Boxborough - Raw Vegan Pot Luck - Wednesday Feb 15th, 6:30 - 9 PM. Location: - 118 Cobleigh Road, Boxborough. Contact info: Andy Migner, andy@mayallbepeaceful.com. Regular Schedule: The third Wednesday of the month.

Michigan, Ann Arbor - Monthly potluck. Contact Ellen Bogard at (734) 995-0875 for more information. John Rasmussen and Marilyn Wedenoja (734) 995-8483.

Michigan, Detroit - Veggies in Motion calendar of events: http://VegMichigan.org/events. They have all kinds of things going on in the Metropolitan Detroit area. Nice newsletter, too.

Michigan, Lansing - Living Food Group gathering and living food (raw vegan) potluck. We always meet the 1st Monday of the month (unless it is a holiday) from 6 - 8 p.m. Our coordinator is Cricket Lott. Here is our website: www.livinghiho.com.

Michigan, Union City - Creative Health Institute - Alternate Sundays (every Sunday starting September 10) we have a wonderful raw gourmet vegan buffet at 2:30 pm. Suggested donation $10. For driving directions please visit CreativeHealthInstitute.us/directions.htm. Call (866) 426-1213 for dates and reservations.

Missouri, St. Louis - Raw Vegan Potluck - When: 1st Sunday each month - 5 pm at Wild Oats on Ladue. Contact Terry at rawlivingfood@yahoo.com for information.

Missouri, St. Louis - St. Louis Vegetarian Society (we also support Vegans): http://www.geocities.com/thestlvs.

Nevada, Reno - SUPPORT POTLUCKS: Open to ALL! JUST BRING A FEW INTERESTING GROCERIES: These potlucks will be on Tuesdays from 5pm-6:30pm and Thursdays from 7am-8:30am. You do not have to bring something PREPARED, unless you choose to! These will be hands on potlucks, so bring a few interesting grocery items and we will get creative! Let's have some fun! Contact Schall Adams at (775) 412-1891 or info@whatisrawfood.com.

Nevada, Reno - What is Raw Food Class, Learn the basics of the raw food diet and how to prepare everyday foods that are the staples of the raw food diet Classes held 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 8:00am-12:00pm. Located in the Circle of Life Spa, 5301 Longley Lane Suite A8 Reno, NV 4 hour class - $95 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Summer Special: Bring a friend and you will BOTH receive 25% off. To register 775 412-1891 or www.whatisrawfood.com.

Nevada, Reno - Raw Food Transition Seminar, This powerful class will teach you the SKILLS you need to transition to a raw food diet. Learn how to prepare raw food in an environment that promotes knowledge and creativity! Classes held every 3rd weekend of the month Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, except for special scheduling. Located in the Circle of Life Spa, 5301 Longley Lane Suite A8 Reno, NV. Two day class - $395. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Summer Special: Bring a friend and you will BOTH receive 25% off. To register 775 412-1891 or www.whatisrawfood.com.

New Hampshire, Manchester - Raw Food Potluck - The first Sunday of the month at 5:30 pm, usually. Contact info: Jude - naturallyjude@verizon.net - 603-666-7010.

North Carolina - Hallelujah Acres has seminars and workshops in various cities all year-around. See their program directory for details: http://hacres.com/home/home.asp.

North Carolina, Cornelius (Mooresville)- WELLthy Choices Potlucks on the 3rd Thursday each month 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Please bring a healthy potluck dish (raw foods encouraged) to share with at least 10-12 people, plus your recipe (we're compiling UNcookbooks!). RSVP: 704-892-9478.

Ontario, Greensville - Raw Fiestas are held regularly at the O'Conner residence in Greensville. The raw dishes at the past few potlucks have been extraordinary in appearance and taste worthy of the best raw chefs. If any of you want to try something different you can check out the recipes at www.fresh-network.com/recipes/index.htm. Don and Anne O'Conner, 16 Wesite Avenue, Greensville, ON (905-628-2058); DonOConner@aol.com.

Ontario, Ottawa - SimplyRaw promotes better health & quality of life through eating nutritious raw plant food. We offer raw food prep and healing workshops, monthly potlucks, raw coaching, support, products, book/video lending library and online bulletin board. www.SimplyRaw.ca.

Ontario, Toronto - Canada's Vegetarian Capital - events calendar: http://veg.ca/events/t-events.html, veggie groups: http://veg.ca/events/veggroups.html, international events: http://veg.ca/events/int-events.html, multimedia links: http://veg.ca/events/multimedia.html.

Oregon, Eugene - The School Of RAWk is a live foods meal, catering, and educational service based in the Eugene, Oregon area. Classes are available on the subjects of disease reversal, optimal raw nutrition, lifestyle support, "demystifying" raw food preparation, sprouting, and much more. Founder Erica Albanese is a certified raw chef, nutritionist, and health coach and is considered an advanced practitioner of the living foods lifestyle by the world famous Creative Health Institute. In 2005, Erica was recruited by Angel's Health Food Institute in Central Point, OR, to research and design a two-week live-in holistic live foods and detoxification program. Since then, she has written a 140+ page manual on the lifestyle and numerous freelance articles. Her passion is to provide classes, coaching and education on all aspects of the living foods lifestyle to anyone with the desire to heal, regardless of their income level. Contact the School Of RAWk now for a free consultation at SchoolOfRAWk@yahoo.com or (541) 915-1995.

Oregon, Portland - Weekly raw vegan potlucks and gatherings - www.RawPortland.org.

San Francisco, California - Raw Living Foods and other events: http://planttrees.org/events.php?event=1.19_Rawfamily%20Com%20Newsletter.

Tennessee, Nashville - Free How to Eliminate Sickness Seminar every Saturday morning at 10:00 am, followed by healthy lunch. Free Support Group Meetings every Monday night at 6:00 pm (Pot Luck ) or pay our Chef $7 and he will prepare one for you. Free 24 Carrot Club meeting: A support group and candle light dinner meets the 4th Thursday of every month. Hear testimonies from cancer survivors and other adverse health issues. Contact Brenda Lee Reed at yourhealthcoach2003@yahoo.com, (615) 217-7814, or visit www.genesishealingcenter.net.

Thailand, Koh Samui - Hands-on Thai Raw Food Classes - Health and Lasting Beauty from an authentic Tahi perspective, with Ms. Ta. Small and intimate classes. Contact prakang@hotmail.com or call (local) cell: 01-089-7766 or 09-595-9432.

Texas, Houston - Raw Potluck, 1225 Taft Street (Taft Coffeehouse) at 6:30 pm. The second Wednesday and fourth Thursday of every month. Contact: tonyacolelightfoot@hotmailcom.

Washington, DC - http://rawdc.org/dc/rawDC.html and http://www.vsdc.org/calendar.html.

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Potlucks: http://www.livingnutrition.com/potlucks.html.

RawFoodSupport.com - Raw and Living Food events: http://www.rawfoodsupport.com/.

Trumbra.com - http://www.trumba.com/calendars/raw_dish_raw_food_events_calendar.

Want to see your event listed? It's free. Email your info to editor@chiDiet.com, preferably in the format used above.

Building a raw support group

One of the important steps of going and staying Raw is having a support group.

If you can't find a Raw Foodies support group in your area, it's not hard to start one. Forward a copy of the Raw Living Foods newsletter (www.chidiet.com/news/) to people you know that are sick and tired of being sick and tired, with a personal note at the top about why you're forwarding the newsletter.

Use this initial contact to open a dialog about raw foods and what you've learned about them. Suggest you meet one evening - perhaps at a local park - and each bring your own favorite raw yummie.

Before you know it you'll have the support group you've needed.