"Masterclass for living a healthy life in the kitchen - with Chef Raw Raw," is a guide written by Chanah Rothberg, also known as Chef Raw Raw, who is a Health Mentor, Colorful Food Chef, and Narrative Therapist with over 12 years of experience.
The masterclass shares Chanah's personal journey, tips for healthy living, a list of essential kitchen tools and recommended supplements, the "Four Pillars to Health," and various plant-based recipes.
About Chanah Rothberg (Chef Raw Raw):
- She overcame a personal health crisis in 2008, where she experienced stomach pains, extreme fatigue, and hair loss while receiving her Culinary Arts Degree and working in a beef processing plant.
- Doctors were unable to help, so she took matters into her own hands and learned the healing power of food, transitioning her culinary skills to fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, which is how she earned the name "Chef Raw Raw".
- After about two years of eating raw food, she started incorporating wholesome, cooked foods back into her diet, finding a balance that helped her heal digestive issues and restore her energy.
- She hopes the course will give participants a sense of safety and rejuvenation in their kitchen, ideas for designing a more colorful plate, new food preparation methods, and tools to build a healthy relationship with food.
- You can reach her via email at info@chefrawraw.com or visit momshiach.com. Her social media handle is @momshiach.
Key Concepts and Tips:
- Listen to your body
- Healthy Eating Tips
- The Four Pillars to Health (from Whole Foods Market): Whole Foods, Plant Strong, Healthy Fats, and Nutrient Dense.
- Habit Building: It takes 21 days to build a habit.
Kitchen and Supplements:
- Must-Have Tools: A sharp knife, air-tight storage containers, and a cutting board.
- Secondary Tools: A food processor with an “s” blade and a shredding/slicing blade, and a high-speed blender (Chanah loves the Vitamix).
- Supplements: Chanah recommends Sunrider products based on the Chinese Philosophy of Regeneration: Nourish + Cleanse = Balance. The five basic recommended supplements are Nuplus, Fortune Delight, Sunnydew, Calli Tea, and Quinary.
Recipes Included:
- Drinks: Almond Milk, Green Smoothie.
- Filling Basics: Quinoa, Brown Rice, Simple Tofu, Lentils, Roasting Vegetables.
- Dips: Pesto, Cashew Cheez, Sundried Tomato Sauce, Asian Tahini.
- Fresh Salads: Sprouted Lentil Salad, Cucumber Salad, Beet Salad, Kale Salad, Large Chopped Vegetable Salad, Quinoa Salad.
- Meal Ideas: Zucchini Pasta, Zoodles, Spring Rolls, Asian Gluten Free Pasta, Simple Lunch, Lasagna, Zucchini Rolls, Stir Fry, Lentil Bolognese.
- Snacks: Crudite, Kohlrabi Chips.
- Desserts: Chocolate Balls, Sweet and Tangy Energy Balls, Power Bars, Chocolate Mousse, Truffle Cake, Chia Pudding, Chai Spice.