Copyright© 2008 Raw-ForLife All Rights Reserved. The following is description of the services and classes I offer.  If you are new to the idea of eating a whole food diet of fresh fruits and vegetables or have heard about the raw food diet and not sure how it will support your current diet plan, you may wish to follow the lead of others before you – start with a private consultation.  With clear direction, and a better understanding of how my classes and services will enhance your goals, you’ll feel more confident in choosing the class or service that best suits your needs. PRIVATE CONSULTATION  (1 Hour $100, includes a pre-submitted detailed questionnaire) Every individual is unique!  This consultation is designed to address your specific challenges and needs, to clarify your own personal goals (sometimes more complex than simple). This is an ‘in- depth’ evaluation to help us determine the best way for you to succeed – head you in the right direction.  You may have certain restrictions or suffer physical limitations where individual classes will not suit you.  My mentor program may be your answer, or my food preparation may be the supplement you’re looking for. Most people find this ‘in-depth’ assessment rewarding – it provides them a process in which to clarify their goals, road-blocks, complications, and be inspired to take the next step.  Consultation can be done by appointment or by phone.  MENTOR PROGRAM  (1 Hour ‘One-On-One’ $60)   – You are NOT alone!  Having a great mentor is a powerful tool for self-growth.  Mentors inspire you to keep pursuing your goals.  They’ve already been where you’ve been and struggled through the lows as well as experiencing the highs!  What matters is that your mentor excites you…………moves you to take the next step!  My mentor program will do that!   Learn how you too can enjoy the same superior health, energy, fitness and joy of LIVING I experience every day through the tips, tricks, and tools I’ve learned along the way.  With me to guide you, coach you…….you  too can  reach your full potential!   Every week you’ll have inspiration to draw on when you need it!  Enthusiastically start every day ……… right now.   You will no longer have to search through scores of websites, books, articles, and conflicting theories. You’ll get answers meaningful for YOU! See yourself reach your goals weeks, months, maybe even years ahead of where you would be if you struggled to get there on your own. STANDARD CLASSES – RAW ‘BASICS’  -  A Fundamental Beginner’s Guide RAW FOR BUSY PEOPLE – Simple Recipes for Every Day RAW JUICES, SMOOTHIES, NUT AND SEED MILKE – To Your Health!!! RAW  DEHYDRATING  - Why, How, and Use(s) RAW GREENS – Greens, Wild Greens, Seaweeds, Wheatgrass, sprouts – How To Use Them RAW SENSE – END THE CONFUSION (Transitioning, Cleansing, Toxins, Fasting, Food Addictions) SPECIALTY CLASSES – See Class Description LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION CLASS (4-6 Hour Class) - See Class Description PRIVATE GROUP CLASS (Minimum of 6 People) Take any one of the above classes in the convenience of your own home or other location. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING (15 Minute Counsel $20) Counseling is suggested if you’ve reached a stumbling block, are stymied for an answer to a particular problem you’ve encountered, or struggling to go or stay raw.  With years of experience and education, I can advise alternatives or options you may have not considered.  Counsels exceeding 15 minutes will become ‘mentoring’ and will be charged accordingly. BUSINESS, GROUP, OR ORGANIZATION SPEAKER Looking for an interesting, inspiring program to speak to your business, group, service club, organization, church, school, or class?  I speak to organizations of all sizes in all industries on how we can easily change our health and improve our lives through integrating more whole foods into our current diets.  My clients include Whole Foods, Daimler Chrysler, Rotary Club, and several Wellness Centers to name a few. Demonstrating how easy it is to prepare a healthy raw food recipe while speaking about my own personal story and raw food experience has inspired hundreds of people to upgrade their diet/health programs.  Actually tasting how delicious eating fruits/vegetables can be when prepared this unique way has motivated people to take the next step to jump start their health. Here is what some of my clients have said: “As the marketing specialist for Whole Foods Market, I have worked closely with Beth conducting raw food demos and classes for customers.  Her knowledge and passion for nutrition, health, raw food preparation and eating is second-to-none.  Her enthusiastic attitude and teaching style has been a great addition.  They have become so popular we’ve added a second class to host each month.  I have also referred local groups and organizations who are looking for a presentation on healthy eating and cooking to Beth and have received only great reviews.” – Michael Hack, Marketing and Community Relations Specialist, Whole Foods Market Rochester Hills She is a popular speaker, educator, coach and advisor in Michigan. She speaks a powerful message about how you can change your health and your life through raw food.  Her personal story, experience and high energy are inspiring.  Beth has integrated her vast knowledge in raw food to create a series of classes to help individuals achieve outstanding results.  Her popularity is spreading  rapidly. – Dr. Dangovian, Cardiologist – Wellness Training Institute FOOD PREPARATION (Local Distribution Only) For those people who wish to bring more ‘raw’ food into their diets but don’t have the time or the equipment (e.g. dehydrator), I prepare food to purchase per individual order.  Let me prepare your favorites, from cereals and granola to pates, soups, crackers, cookies, or pie ….. to help get you through the week!  Call for details (586-899-8782). POTLUCK DINNER (Every Other Month) Join the FUN!!!!  Meet other people sharing your same interest in raw food and sample THEIR favorite dishes!   You may discover your next door neighbor, fitness buddy, or co-worker shares the same interest as you!!! Take home new recipes, learn and share new tips, hear success stories and best of all – taste the FOOD!!!!  Mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!! A $10 donation accepted in lieu of a dish for first time attendees only.  Seating is limited (to 30) so get your name on the list as soon as possible to ensure your place. CLASS DESCRIPTIONS: RAW  ‘BASICS’  (A Fundamental Beginner's Guide) Learn what a raw food diet is, and what it isn’t – see and taste how whole fresh fruit, veggies, nuts and seeds are made into amazing delicious raw food dishes simply and easily!  Learn how to shop, stock up your kitchen, and set up your environment for easy preparation.  Begin to understand how eating a high raw diet will provide you with the optimal health you deserve!  What you have to gain: more energy, effortless weight loss, beautiful skin, shiny dazzling eyes, strength, clarity of thought, and optimal health!!!  These are just some of the many benefits…………..learn MORE!  Learn raw food essentials to successfully transition to this healthier lifestyle.  There are plenty of samples and lots of tips!  The best part………………..IS THE FOOD! RAW FOR BUSY PEOPLE – Simple Recipes for Every Day “I don’t have TIME!!!!” ………………… WE’VE ALL HEARD IT, WE’VE ALL SAID IT!  Busy people do not like to prepare food.  They generally eat out, a lot.  Though most RAW food recipes are extremely fast and easy to prepare, learn additional methods to ‘streamline’ food preparation and strategies for eating out, where to enjoy RAW food, and snacks for the road and at the office. RAW JUICES, SMOOTHIES, NUT AND SEED MILK – To Your Health!! There’s a better alternative to drinking pop, pasteurized milk, and processed fruit drinks loaded with sugar, calories, and chemicals.  Nothing can challenge the nutrient dense refreshing flavor of fresh whole juices, smoothies and ‘natural’ milk!  Learn about Mother Nature’s GATORADE!  Sample delicious strawberry milk, orange Julius, carrot juice, green drinks, and marvelous smoothies! RAW DEHYDRATING – Why, How, and Use(s) Dehydrating is another way to expand your RAW food choices, and it is easy and FUN!  Learn how to create entrees, crackers, breads, and cookies.  Improve the digestibility of nuts and seeds through proper soaking and dehydrating.  Learn what a dehydrator is, what it does, and how to use it. There are plenty of samples and tips.  Your family and friends will be baffled when you tell them you didn’t ‘bake’ those chocolate cookies! RAW GREENS – Greens, Wild Greens, Seaweeds, Wheatgrass, Sprouts – How To Use them Greens - the one food group that matches ALL human nutritional needs!  Learn about these often neglected nutritional foods and how to incorporate them into your current diet!  Greens are filled with abundant minerals and protein to help build muscles!  Typically discarded (the carrot tops for example), learn how to use these nutrient-packed greens in easy-to-prepare delicious recipes.  Enjoy the tasty addition of seaweeds to your favorite dishes.  If you’re not feeling as energetic, as good as you think you should, it could be because you’re not getting enough of these mineral dense greens! Sprouts are an easy way to improve on the nutritional quality and flavor of seeds, grains and nuts  and they are inexpensive too. Once the mystery is removed, they’re easy to sprout!   Use them in salads, to make flavorful soups, chili’s spreads/dips and create awesome desserts!  Learn just how creative you can be with sprouts. RAW SENSE – END THE CONFUSION (Transitioning, Cleansing, Toxins, Fasting, Food Addictions, Causes of Disease) Learn the signs of toxins in your colon.  Take the mystery out of cleansing and fasting.  Learn what transitioning is and how to ease the symptoms created by the natural release of toxins your body emits as it cleans and heals itself on the raw food diet.  Understand food addictions and causes of diseases.  Learn about cleansing foods and drinks for a healthy body. SPECIAL CLASSES – An updated Calendar will be emailed to you as these classes are posted. Examples:  Desserts, Holiday Entertaining, Italian Night, Chili, Soups and Crackers; ‘Join Me For Breakfast’; Losing Weight With Raw Foods (Lessons 1, 2 and 3); Pizza Night; Dairy Alternatives (e.g. ice cream, cheese and yogurt).  Special classes are typically offered one time only.  Please be sure you are on the mailing list by contacting Beth Wilke (link). LEVEL 1 CHEF CERTIFICATION CLASS (4-6 Hour Class $125) An ‘all inclusive’ course that teaches you what the Raw/Living food diet is and provides you with all the basic information you need to get started to do the Raw/Living food diet successfully.  This class is a favorite for people who have time constrictions, physical restrictions, or who come from a long distance. You’ll learn how to make delicious raw food meals that taste just like your favorite cooked food dishes; how to prepare gourmet raw food meals simply and easily; how to shop for raw foods; how to stock your kitchen and set up your environment for easy preparation for the raw food diet; kitchen equipment use; and basic sprouting techniques and simple dehydrating techniques.  You will leave this class not only inspired and motivated but knowing how to begin eating raw and how to make delicious raw food meals for yourself and others. AS A BONUS:  Completion of this class will also earn you CHEF Certification (through the Alissa Cohen Living On Live Food Program) which allows you to teach the Raw Food Prep Courses and quality you to take the next level * of Alissa’s Living on Live Food Training. *Level 2 (Instructor Certification through the Alissa Cohen Living On Live Food Program) is available upon qualification of Level 1.  For further information go to www.alissacohen.com Click Here For A Calendar of My Current Scheduled Classes Click Icon For Current Schedule of Classes