Great Raw of China by Jennifer McClelland

After my first raw foods class by Jennifer McClelland (see previous article here), I am now a believer in the health benefits of raw foods.

Not only is it a very healthy diet alternative, it’s also easy, effective and extremely educational.

In only a few weeks, Jennifer will be hosting her next Raw Foods Class at World Health Store in SOHO Shangdu on July 17 from 2-4PM.

This season, Jennifer will be teaching a summer series of cool desserts, blended beverages, mouth-watering soups, appetizers and entrees.  Did you know that raw cacao (chocolate) is one of the richest sources of Vitamin C?  But all heat processed chocolate loses vitamin C and other nutrients the body needs to stay in prime health.  This class have your cake and eat it too!  This upcoming class menu will feature a Yellow Pepper Basil Bisque and a Dark Cacao Layered Fresh Berry Tart in a Walnut Crust.

Event Details:

These recipes are vegetarian-friendly, plus dairy and gluten free!  Students will watch recipe demos, receive recipe handouts, sample the finished dishes, and learn the health benefits of eating natural, unprocessed and unrefined foods.  The class is in Shangdu Soho, but you can register at the World Health Store near you.

• Early Bird Registration: 120 rmb (paid in full on or before July 10^th)
• Regular Price: 150 rmb
• Walk-in Price:  180 rmb
• Location:  World Health Store in CBD
• Time:  2:00 to 3:30pm
• Contact:  5900-2209, www.worldhealthstore.com.cn

For more information about raw foods & the health benefits of eating “living” foods, visit Jennifer McClelland’s website and the World Health Store Blog.

Summer Shape Up: 12-Week Body Challenge

A haven for health fanatics, the World Health Store is equipped to provide you with health living solutions with over 50 years of experience in health & wellness, fitness and natural home living.

They host regular cooking classes including Jennifer McClelland’s Raw Foods Classes (offered once a month) and their stores sell everything from vitamins & minerals, organic & natural packaged foods, sports supplements & proteins, natural beauty & body care and eco-friendly household goods.

This summer, the World Health Store and Zeta Bar Hilton Beijing are co-organizing a 12-weeks body transformation challenge to motivate Beijingers to transform their bodies in 12 weeks. At the end of the 12 weeks, there will be a final party at Zeta bar with a panel of judges to decide the winners and contestants enter various competitions on the night with generous prizes to be won.

Challenge Details:

Transform Your Body & Life!

WIN Up To RMB100,000 In Cash & Prizes

A – The Best Male “Before” and “After” Transformation
B – The Best Female “Before” and “After” Transformation
C – The Best Overall ( Male vs. Female)

Step 1. Take a “Before” picture. This must be done between July 1, 2010 –July 14, 2010. In the photo, you must hold a recent magazine front cover of Time Out, The Beijinger or Agenda as proof of date. You can download a contestant form and find more information at: www.whs-12weekchallenge.com. Or visit one of the World Health Store locations to pick-up a hard copy. Please send all applications with photos to competitor@whs-12weekchallange.com or drop hard copies off at one of the stores. The deadline date is July 15, 2010 for all submissions. No applications and photos are accepted after this date.

Step 2. Eat Healthy & Exercise for 12-weeks. Take the best “After” picture after completing the 12-week program. You will also be required to take photos every two weeks during the challenge for progress proof. Finalists will also be judged by their inspirational stories – not just photos. Only fair play and natural results will be accepted. Cheaters are disqualified.

Step 3. All competitors must have their final photos submitted before September 10th. In the photo, you must hold a recent magazine front cover of Time Out, The Beijinger or Agenda as proof of date. In addition to the photo, please write a 500-word essay sharing how the past 12 weeks changed a/ your appearance b/ your life attitude.

Step 4. Finalist and winners will be presented with grand prizes on Thursday October 14th 2010 at the Hilton Beijing at “The World Health Store Fitness Expo Night.” At the Fitness Expo – there will be a men’s bodybuilding, men’s fitness, women’s bikini/fitness competition along with further cash and prizes. There will be many door prizes, proteins and energy cocktails for all! The World Health Store’s Fitness Expo Night Kicks Off at 7pm! Tickets can be purchased beforehand for savings! Tickets available at the World Health Stores, The Hilton & participating partners.

Contact:
For more information, please visit: www.whs-12weekchallenge.com. Email info@whs-12weekchallenge.com. Or visit World Health Store’s two locations: *Note; include the addresses

Raw Goodness

Raw Food Chef & Natural Health Guru, Jennifer McClelland

Summer time means more sun and less clothing.

And there’s no better way to work off the long winter and get in shape in time for summer than eating a healthier diet.

Generally, eating healthy means no junk food and more greens. But have you ever considered going raw?

For those who are not familiar with the raw food diet:

“Raw food is literally “living” fruits, vegetables, nuts & seeds in their unprocessed, unrefined and uncooked state preserving essential vitamins, enzymes and micro-nutrients the body needs for optimal health.  And preserving all this goodness in food is believed to be the answer to weight management and the prevention of many diseases, including cancer and diabetes.”

- Jennifer McClelland, Raw Food Chef

Raw Food Chef Jennifer McClelland regularly hosts raw food cuisine courses at the World Health Store in SOHO Shangdu where she educates her classes on the health benefits of incorporating more raw foods into their daily diet and providing mouth-watering recipes to prove to you just how good “healthy” meals can be!

Most recently, Jennifer hosted a “Raw Raw for Roma” class where she prepared a Cherry Tomato & Basil Pizza with a Flax Seed & Zucchini Pizza Crust (cooked in dehydrator) and Pumpkin Seed Cheese Spread (made with a blender).  For dessert, Jennifer created a Chocolate Mousse Mint Cream Parfait from just blending avocados, raw cacao, honey, coconut oil, cinnamon, a dab of mint extract, Spirulina (blue-green algae that is the world’s richest source of protein) and organic strawberry for garnish.

All recipes were lactose and gluten-free and still 100% delicious.

Jennifer, on easy ways to gradually add raw foods to your daily diet:

“If your diet consists of mostly cooked, processed and refined foods, begin to add some fresh choices to each meal.  You can start off with an apple a day and move to a fruit and vegetable smoothie.  Adding a salad to your meal is so easy.  Gradually increase the amount of fresh you eat.  Remember it does not have to be an all or nothing approach and slow changes are often the most long-lasting.”

LumDimSum Photo Gallery of the “Raw Raw for Roma” Raw Food Class:

For more information about raw foods & the health benefits of eating “living” foods, visit Jennifer McClelland’s website and the World Health Store Blog.