My name is Cecilia Benjumea and I've been on a healing journey since I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue syndrome about 10 years ago. This journey led me to the raw foods lifestyle which I've been living for 7 years in Northern California. The joy of preparing and teaching people about raw food has lead me to be a presenter at Rawstock, help organize a Raw Food Retreat in Hawaii, do recipe and photo spreads in Living Nutrition Magazine, teach raw food classes and give talks in Sonoma county, and organize a raw food potluck in Petaluma.

I am passionate about spreading the word about raw foods. I especially want to reach people who have Chronic Fatigue and give them the hope that they can heal themselves. I do not prescribe to any one raw food philosophy and I encourage everyone to experiment and find what works for them whether it be all raw or high raw. I am unique in the sense that the raw food I prepare is simple, easy to prepare and digest, yet tastes and looks amazing.

I currently am the owner of www.rawglow.com where I offer raw food lifestyle coaching sessions, run a raw food e-commerce site, and a regularly updated blog with recipes, tip, and inspiration. To learn more about me go to: www.rawglow.com

• Sat 11am  Transitioning to Raw Foods with Ease and Grace  - In this talk Cecilia Benjumea will use her 7 years experience with the raw foods lifestyle to share with you how to incorporate more raw fruits and vegetables into your diet effortlessly. Cecilia will help you to get clear about what you want, and work with you to create a realistic plan to achieve your wellness goals. Some of the topics Cecilia will address are cravings, social situations, yo-yo dieting, feeling “full”, healthy cooked foods, unhealthy raw foods, how to maximize nutrition at every meal, the top ten raw foods you should include in your diet, sorting through conflicting information, and, most importantly, listening to your intuition.

 

 

• Sun 1pm Fun with Smoothies and Juices - Feeling bored with your routine? Mix it up with Cecilia’s raw food smoothie demo where she will add fun and creative twists to make super delicious and nutritious smoothies and juices. Learn how to jazz up your green smoothies, make amazing tasting juices that even your kids will like, how to open a young coconut without hurting yourself, how to use a sprout bag to make fresh nut milks and juices (even if you don’t have a juicer), and learn what two drinks Cecilia recommends drinking everyday for health and longevity!