Level I & II Certification Class

Even through a Hurricane I taught an 8 hour raw food class and here is what one of my students had to say:

"I can NOT thank you enough for today's wonderful class! You really made my day, my year, and inspired me to no end! The food was ABSOLUTELY delicious, and the way you presented it (in the way you spoke, your professionalism, and your humor) made it so much fun! I loved it all. I can honestly say though that I will not need to eat for another week! I had a happy belly!"

Andreea
New Jersey

Level I & II Certification Classes through Alissa Cohen's Living on Live Food Program this weekend in Frederick, MD!!!!

Don't miss out!!!

Raw Vegan Class with Raw Chef Chelly - FREDERICK, MD

Raw Wraps To Go! with Raw Chef Chelly
Saturday, September 10 2:00-4:00 PM
$20 for Owners, $25 for non-Owners

Wraps are a blast to make and exciting to eat, there is a surprise in every bite! Experience the tastes and flavors of Asia with a Nori wrap, use dark leafy greens as your wrap instead of high "carb" breads or use vegetables as wraps! Come to this hands-on Raw Wraps class and learn the secrets to making very filling wraps with loads of vegetables to satisfy any appetite. A Bamboo Sushi Rolling Mat will be used by attendees in this hands-on class and will be available for each attendee to purchase prior to the class ($2.39 each), or you may bring your own from home.

Chef Chelly is a passionate raw vegan chef who wants to inspire everyone to eat more raw foods! Raw foods are manufactured for your body with sun energy, minerals and nutrients that fuel your body daily. Living Raw foods provide 100% natural fiber and healing for total health and well being. As a Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach, Chelly helps her clients to achieve a fulfilling life, optimum health and nutritional balance.

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I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

When was the last time you talked with someone about your health and received the personal attention you deserve?

It’s rare for anyone to get an hour to work on their nutrition and goals with a trained professional. As a Health Coach, I create a supportive environment that will enable you to achieve all of your health goals. I have studied all the major dietary theories and use practical lifestyle coaching methods to guide you in discovering which approach works best for you.

Most approaches to nutrition dwell on calories, carbs, fats, proteins. Instead of creating lists of restrictions and good and bad foods, I coach my clients to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline.

No one diet works for everyone. I will guide you to find the food and lifestyle choices that best support you. I will also help you to make gradual, lifelong changes that enable you to reach your current and future health goals.

Could one conversation change your life? Schedule a free initial consultation with me today!

Cure August Anxiety with Relaxation & Exercise

Relaxation and Exercise

Summer is often a time for serious play, time off and deep relaxation. Many of us use the summertime to rebuild our reserves for the rest of the busy year. In our work-crazed society we can lose sight of the benefits of slowing down and taking time to rest. Now that summer is in full swing, it's time to enjoy the restorative powers of reconnecting to your body through movement and relaxation.

The body loves to move. Even though our body is healthiest when it is getting appropriate physical activity, we often feel dread and boredom when we hear the word "exercise". Think for a moment of what type of movement you would consider fun as opposed to torturous. Perhaps you loathe the idea of a gym, but miss taking dance classes. Maybe you secretly want to try yoga or rollerblading. You could play touch football with your kids, walk with a neighbor in the mornings or go for a swim. The summer offers so many choices - it's simply up to you to choose which style of movement excites you. Your heart will thank you, your soul will be gratified, your limbs will be more fluid and you'll sleep better at night.

Summer is a unique time of year when we can do both our relaxation and our movement out in nature. Take a nap in a hammock and enjoy the smell of freshly cut grass. Go to the park and meditate or read under a favorite tree. One of the greatest places to rest in the summertime is by the water. There is something magical and restorative in water, and we naturally crave to be near it, by it or in it. Heading to the water, whether it is the beach, a lake or a kiddy pool, can be relaxing and rejuvenating.

Whether you are relaxing, exercising or both, notice that being outside in nature has a profound way of quieting the mind and reconnecting us to ourselves. Often this relaxation and peace of mind are what our bodies crave the most. So while summer is with us, strap on your sandals and enjoy the rich elements of sun, wind and water and the nourishment that they bring.

Hot August Tip: Water
Most of us are unaware of the importance of drinking enough water. Getting our daily dose of water helps our organs perform their functions, keeps our skin clear and hydrated, and allows physical action in our bodies to flow smoothly. Who holds you accountable for your water consumption?

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Hello Everyone!

Hope you are enjoying your summer! Here are a few things I'm working on:

**August Newsletter filled with great information, health tips and recipes.

Have a Question about raw foods? Just ask and your answer will be apart of the August newsletter.

**Alissa Cohen Level I & II Raw Food Certification class in September.

Interested in taking your raw food knowledge to the next level? Shoot me an email at rawchefchelly@aol.com.

**Common Market Raw Food Classes in September & October.

Call the Common Market to reserve your seat in the up coming classes, they are going to be wonderful classes, that's all I can say for now. The classes do fill up quickly!

**Holistic Health Programs made just for you.

Please say these words with me, "I Have Divine Health", you got it! Now just say it again and type it in followed by "DOT COM". Read all about me and my practice. Schedule a health consultation and speak with a professional about your health. A little bit of help can last a lifetime!

Ice Cream Social Class in Frederick, MD

KEY LIME PIE ICE CREAM WITH A CASHEW COOKIE, STRAWBERRY SAUCE & A SLICE OF LIME

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENJOYED ICE "CREAM" WITH ME ON SATURDAY!

WE HAD A BLAST. ENJOY THOSE RECIPES!

ICE CREAM IS USUALLY MADE WITH LOADS OF DAIRY AND SUGAR, BUT WE DEFIED THE ODDS AND MADE DELICIOUS HEALTHY ICE CREAM 4 DIFFERENT RECIPES IN LESS THAN AN HOUR!!

THAT'S THE RAW LIFE! I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE CLASS AS MUCH AS I DID.

I FORGOT TO MENTION, PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR HEALTH CONSULTATION AS MY GIFT TO YOU FOR COMING TO THE CLASS.

Watermelon Time

Summer is here, so you know what that means, watermelon, I can't live without it. So, I go to my nearest
Wholefoods to get some yummy melon. When picking
one, you look for one that has a yellow spot, then you know it's
good.

A Lover of Watermelon,

Daisy, 12 3/4 years old

July Newsletter Preview

The man who does things makes many mistakes, but he never makes the biggest mistake of all - doing nothing.
-Benjamin Franklin

Try Something New

Summer is finally in full force, and the living is easy! Do you notice in summertime how everything seems promising? The plants are in full bloom and the sun feels glorious on your skin. The longer days give you boundless energy, making you feel like it's possible to achieve all your desires and dreams. Why not harness this energy, ride the wave of summer and try something new?

Throughout the year we live at an intense pace (physical, emotional and mental), and we often get stuck in routine, either for the sake of efficiency or out of fear of unfamiliar territory. The lack of variety in doing the same things over and over stagnates not only our minds, but also our bodies and hearts. Are you hesitant to break your routine? Fear and excitement have the same physiological expression in our bodies; it is our mind that classifies the feeling as either positive or negative. So the next time you consider a change in routine and your mind says "scary!" see if you can re- frame it as "exciting!"

What is something you have never done before or that you have wanted to do for a long time? Choose your own adventure: organize a kayak trip, take a dance class, do some exotic traveling or set a goal for a new personal challenge. Or try something simple, like playing flashlight tag with your kids and neighbors or reading in the sunshine. Maybe it's time to discover a new vegetable dish or to visit a new town, restaurant or beach.

Whatever adventure calls to you, use this summer to make it happen and enjoy your life. Increasing new experiences and excitement in your life can decrease your dependence
on artificial stimulants like caffeine and sugar, leading to more vibrant health. Watch out for massive improvements in physical well-being, mental acuity and motivation, plus a full portfolio of fun.

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Happy July 4th!!

Enjoy your July!!!

Happy 4th to ya! Enjoy the fireworks with a delicious smoothie!

I'm off to Orlando, Fl enjoy your summer vacations to the fullest and remember to pack your Vitamix and healthy snacks, like organic raw granola, bars, trail mixes, fruit and vegetables like avocado, carrots, and cucumbers. I make green drinks and smoothies in the hotel room! It's a great way to keep it sexy, cool, cost effective and healthy all the time, no matter where you are.
Tips:

1. Eat lots of alkalinizing watermelon for the water and the nutrients!
2. Juice your vegetables this summer, go over board let's increase those nutrients and decrease the rates of cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol and digestive track disorders. 3. Increase your energy without the Coffee have fresh squeezed fruit juice instead.

Need help with these steps call me for a health break through consultation and learn the steps to becoming a more conscious consumer.

In Divine Health,
Chelly
Raw Vegan Chef
Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach
Zumba Instructor

SUMMER TIME SALADS RAW FOOD CLASS FREDERICK, MD

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO SHARED A BEAUTIFUL DAY WITH ME!

THE FOOD WAS GREAT! THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT AND THE COMMON MARKET AND ZOE ARE ALWAYS THE MOST GRACIOUS HOST & HOSTESS.

NEXT CLASS: JULY 16, SATURDAY
TIME: 12 - 2 PM

CALL AND REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, THE CLASSES FILL VERY QUICKLY.

COMMON MARKET
301.663.3416

June Newsletter: Snigity Snack Sensations & New Recipe

The world belongs to those with the most energy.

-Alexis de Tocqueville

Snack Attack

How's your "snack life"?

Hi All!! Thank you for your support! I have a question. Are you being real with yourself? Can you honestly say you are not stressed, fatigued, sick, nutrient deficient, constipated and/or overweight?

I will be the first to admit, that was me 7 years ago. Since then, I've lost 47 pounds, 7 dress sizes, 1 shoe size, wake up breathing clearly, manage stress appropriately and I never get sick!

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ARE YOU A SNACKER?

There’s no denying that everyone, at one time or another, has had a snack attack. Views on snacking differ. Some feel that snacking is bad and that eating between meals leads to weight gain. Others believe that eating many small meals and snacks throughout the day is healthy for maintaining energy levels and optimal weight. If there were one way of snacking that was right for everyone, we would all be doing it!

To alleviate snack attack guilt, try to understand why you are snacking and what snacks work best for your body. Perhaps you snack because your daily diet is missing nutrition, or because you are eating too little at meals. You might be snacking to soothe jangled nerves when you are emotional, or to entertain yourself when you are bored. Whatever your reason, acknowledge it and start thinking about how to create a life that is nourishing and truly satisfying. Although snacks are no substitute for loving your life, they can be great energy boosters. Many convenient snack foods are highly processed and full of chemicals, additives, damaging fats and refined sugars. When a snack attack hits you, try foods that are filling and satisfying, but also nutritious. Here are some tips:

· Snack on things that don’t come in a plastic wrapper or a box, like fresh fruit, vegetables or fruit with cashew or almond butter.

· Make your own signature trail mix, a delicious smoothie or vegetable juice, try guacamole dip and vegetables.

You can also try “upgrading”:

· If you are craving something crunchy, upgrade from potato chips to raw carrots, apples or firm grapes.

· If you are craving a candy bar, upgrade to a handful of nuts and dried fruit.

· Instead of a cup of coffee, upgrade to green tea.

· Instead of ice cream, upgrade to applesauce with cinnamon made in the Vitamix.

Upgraded snacks are high in nutrition and give you a greater sense of satiety and satisfaction; you won’t feel physically or psychologically deprived, and you’ll have plenty of energy to sustain your activities for hours. Snacking is enjoyable and there is a wide variety of healthful goodies for whatever you’re craving, be it sweet, crunchy, salty, creamy or spicy. Dive in, be creative and enjoy your snack attack. Learn more about why you crave what you crave by scheduling a Health Breakthrough Consultation with me.

Healthy Tip: Fruit

A healthy lifestyle is the key to longevity, optimum weight, abundant energy and balance. By using fruit to satisfy our taste for sweetness, we can leave behind the use of chemical, processed and refined sweeteners. Fruits are easy to digest, are cleansing and cooling and are great for those who are overstressed and overheated from excessive mental strain or hot climates. Fruits are filled with fiber and liver stimulants, which act as natural, gentle laxatives. Whenever possible, buy fresh, locally grown fruit as opposed to imported fruits shipped fromfar-off places. This keeps you eating in season, and more in harmony with your environment and climate.

Eating raw fruit in summer months is highly cooling, while baking it in the winter months neutralizes the cooling effect. Fruit in the form of juice is a great choice for cleansing the body, but be aware that juice made in extracting juicers (removing pulp) rapidly raises blood sugar levels, leading to an energy crash soon after. Frozen, whole, puréed or juiced fruit made in a Vitamix with ALL of the FIBER helps maintain normal blood sugar and can make great summertime cool-down treats. Try frozen grapes, banana-coconut smoothie popsicles or lime juice ice-cubes in iced tea! Whether you are having fresh fruit for a light early morning breakfast, a midday snack or evening treat, enjoy nature's sweetness and whenever possible buy organic. Here are a few summer fruits and their health benefits:

Apricots: Great for lung conditions and asthma; used to help treat anemia due to their high copper and cobalt content.

Bananas: Help to lubricate the intestines, treat ulcers, detoxify the body and manage sugar cravings; are rich in potassium (which helps hypertension).

Cherries: Slightly warming in nature; increase overall body energy, remedy arthritis and rheumatism and are rich in iron, which improves the blood.

Grapefruits: Treat poor digestion, increase appetite during pregnancy, alleviate intestinal gas and reduce

mucus conditions of the lungs.

Papayas: Tone the stomach, act as digestive aid, moisten the lungs and alleviate coughing; contain carpaine, an anti-tumor compound.

Raspberries: Benefit the liver and kidneys, cleanse blood of toxins, regulate menstrual cycles, treat anemia and can promote labor at childbirth.

Recipe of the Month: Fruit Nut Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:

1 banana

1 cup water

1 cup berries

1 cup frozen pineapple

1/2 cup almonds

1 cup ice cubes

Directions:

1. Mix in Vitamix until smooth, enjoy!

Note: Don't have a Vitamix, Call ME! You need one in your life! You can add other ingredients for added nutrition such as a spoonful of bee pollen, coconut oil, flax seed

oil, spirulina powder or a scoop of protein powder.

BRIGHTER DAYS

HI EVERYONE!!

Take a moment and think about the people who are suffering. Everything may be going okay for you, but there are many people who are suffering with the economy, accidental injuries, poor health and relationship woes.

I pray for those who are hurting and who don't know which side is up right now. Life is a process and sometimes it can make a world of difference just saying a prayer for, "All those in need of prayer, who can not pray for themselves".

Make your life a happy and healthy one despite your circumstances, hardships shall pass.

As we near summer, cookouts, parties, family gatherings be careful, mindful and remain a conscious consumer. Remember just because we can buy everything does not mean we should consume all things.

We vote on our foods quality standards daily with our fork. You can make anything taste good. Pay attention to what you eat, whose preparing it and where it's coming from!

The hardest thing for me is to see old friends and family members aging rapidly, suffering from sickness and disease and deteriorating rapidly.

The old saying, "you are what you eat", is true. It does not mean if you have a burger, you are a burger. It does however mean you become the energy and life of that burger, which unfortunately is death!

Years and years of consuming the same foods eventually take their toll on your health. I want to grow old gracefully, shocking people as I do now when I tell them my age. I want to have fun now and 50 years from now. What goals do you have for yourself?

If you are having trouble with your personal goals, I can help you to get "unstuck".

Set up a Health Consultation with me.

Let's talk and rebuild your road to health and happiness.

Check out my website so that you can say, "I Have Divine Health".

HAPPY & BLESSED MOTHERS DAY!!

MOTHERS ARE AMAZING WHEN THEY EAT HEALTHY AND GUIDE THEIR FAMILIES TO A NEW LEVEL OF HEALTH & WELLNESS!!!

MOMMIES ENJOY YOUR DAY!!!