JACYNTHA KAMOR TAYLOR’S TESTIMONIAL

JACYNTHA KAMOR TAYLOR’S TESTIMONIAL

I signed up for this class at the last minute and even hesitated since I only recently moved back to the area, wasn’t settled yet, and other nutrition studies and work on my plate. Betsy encouraged me to dive in and I’m only so glad she did. I have been interested in raw foods for several years, been reading about it, doing some internal cleansing, and trying my hand at a few new raw dishes.

Even though I am an experienced cook, I felt intimidated by the new methods and chemistry of raw food preparation. Even with all my books and online resources, I’m a kinesthetic learner and really did need hands-on experience to learn. Betsy provided this through live demos, her teachings in the class, and in her internship (which I did). She is very generous and shares so many resources and much information. She also made it all seem easy and approachable.

 

She is a library of nutritional knowledge and knows the best of the best. If there is anything she doesn’t know Betsy is always willing to learn or find out. Her energy and enthusiasm are boundless. As a class, we got to share each other’s new experiments and recipes which allowed me to learn raw food preparation exponentially through the variety of dishes shared. It was delightful to taste so many new, delicious raw food samples, to hear what worked methods best for people (and ones that didn’t), and to get new, creative ideas. This was a very inspiring part of the course. As a class, we also had discussions that were interesting and provocative. Food and eating can be a loaded topic and we shared our experiences with passion and vulnerability.

Even though some of our speakers had to cancel, it was wonderful to meet the speakers who were able to attend. They all had a wealth of information and shared their own, unique experience and opinions. Food for thought! The course is very rich, dense, and thorough. I understand why many people attend two and three times over because one time through is not nearly enough to absorb all of the information on the DVD’s, in the book, in the class, and from the speakers. This course holds a wealth of resources for all those in the Boston area (and beyond).

I had first heard about the Hippocrates Institute while living in Hawaii. Many friends would often refer to the Hippocrates perspective and teachings, and to Ann Wigmore. Even with all of the wonderful “offspring,” the new raw teachers and chefs with their own take on this lifestyle, it seems like the Hippocrates approach is foundational and extremely important to learn more about this lifestyle. It’s important to learn from the source even if one decides to vary some elements to suit individual preferences. All artists learn fundamentals before they develop their own style. The raw food lifestyle in an art de vie, the art of life. This course should be a required fundamental for conscious, healthy living.

DIANE MOODY SHARES

DIANE MOODY SHARES

Diane MoodyThe three primary reasons I chose to come to this class was 1) to learn how to shop, prepare, and sustain healthier eating habits; 2) to share with family, friends, and others the knowledge I’ve gained with confidence; and 3) to learn how the body can heal itself naturally with a healthy diet. I learned all of that and so much more! This class was very informational, interactive and the pace was good. It taught me how simple and easy the raw food lifestyle is. The Manual and DVD’s are easy to follow and contain a wealth of information. I appreciated the Q & A section in each chapter to further enhance my learning experience. Having a ‘coach’ to share the raw-experience with, who has been through the class, was encouraging and beneficial to help put things in perspective. It was interesting and exciting to learn how much more nutritional and beneficial sprouting and juicing are.

I also enjoyed the raw food recipes and was pleased to discover that raw food is easy, tasty and flavorful, (and so much healthier).

The guest speakers were living; breathing examples of what a raw based diet can do for you and their fascinating stories and experiences deepened my desire to apply what I’ve learned into my new lifestyle. It’s amazing what you learn that you didn’t realize you didn’t know. The DVD’s were an eye-opener and raised an awareness in me to really think about what I’m putting in my body and the effects my choices have on a global level. This course was very inspiring and motivating and I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to share this experience with such wonderful people in the class. I feel much more confident about my ability to prepare delicious, nutritious, raw foods. I also have a better understanding of the use of various kitchen appliances and tools and I feel more competent to instruct others. Betsy is a very knowledgeable and friendly instructor and her warm personality and commitment to ‘Optimum Health’ is contagious. I look forward to reaching my own ‘Optimum Health’ and sharing this ‘Life Force Energy’ with others. I would definitely recommend her class for anyone who is looking to live and eat healthier.

I sum it all up with two of my favorite passages: “A living food diet and fasting on living juices is the most expedient and effective way to change your physical, emotional, and psychological person, and will change your consciousness.” and . . . “Eating raw is the fuel of consciousness (Love, Honor, and Respect of Self), it will take away from you the negativity that comes from eating biochemically (abnormal) processed foods; and it will enhance your normal chemistry by activating the serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins (happy juices) in your brain.”

“Thank you for your contribution to my life and giving me a way to effectively contribute to the world of health and well being. I am deeply grateful.”