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Living Light Culinary Institute Trusted Leader in Gourmet Plant-Based Culinary Training For 25 + Years! www.rawfoodchef.com

Living Light offers a variety of practical yet fun and life-transforming trainings to suit every student, whether you plan to forge a career in the fast-growing arena of raw living foods or simply prepare meals for family and friends. Our courses inspire students to create healthier, more conscious cuisine without sacrificing taste, presentation, or the emotional satisfaction of food. We offer three levels of chef certification: Raw Culinary Arts Associate Chef and Instructor Certification™, Gourmet Raw Food Chef Certification™, and Raw Culinary Arts Professional Chef Certification™. These courses take students through a progressively complex set of culinary skills—everything from mastering knife skills and learning to set up a healthy kitchen, to charting a menu, catering a raw event, and even creating dishes without recipes! We empower our students by offering the practical knowledge base they need to develop confidence, creativity, and expertise in the kitchen. We also offer of Raw Vegan Food Nutrition™ certifications developed by Brenda Davis, RD and Vesanto Melina, MS, RD as well as other interesting and inspirational classes including our advanced courses, Ethnic Flavors in Recipe Development™, RawFusion Gourmet Spa Cuisine™, Raw Event Catering & Elegant Entertaining,™ and the Sharpen Up Your Knife Skills!™ Course. Call or visit our website to receive our complete brochure of courses and program discounts.

Your health is more than what you eat or how you move.It’s also the rest you allow, the joy you make room for, the conne...
08/25/2026

Your health is more than what you eat or how you move.

It’s also the rest you allow, the joy you make room for, the connections you nurture, and the moments you choose to be fully present.

Healthy looks like living fully. 🌿

Olivia Colman and Stranger Things star Matthew Modine are joining Veganuary 2026, encouraging us to explore more plant b...
08/25/2026

Olivia Colman and Stranger Things star Matthew Modine are joining Veganuary 2026, encouraging us to explore more plant based choices for a healthier and more sustainable planet. 🌍💚

https://vegnews.com/olivia-colman-matthew-modine-veganuary-2026

Matthew Modine and Olivia Colman are supporting Veganuary 2026, encouraging people to cut back on animal products for the planet.

Could a more plant-forward diet help protect your heart? ❤️🌱 A recent study found that postmenopausal women who followed...
08/24/2026

Could a more plant-forward diet help protect your heart? ❤️🌱 A recent study found that postmenopausal women who followed the Planetary Health Diet more closely had a 28% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, stroke, and heart failure. The diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, while limiting red and processed meats, refined grains, and added sugars. Even small, realistic changes may make a difference.

https://www.health.com/planetary-health-diet-heart-12032493

The Planetary Health Diet may help protect your heart after menopause. Here’s what the new study found and how this plant-forward eating plan works.

A well stocked pantry makes plant based meals a lot easier.https://vegnews.com/guides/best-vegan-pantry-staples         ...
08/21/2026

A well stocked pantry makes plant based meals a lot easier.

https://vegnews.com/guides/best-vegan-pantry-staples

Now someone looking to go vegan? Want to amp up your plant-based pantry? VegNews is breaking down our must-have vegan pantry essentials.

Food can be part of your healing journey. 🌿💚Sometimes, taking care of yourself can be as simple as choosing nourishing f...
08/20/2026

Food can be part of your healing journey. 🌿💚

Sometimes, taking care of yourself can be as simple as choosing nourishing foods that give your body what it needs to recover and feel its best.

Good food, good care, one day at a time. ✨

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/foods-to-help-healing

What you eat impacts your energy levels, your immune system, your strength and even how quickly your wounds heal. Whether you’re dealing with a surgical incision or a wound from an accident, you can tailor your diet to help maximize your healing.

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?From berries to other nutrient-packed fruits, what...
08/19/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

From berries to other nutrient-packed fruits, what we eat can play an important role in supporting overall health. Curious about which fruits have anti-inflammatory benefits and why?

👉 Click the link to learn more: https://www.health.harvard.edu/diet-and-nutrition/eat-these-fruits-for-their-anti-inflammatory-benefits

Nature's original desserts, naturally sweet fruits are particularly abundant in anti-inflammatory compounds, which are important in protecting our bodies from heart disease, diabetes, and certain f...

𝟭𝟴 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱Plant-based nutrition is changing the way we think ...
08/19/2026

𝟭𝟴 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱

Plant-based nutrition is changing the way we think about athletic performance. Discover how vegan athletes are fueling their bodies, training hard, and reaching their goals featured by Women’s Health.



She was even a raw vegan at one point.

Never underestimate the power of human touch. 🤍Researchers followed 404 adults for two weeks, tracking their interperson...
08/19/2026

Never underestimate the power of human touch. 🤍

Researchers followed 404 adults for two weeks, tracking their interpersonal conflicts, hugs, mood, and susceptibility to infection.

They found something fascinating:

People who received more hugs appeared to be better protected from some of the negative effects of interpersonal stress.

And among participants who became infected with a respiratory virus, more frequent hugging was associated with less severe illness signs.

One of the most striking findings?

Hugging accounted for about 32% of the stress-buffering effect associated with social support.

That doesn't mean a hug is a cure.

It means our bodies may respond to connection, comfort, and physical touch in ways we are only beginning to understand.

So hug your people.

Stay a little longer.

Let someone know they're not alone.

Sometimes the simplest forms of care are the ones our bodies recognize most deeply.

This study found associations and does not prove that hugging prevents illness.

Tofu vs. beans 🤔 Which one comes out on top when it comes to protein and nutrition?Find out which option may be the bett...
08/18/2026

Tofu vs. beans 🤔 Which one comes out on top when it comes to protein and nutrition?

Find out which option may be the better choice for you in this quick read 👇

https://www.eatingwell.com/tofu-vs-beans-which-protein-is-better-12060499

Tofu and beans are both nutritious plant-based proteins, but they offer different benefits. Dietitians explain how they compare and which to choose.

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