Raw food group to hold course

The Central Coast raw food network group Raw Coasties will hold a six-week course to promote and encourage more local families to eat healthy.

The Healthy Living With Raw Food course will be run every Wednesday evening starting on February 24.

"Increasing raw food in your diet can change your life for the better," Raw Coasties founder Ms Sophie Knox of Umina said.

"Our last monthly potluck lunch was held at our home and we had a great turnout with people bringing along some fantastic raw dishes.

"Some of our members came from as far as Taree and Newcastle.

"One man told me he had started making green smoothies every day and it had improved his child's outlook and behaviour.

"Another man said eating mostly raw food has made him happier."

"The course will be held at the Beachside Family Centre in Umina from 6.30pm and everyone is welcome to attend.

"Natural fruit and vegetables are simple, tasty, healthy, and often the cheapest fresh food choice.

"But there are also ways to grow, prepare and combine raw foods that provide greater variety and nutrition.

"As well, we will present information about the benefits of increasing raw food in your diet."

For more information, phone 0428 108 723 or visit www.rawcoasties.com

Press release, 11 Feb 2010 Sophie Knox, Raw Coasties