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    Raw in Chelsea SupperClub | The Pictorial Summary

    Raw in Chelsea SupperClub | The Pictorial Summary

    Last Wednesday night, we held our very first SupperClub in Chelsea’s beautifully tasteful myhotel.

    It was all part of the Grand Plan and The Secret Project BetterRaw, which very soon will no longer be much of a secret, but what it will be is the latest and greatest news for all of UK’s raw food industry!

    Excited much? I know I am. Too excited for words, so I’ll do my best in pictures. Here’s a summary of the night…

    Raw in Chelsea SupperClub 17The boys of upstairs' Pellicano Restaurant, helping to set up the room for 30 SupperClubbers.   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 15Our lovely helpers, Shani and Kelly, both of whom were pure angels to me all day long.   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 14 The first course was a Samosa Cone served over traditional Mint & Cucumber Raita and spicy radish sprouts.   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 13 The room ready for the 'magical mystery tour of all of your senses'.   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 12Tables are set and Pina Coladas are waiting at the door for our guests.   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 3 Overjoyed to be in this raw food sandwich with both of the SupperClub organisers' other halves... Pretty Kate (Richard's partner) and funny Elliot (my partner).   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 16 Second course of the night was this Avocado and Passionfruit Soup, served with Crunchy Cracker Boats.   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 11 The third course was a Creamy Matcha Green Tea Cocktail with Dehydrated Root Veggie Chews (as seen in my eBook 'Nourished- Comforting Raw Food Recipes for Winter').   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 4 Radiant beauties lighting up the whole room with those smiles.   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 10 The fourth course- Romantic Salad of Mixed Greens in a Pink Raspberry and Beetroot Vinaigrette (also a recipe found in Nourished).   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 9 Years of waitressing pay off when you can deliver more than two plates to a table at once.   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 8 And my favourite shot of the night is of this Moroccan Garden- the  fifth course. It was a visual satisfaction of Sundried Tomato Hummus, Sunflower Seed Falafels, Sprouted Buckwheat Spirulina Crackers and Veggie Chips.   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 2 And the 'almost whole' team! From left to right: Richard, Kim and me.   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 7 Getting the sixth course ready, which was a Palette Cleanser- Cucumber Ginger Sorbet and Carrot Orange Foam.   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 1 Aside from not being able to taste and smell any of these pictures, the only other pity of reading this post is not being able to hear the stunning live music. Blue Muse's Anne Malone and her team were simply sensational.   Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 6And the finale.. getting the dessert ready. We had a Sweet Trio of Raspberry (from 'Seduced' eBook), Chocolate Cinnamon (from 'Festive' eBook) and Choc Coated Hazelnut Cream. Raw in Chelsea Supperclub 5   Wanna come next time? We sold out in record time for this one and no doubt that the same thing again will happen once we release next SupperClub dates. If you want to be the first to know, make sure that you are on the list, sign up here>>

    The one clue I can give you is that it won't be until I get back from NZ (as a married woman!!), so if you'd like to attend a class of mine before that- the last workshop I'll be running for at least two months is our Lush Escapes 1 Day City Retreat. Join Colby Hanks and me for our signature class and a guided introduction to raw food and yoga. Sign up here>>

    Raw in Chelsea - London's Newest SupperClub

    Raw in Chelsea - London's Newest SupperClub

    Amazing friend,I have just finished writing my gratitude+achievements list for 2013- red nose, wet cheeks, trembling hands and all. The gratitude component was over flooded and YOU were the main reason why…This activity is something I do often, but as each year comes to an end, I make a ceremony out of the ritual. I light candles, get comfortable, gather my annual calendar (for reference of past events), do a relaxation meditation and get writing. I make a bullet point extravaganza out of my notepad, then sit back and soak up every word. That second part is like another meditation all on its own. It’s powerful and humbling and it sets the ‘attitude of gratitude’ tone for the new year ahead. I hope you realise how much you mean to me.Whether you read these love notes often or once a year, you are loyal and loving- you are the one I’ve described when I prayed for a solid tribe. And for you I am grateful. We may not have met in person [yet], but I’ve always been as open and honest with you, as I am with my own family. I consider you family too and in the new year I look forward to connecting with you in an even bigger way!!

     

    You already know that something pretty epic is coming your way and now that we are 2/3 full for ‘Raw in Chelsea’ SupperClub, I wanted to remind you that I’ll be announcing this ‘thing’ to you in person on Wednesday 29th January over dinner… for which you still have 1 day to secure early bird tickets!

    Book the seven-course magical mystery tour of your senses now and save 21%: www.betterraw.com/p/teaching.html

    See you next year!

    Tanya Alekseeva
    P.S. I haven't forgotten that I promised you a video from Slovakia. You showed great enthusiasm for the Protein Shakes I made every morning while skiing and although the video is ready, iMovie on my laptop tends to disagree :( Hopefully you won't mind hanging on till my next update! 
     

    Raw Food Diet in Four Steps

    Photo by Tristan Glinski 

    Here is an article I originally wrote for Planet Organic. I am still getting questions and love notes popping up in my inbox from those who've read it, so I decided to repost it here for my tribe also...


    Raw Food is not just for Hollywood celebrities trying to preserve their superstar looks, slim down fast and have loads of energy, clarity and patience on a movie set. Raw Food is not a diet. Raw Food is not a phase.

    It is a way of living and it’s taking the UK by storm (or a heat wave, which we've all experienced here during summer)!

    The English are a careful bunch when it comes to making any changes to their diet and like to take on any new info -especially as radical sounding as ‘raw foods’- with a grain of salt. And rightfully so…

    It would’ve taken me forever and a half to come around to the idea of eating this way if it wasn’t what healed my bruised and damaged organs in a near fatal car accident many years ago.

    No doubt you’ve heard enough buzz on this 'diet' to want hot tips on getting started right away. If you are wondering where to begin with it or need a reminder, here are my top strategies on going raw in four easy steps:


    ONE | KNOW YOUR WHY

    Let’s face it- we don’t accomplish a thing without a reason. Even when we do a good deed ‘for no reason’, it is either to make ourselves feel good, to pay off some spiritual debts or maybe to clear your conscience. It may not be obvious right now, but you are reading this for a reason. So figure out why you want to go raw (or more raw) before you even attempt it, because this will be your drive. If you are suffering from an illness, your WHY may seem like a no-brainer, but ask yourself not how you can heal, but why you’d want to. Is it to live pain-free and have the energy to play with your children? Is it to be there for your grandchild’s wedding? Is it to be a good example to those you love? Your real reasons -those that will keep you motivated to stay on track- come from far deeper within.

    TWO | MASTER ONE DAILY MEAL

    It’s easy to add raw foods to your meals and you probably already have salad with your potatoes, fresh fruit with your yoghurt or raw snack bars with your coffee. But what about having a full meal per day, which is 100% raw? Food combining can be tricky for the body, as different nutrients require different parts of your digestive tract to be properly broken down. That’s why even when you add raw foods to your meals, they don’t necessary go well together and some people experience indigestion or bloating. When you have a meal that is totally raw, the benefits are pretty impressive and in most cases immediate. I suggest mastering your breakfast. It’s usually super easy and there are so many options of what you can make, like green smoothies, veggie juices, living chia seed porridge, nut milk and granola, coconut yoghurt with blueberries, dehydrated energy/muesli bars, superfood shakes, fruit salads and more. If you are struggling to come up with recipes, there hundreds right here on the blog, just enter a key word you are after in the search box on the right. When you master your breakfast, it will set the tone for the rest of the day.

    THREE | DE-CLUTTER YOUR HOME

    When your environment is supportive of your aspired eating habits, it becomes super easy to make healthy choices and stay on track. So clear out your cupboards, get rid of anything in your kitchen that is processed or contains fake ingredients (rule of thumb: if you can’t pronounce it, you shouldn’t be consuming it), keep your blender or juicer where you can easily reach it, so it never feels like an effort, tidy up your spice rack, clean out the fridge and de-clutter your work station. You will notice how all the energy within your home transforms to a place of where wellness belongs.

    FOUR | DO A MINI SEVEN DAY DETOX

    When you master the daily meal and start to enjoy your morning green juices regularly, your taste buds will begin to change, your cells will start to rejuvenate, your energy will shift and your body will get begging for more. It is now ready for a proper cleanse. My bestselling eBook ‘Purified- Your 7 Day Detox Program’ is so popular not only because every raw food breakfast, lunch and dinner recipe is clearly outlined for your successful cleanse, but I also explain why the ingredients of each meal are there on that particular day and in that combination and give you an option of two menu plans- one for a budget detoxer and one for a luxury detoxer. When you complete a week, you are going to be feeling so transformed from inside out, that you’ll likely not want to stop there, so most people carry on and complete both weeks. But aside from all the health benefits and the momentum you’ll gain, the best thing about doing this for seven days in a row is that you will come out having learned 21 brand new recipes in just a single week. What a pro you’ll become!





    Did this article resonate with you? You are more than welcome to share it! Please simply add this blurb at the end:

    Tanya Maher (pronounced Marr) is a leading pioneer in the world of ultra-nutritious and energising plant-based foods for the whole family. Tanya co-founded 'Tanya's,’ a high-end raw cafe in 2014 and merged it with her established wellness company 'Better Raw' in 2017. She is the creator of the Amazon #1 best selling DVD 'Raw Food 101' and author of Hay House's 'The Uncook Book' (available to purchase worldwide, here). Born in Russia, raised in New Zealand and now raising her own family in London, Tanya has been hailed as one of the most recognised experts in the world of gourmet raw food by the likes of Vogue, Daily Mail and Women's Health. www.tanyasliving.com



    Would you prefer to hear these strategies LIVE and taste all the raw food goodness for real?

    I am running my final Raw Food 101 workshop for 2013 and would love to meet you! Join me on Saturday 28th September in Regent's Park, London for my signature class! Very few spots left, book here>>

    TODAY ONLY: What Beyonce and I have in common. Not the singing, that's for sure...

    Today, a mega superstar, a hardworking legend and an inspiration to millions, is celebrating her birthday!

    Happy Birthday toooooo... Beyonce Knowles!


    I secretly enjoy knowing that this multi Grammy Award winner and I are the same star sign, but I am especially honoured to be able to say that we share the exact same birthday!

    Weeeee!

    Yes today- September 4th - is my birthday too! And in my own world I am also an award winner :)



    This is actually a great reminder of how effective Vision Boards are...

    Shortly after I've had this [above] visual made up and added to my dream board, my DVD 'Raw Food 101' became the #1 Best selling raw food video on Amazon! 'Grateful' suddenly doesn't even cut it.

    Now and for the next 29 hours only, I want to give you the opportunity to purchase this DVD and any (or all) of my eBooks at a 29% discount on my 29th Birthday!

    Head on over to the Better Raw Store, choose your goodies and enter the coupon code CELEBRATE (all caps) before you proceed to the checkout, where and you'll receive 29% off your entire order.


    Love,
    B'day girl







    THE GOODS ON SALE...


    Purified- Your complete 7 day detox program | eBook
    This eBook is a step-by-step detox guide with 2 different menu plans- 1 for the luxury detoxer and 1 for the budget detoxer. Every breakfast, lunch & dinner recipe is designed with a busy individual in mind, taking only upto 30 minutes to prepare. Comes complete with shopping lists.

    Seduced- Raw chocolate recipes to get very excited for | eBook
    It's all in the title really. This eBook contains 22 gorgeous & simple raw chocolate recipes, including raspberry jam centres, marzipan cigars & chocolate coated strawberries. There is even a superfoods glossary & none of the chocolate making requires any special equipment.

    Festive- The best raw food Christmas recipes | eBook
    This eBook contains the most flavour rich, luxury recipes that are not only incredible for the Christmas & Holiday seasons, but any time of the year. You will find 30 recipes with stunning photography. Everything is as always absolutely free from gluten, dairy, non-cultured soya and wheat, but definitely not the taste!

    Nourished- Comforting raw foods for winter | eBook
    This stunning full colour eBook contains 39 of my most carefully selected recipes to feel warm, comforted and nourished during winter & beyond. Get a whole heap of extra tips on staying healthy & immunised in the cold, as well as a guide to seasonal local produce.

    Raw Food 101- Your first steps to the healthiest lifestyle ever | DVD
    This DVD (a physical product) is the best beginner's guide to raw foods in a 2.5 hour DVD. It contains 20 easy & scrumptious recipes to give you confidence in the kitchen & health everywhere. Chapters include: Equipment, Smoothies vs Juices, Nut milks, Superfoods, Sprouting, Fermenting, Dehydrating, Easy meals, Sweets & Success Stories.







    Remember to enter coupon code CELEBRATE at checkout and save 29%. Offer expires at 12:30PM GMT 5th September. Get your DVD or Ebooks now>>

    Lately in the Press...

    Here are a few of the publications and events I was fortunate to contribute to recently.

    See the 'Appearing' page for more and feel free to get in touch with all media opportunities by emailing Tanya At Better Raw Dot Com.


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    All four copies of my eBooks (Purified, Seduced, Festive and Nourished) are being translated into French and will soon be available on http://www.marketveg.com 



    CAM Lifestyle Magazine- expert advice on finding the right juicer.
    August 2013




    Raw Food 101 is still the No1 Amazon Bestselling DVD since its release in November 2011.



    Planet Organic have worked tirelessly to give Raw Food more awareness in the UK. As their finale to a mega successful RAWvolution- their month of raw, I was invited to round it off as their expert guest chef.
    July 2013




    Healthy Staff Magazine - my collaboration with Tribest to bring healthy smoothie recipes to workplaces.
    Summer 2013





    Alternatives - this leading event organisation for conscious speakers had me as one of their Soul of Coaching presenters and the first ever spokesperson on Raw Food, since their release in 1982.
    Spring/Summer 2013



    Radio Verulam (St Herts, UK 92.6 FM) - interviewed by Elizabeth Shakti Kaloczi.
    July 2013


    Get Fresh! Magazine - My 'Cleansing, the Alkaline way' article.
    Summer 2013





    Jesse van der Velde - the CEO of Detox Your World and Superfood.nl interviews me.
    May 2013



    WOW TALKS - Special guest for Food + Drink London event.
    February 2013