Promoting benefits of eating raw food

A group of local residents interested in the health and environmental benefits of raw food are calling on like-minded people to join as members.

Raw Coasties will hold its next monthly meeting in Umina on Saturday, January 30.

Umina resident and group organiser Ms Sophie Knox encouraged anyone interested in organic gardening, community supported agriculture, permaculture and bushfoods to come along.

"It's an informal gathering and everyone's welcome to come and bring a plate of raw food to share," Ms Knox said.

"We have been meeting regularly so people can taste delicious raw food and learn more about its health benefits.

"And there are the environmental benefits as well.

"Many people are eating more fresh food, and they come out of the woodwork to these potluck lunches.

"As well as the range of food everyone brings, people enjoy the social aspects, talking to others about their health and diets."

Ms Knox said Raw Coasties were also holding a six-week course on the Peninsula in the evenings from February 24 to March 31.

"The course is called Healthy Living with Raw Food, and will provide practical information and demonstrations of raw food options," Ms Knox said.

"Natural fruit and vegetables are simple, tasty, nutritious 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."

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

Press release, 14 Jan 2010 Sophie Knox, Raw Coasties