At 51 years old I found myself on medication for diabetes with no hope for a cure. A friend invited me to a seminar with a raw food dinner included. The speaker, Victoria Boutenko had been eating living foods for 8 years. She explained why raw food is so important for health.

Since going to her raw food seminar Monday, March 24th 2003, my health has drastically improved. When I heard her family’s story I knew this was the answer. I stopped my medication and started raw on Tuesday, March 25th 2003.

Here is a list of notable improvements after being raw for only 10 weeks:

  • Normal blood sugar readings after 4 days - NO MORE DIABETES!
  • Skin – began to “glow” and became softer, smoother, and moist
  • Eyes – became clear and bright, eyesight improved
  • Nails – smooth, longer, and stronger
  • Teeth – no plaque build-up, whiter and feel cleaner
  • Gums – no longer bleed when I brush my teeth
  • Tongue – no white coated film
  • Weight loss – 25 pounds
  • Stomach – no longer bloated
  • Lower back pain – gone
  • Toenail fungus – gone
  • Bowel movements – regular
  • Hot flashes – gone
  • Night sweats – gone
  • Metal Clarity – thinking clearer
  • Mood – happy

Now at 55, I feel better with more energy and an improved attitude. There have been so many benefits. I’m sure I will never know all the great changes that have taken place inside my body as well as the outside.



Raw Gourmet chef Janice Welsh and 100% organic raw foodist Danielle Anwar have hosted a television show in Lansing, Michigan since 2004, and co-authored the book Raw Health to teach their unique lifestyle to others throughout the country.