Tim VanOrden
Tim VanOrden is a raw vegan athlete and creator of the Running Raw Project who has an international reputation for excelling in some of the world’s most grueling sports. Tim has transformed himself from a sedentary couch-potato, suffering from severe depression, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and asthma into one of the world’s fittest men over forty. He did this by adopting a simple raw vegan diet. Tim is opening the eyes of athletes around the world to the possibility that a simple, raw, plant-based diet can provide performance and health beyond that which has been previously experienced.
Tim’s athletic endeavors have been featured in GQ Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, VegNews, and the London Guardian. In January 2009, Tim was featured on the Food Network show My Life in Food.
Visit his site: RunningRaw.com
to learn more about Tim and his Running Raw Project.
Tim VanOrden’s Mainland Raw Evening Events (Raw Foundation – Coquitlam)
About “Thriving on a Raw Diet”:
Here’s your opportunity to meet Tim and see how he’s thrived on a raw food diet while being an athlete.
In this talk, Tim puts forth a new definition of Health; beyond the absence of disease and into the realm of THRIVING. He’ll touch upon the power of a raw vegan diet and how transitioning to this lifestyle will open new possibilities for your life:
Is a raw vegan diet healthy long term? Can you eat this diet without supplements and “superfoods”? How do you get enough protein? How much fat should you consume? What about vitamin B12? Will one become too thin on this diet? Does this diet work in cold weather? How do you transition to this diet safely? Are some people genetically designed for cooked foods and animal products?
Topics of Discussion:
• Surviving vs Thriving
• Community Acceptance
• The Dangers of Dietary Dogma
• Various Raw Diets Compared
• Raw on a Budget
• Nutritional Needs
• Carbs, Fats & Proteins Explained
• Diet & Genetics
Here’s what people are say in about “Thriving on a Raw Diet”:
• “Tim is really amazing, and so knowledgeable. Every time he speaks, he is just more enthusiastic, positive, athletic, empowered: – Karen in Chicago
• “Great motivational speaker who truly is a champion for the raw food lifestyle. He has taken the vision of what raw foods can really do for people to the next level.” – Hope in Kansas City
• “He is a good speaker and definitely can talk to those who are active and into peak performance, as well as those that are wanting to have more information on raw foods from a very compelling and inspiring perspective.” – Clive Langton, RawBC
Click here to learn about our VIVA-Raw Potlucks
Sunday, August 15
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Potluck Welcome, Blessing and Food Sharing will start at 6 p.m. Presentation at 7:00 p.m.
Location – Craigflower Room
Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser St.
Cost: $5.00 to $3.00 per adult – Sliding Scale.
[ 1/2 the proceeds of this potluck go to the Running Raw Project ]
Everyone is welcome to attend. Curious or new to to the Raw Food Lifestyle? Come and experience a wonderful assortment of delicious raw vegan foods! RSVPs are not required. Bring your family and friends
**Due to the popularity of our guest speaker we will be changing from our sit down dinner to a reception style gathering instead.**
Potluck Food: Attendees are encouraged to bring raw vegan food which is easy to handle or hold, preferably using organic and local produce / ingredients. Please bring serving utensils for your potluck food offering and an ingredients list for the food brought (to help people with allergies or dietary sensitivities / restrictions. ) Ionized water will be provided by Moneca Gabriel. If you would like to find out more info about ionized water, she can be contacted at msmoneca@shaw.ca
Since this is a reception-style gathering instead of our usual sit-down dinner, VIVA-Raw will supply paper plates, cups, napkins and forks. Please feel free to bring your own own eating utensils.
