Welcome back to the podcast. Today I’m joined by Chris Kendall from The Raw Advantage, a long-term raw vegan, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, raw food lifestyle coach, raw chef and passionate advocate for vibrant plant-based living.
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In this conversation, we go far beyond the idea of “what diet should I follow?” and explore something much deeper: how to build a way of eating that truly supports you — physically, emotionally, socially and practically. Because no matter what dietary path you choose, whether it is fully raw, high raw, whole-food vegan, or simply a more plant-rich way of living, one thing is often overlooked: community matters. The people around us, the support we receive, and the examples we can lean on often make the difference between a short-term attempt and a lifestyle that actually feels sustainable. Chris and I speak about how to look at diet through the lens of nourishment rather than restriction. Is your diet giving you what you need? Is it energising you? Is it supporting your digestion, your mood, your movement, your joy? And where do supplements fit into that conversation — are they necessary, are they a “no-no,” or is the answer more nuanced? We also unpack some of the common misconceptions around the 80/10/10 diet, Dr Douglas Graham’s work, and the idea that raw vegan or fruit-based eating is extreme, impossible, or lacking. We talk about what people often misunderstand, what needs to be done properly, and why education and support are so important. Most of all, this episode is about inspiration. It is not about telling everyone they must be fully raw. It is not about dietary perfection. It is about inviting more plants onto the plate, building confidence with vegan food, and helping people feel excited rather than overwhelmed by the possibility of eating in a way that is more aligned with health, compassion and vitality. So whether you are fully raw, high raw, vegan, plant-curious, or simply looking for more colour, freshness and life in your meals, this conversation with Chris Kendall will give you plenty to think about — and hopefully, plenty of encouragement to keep building your own supportive, nourishing plant-based path. ABOUT CHRIS Chris Kendall is the founder of The Raw Advantage, where he shares raw vegan recipes, coaching, consultations, recipe books and programs designed to support people on raw, high-raw and plant-based lifestyles. His site lists resources including Raw Vegan Consultations, one-to-one consultations, groups, workshops and presentations, the Raw Vegan Lifestyle Success System, free recipes, recipe books and meal plans. Books and recipe resources: 101 Frickin Rawsome Recipes, 50 More Rawsome Recipes, TRA Retreat Treats, Naturally Rawsome Dressings, Naturally Rawsome Sauces eBook, Frickin Rawsome Pizza, Raw Truths: Exposing the Top 10 Myths Sabotaging Your Raw Food Journey, 21 Day Seasonal Raw Vegan Meal Plans, Rainbow Island Cleanse, and The Raw Fooders Winter Survival Guide. Coming soon: The Model Diet and the 80/10/10 Masterclass Learn more at https://therawadvantage.com Follow Chris www.youtube.com/user/ck1nsh www.linkedin.com/in/kendallchris www.facebook.com/tra.kendallchris www.twitter.com/#!/therawadvantage www.instagram.com/therawadvantage
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