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Nomi Shannon is co-author (with Sheryl Duruz) of Raw Food Celebrations (Book Publishing Company, 2008).
Jason McRobbie is a freelance writer and creative consultant who nourishes his passion for cuisine through his involvement within the local food community.
Dreena Burton is a self-professed recipe junkie and mom of three. She authors bestselling vegan cookbooks, including eat, drink, & be vegan (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2007).
Janet McKenzie is a graduate of the University of British Columbia School of Nursing, Queens School of Business and the Canadian School of Naturopathic Medicine. She has practices in Hamilton and Toronto.
Cathy Carlson-Rink, RM, ND, practises at the Family Health Clinic in Langley, BC, and is instructor of obstetrics at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine.
Brad Badelt is a freelance writer living in Vancouver who hopes to be buried under a tree someday.
Recipes from Ultimate Foods for Ultimate Health (...and don't forget the chocolate!) by Mairlyn Smith, PHEc, and Liz Pearson, RD (Whitecap, 2007)
Reader Eliza Leahy won a prize bag filled with a selection of organic teas, coffee, and chocolates, energy bars, and nutritional supplements. The bag containing all these healthy goodies was made from recycled PVC advertising banners.
Nate Rodriquez is a Montreal-based freelance writer who happily gives grains a chance.
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