Raw

For information about a raw food diet and some excellent links for listing in other places besides Toronto see our raw foods page.

Raw dining

v Cruda Cafe – O ç
St Lawrence Market, 92 Front St E
Food court style joint, in the lower level of the South market by the elevators. >>Full listing

v Raw Aura Organic Cuisine – O
94 Lakeshore Rd E (w. of Hurontario St), Mississauga, 905-891-2872
www.raw-aura.com/
~~All raw restaurant offering a wide menu of tasty looking appies, salads, main courses, desserts and juices.
››› 100% raw vegan, organic, gluten-free, dairy-free cuisine, with many soy- and nut-free options. Peaceful, earthy atmoshphere in an intimate setting, with an open kitchen in the heart of 20 seats, plus a patio. Affordable, varied menu, with over 20 items, ranging from familiar Canadian comfort dishes to exotic Thai and Indian cuisine. Decadent desserts change daily. Hours of operation are 12-9 weekdays, 12-10 weekends. Walk-ins and reservations welcome. Dine-in, takeaway, and catering available.

v LIVE – Organic Food Bar – O L
264 Dupont St (at Spadina), 416-515-2002
www.livefoodbar.com
~~Stylish raw food gourmet restaurant with cooked options in macrobiotic and Aryuvedic cuisine. Full juice menu and awesome raw desserts. Backyard patio.
››› Live, Toronto's premier organic raw food restaurant. Most menu options are gluten-free! We specialize in pure, non-processed, and sugar-free foods. Spectacular liquid menu as well as scrumptious desserts to soothe your body, mind, and soul! Let Live cater your next special occasion. LIVE it UP!
~~Open late. Menu changes seasonally with selection of daily specials. Brunch is served on Sundays from 10am-3pm followed by regular menu. Raw snacks and sweets are available for purchase.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Mon-Wed 11am-10pm, Thu-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 10am-9pm.

v Rawlicious – O
3092 Dundas St W (w. of Keele), 416-519-7150
www.rawlicious.ca
~~A living foods (raw) cafe, featuring delicious smoothies, salads, wraps, pastas, breakfasts and desserts. Beautiful airy ambiance. Alternative health practices.
››› Rawlicious is a gathering point for anyone interested in delicious food, powerful information and a dash of inspiration. We have a living foods cafe, featuring an organic, vegan and very tasty menu to sit for or take away. We do not cook any of our foods, so you get all of the finest enzymes, vitamins and minerals in their naturally delicious state have a "Zen Den" (private room for up to 16) that is available for reservation Catering and special occasion parties or functions can also be booked.
    
~~Update: They have added a backyard patio.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Tue-Thu noon-9pm, Fri-Sat noon-10pm, Sun noon-9pm.

 v Wild Seed Food bar – k O
4031 Fairview St. (Burlington)
All vegan cafe located in a yoga studio.All biodegradable/ compostable take-out container available. >>Full listing

Stores and Suppliers

Kitchen's Best Manufacturing Group Ltd. – d
Toll Free: 1-888-769-5433,
www.KitchensBest.com
››› Your #1 source for the best single auger and twin gear juicers. Quietly juice wheatgrass, hard and soft fruits, vegetables, and even leafy greens. Maximize the living enzymes in your juice for great long lasting nutrition and taste. Make pasta, noodles and even extract oil from seeds like flax and sesame. Receive free shipping and our 90 day Unconditional Guarantee on all juicers. Remember, all vegetarians, vegans and raw foodists save “BIG” so call us today to learn more!

Raw Nutrition.ca – v O
1-888-649-8025  www.rawnutrition.ca
~~Canadian online raw food shop offering: juicers, dehydrators, sprouters, raw living foods, etc.
››› Juicers, Excalibur dehydrators, Vita-Mix food processors, sprouters, blenders, vegan organic and raw living foods, raw agave nectar, sprouted living food products, raw energy bars, raw hemp protein, raw coconut oils, raw superfoods, books and ebooks. Located in the Ottawa valley. Shipping available across Canada.

RawNatural's Living Foods Inc
www.livefoods.ca – Raw Dehydrates – many snacks!
››› RawNatural's Living Foods is dedicated to the quality and protocols of the Hippocrates Health Institute as well as /"living wild"/ through raw dehydrated snacks, including crackers, cookies, granola, cereal and other such snacks. /Living wild/ means that some of the products may contain raw cacao and/or agave syrup and is not the 'sugar-free' protocol of Hippocrates Health Institute for those who should avoid sugar: diabetes, cancer, candida. Look for HHI Approved snacks. www.livefoods.ca

Sprouts for Life – v O
565 Woodchoppers Lane – R.R. 1 (Hwy 9 & Jane St.), Kettleby, 905-778-8574
www.sproutsforlife.ca
~~Organic sprout growers from outside King Township.
››› Growers of Certified Organic Sprouts! Sunflower Greens, Wheatgrass, Pea Shoots, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Big Crunch, Sandwich Booster, Salad Mix, Broccoli, Radish, Nutty Sprout Mix, and Crunchy Bean Mix

Terra Tree Foods – v O
416-654-5357  www.terratree.com
~~Raw, living foods company specializing in crackers, breads, bars, flavored nuts, spreads, fermented vegetables and raw treats.
››› Raw crackers (Sunza), breads, bars (DomadarBar), flavored nuts (NitaiNuts), spreads, fermented vegetables and raw treats. Available at farmer’s markets and at health and specialty food stores. See website for locations.

Toronto Sprouts – O (not on map)
416-535-3111  www.torontosprouts.com
~~Sprout supplier. Available at Loblaws, Organics on Bloor, some farmers' markets.
››› Indoor organic sprout farm & sprouting classes. Certified organic and LFP Certified (Local Food Plus)
~~Indoor organic sprout farm growing:sunflower, buckwheat, wheatgrass, pea shoots, alfalfa, broccoli, bean mix, and Ancient Eastern blend.

 Two Girls Cooking – v O
647-342-7930  www.twogirlscooking.com
~~Raw , organic, gluten-free, vegan snack foods producers. See their website for where to purchase.
››› Two Girls Cooking is committed to producing raw, organic, gluten-free, vegan snacks. Our vegetable based crackers and kale chips are handcrafted from live whole foods, in harmony with our earth. Dehydrated below 115 °F, all of the naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and deliciousness within vibrant whole foods are preserved. See website for where to purchase.
~~Available at many health food stores, including: Ambrosia Natural Foods, Organic Garage, Evergreen Natural Foods, Noah's, Panacea, Baldwin Natural Foods.

Upaya Naturals – v O
www.upayanaturals.com 416-617-3096 Toronto
www.upayanaturals.com
~~Raw organic whole foods such as chocolate, maca, goji berries, olives, nuts. Juicers, sprouters, dehydrators, etc.
››› Also protein powders, liquid zeolite, supplements, blenders and shower filters. Featuring David Wolfe's "Sunfood Nutrition" products and more.
~~They don’t have a retail store, however they do have a pick up location for orders at Pape and Danforth.

Catering and meal delivery

 Make It Raw Catering and Meal Delivery – v
416-629-2529  www.makeitraw.com
››› We provide raw/vegan/fusion high energy gourmet cuisine, specializing in raw vegan lasagna, pizza's, burgers, flax crackers, cakes and more; available for local pick up (around Bathurst north of Steeles) and full service catering for any occasion. We also have customized menus, weekly or monthly meals plans, and classes on living food. Take away and delivery 7 days a week. Delivery is free in the GTA with a minimum order of $150-$200.

~~They are also at The Organic Village Market every Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm located at 9100 Bathurst St, Thornhill, www.villagemarket.ca

Raw food classes

Hallelujah Acres Diet & Lifestyle Centre – o d
Toronto, 866-478-2224
www.hacres.ca
~~Raw food classes, sessions and workshops. See website for schedule.
››› Vegetarian food classes, learn how to prepare raw soups, salads, appetizers, main courses and deserts. Classes features a wide variety of nutritious recipes, copies of recipes for you to take home and try in your own kitchen, along with sampling of the recipes created during the class.

Clear Being Total Health – v O
905-884-5358  www.carolinedupont.com
~~Nine-week course, whole foods, conscious living, meditation and healing. With Caroline Dupont, M.Sc., RHN.
››› We specialize in health enhancement through conscious authentic living and whole foods. Topics include whole and living foods, detoxification, meditation, physical and emotional healing. Email: cmdupont@sympatico.

LIVE – Organic Food Bar – v O
264 Dupont St (at Spadina), 416-515-2002
www.livefoodbar.com/classes.html
~~Learn about raw and vegan cuisine.
››› Cooking demos and seminars. Learn practical knowledge about raw and vegan cuisine, shopping for organics, reading labels, the fundamentals of nutrition and much more. Rediscover the connection between our bodies and the food we eat in a fun, playful and informative way.
     See website for schedule and pricing.
~~Past classes have included: Dehydrating, Blending Bonanza, Equipment Basics, Brunch Munch, The Raw Pantry and Nut Cheeses and Påtés.

Live Nutrition Cooking School – v O
905-884-9112  www.livenutritionschool.com
~~Vegan, raw, ayurvedic and holistic.
››› Whole Recipes for a Healthy World: a selection of individual classes on topics including vegan, Ayurvedic, seasonal, raw, gluten-free, just desserts, 100 mile and more. Small groups; intimate setting; generous multiple-course lunch and handouts.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Fridays and Saturdays, 11am-3pm, twice a month.

Nonpareil Natural Health – v O
344 Bloor St. W., 416-925-9994
nonpareilholistic.com
~~Country estate 2 1/4 hours east of Toronto specializing in raw juice cleansing. Yoga, massage, reflexology, mud baths, swimming and more.
››› Nonpareil Natural Health and Nutrition, David Gouveia offers nutritional and lifestyle counseling. David's unique approach includes muscle testing and energy chakra balancing to clear deep emotional issues which prevent us from succeeding in our quest for improved health and a balanced lifestyle. Toronto: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am to 7:00pm.
    
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Year round.

Spirit of the Earth, “The Living Centre” – v O d
London, ON, 519-652-0230
www.thelivingcentre.com
~~Education and retreat centre. Programs include: Ayurvedic Live-Food Nutrition, Herbalism, Forest and Sustainable Gardening and more.
››› Founded in 1983, 'The Living Centre' is an organic 50 acre sanctuary. The Centre offers the most comprehensive Ayurvedic Live-Food Lifestyle training in Canada. Programs include Herbalism, Forest and Sustainable Gardening, and Shamanu: Earth Wisdom Teachings apprenticeship, certification and general interest courses. Dedicated to supporting individuals in living consciously in accordance with the Laws of Nature.

Rawcovery – v
416-489-9414  www.rawcovery.com
~~Raw food program for weight-loss and optimum health. Seminars, workshops, coaching and e-books.
››› Total well-being from the inside out. Discover the power of raw living plant food that includes weight-loss, radiance, vitality, mental clarity, improved immunity and optimum health.

Vacations & Retreats

ClearBeing Meditation
905-884-5358  www.carolinedupont.com
~~Meditation training, silent retreats, gatherings and one-on-one guidance.
››› Six-week series.

Green Health
1-888-481-7739  www.GreenHealthCanada.com
››› Your source for quality wheatgrass juicers, sprouters, blenders, dehydrators & many more health-related appliances. We also carry air purifiers, water distillers, shower filters, soymilk makers, health books, medical-grade far infrared saunas and cleansing products.

New Life Retreat – v k O d
Lanark (near Perth, 3.5 hrs from Toronto), 613-259-3337
www.newliferetreat.com
~~Retreat centre and bed & breakfast set on a 100 acre organic farm. Raw living foods menu.
~~Located in the heart of the Lanark Highlands. The farm and surrounding area have trails for walking, jogging, biking and cross-country skiing. Organic gardens and greenhouse are open to exploration and hands on learning. Arrangements can be made for canoeing or kayaking on a nearby lake. At day's end relax and enjoy sunsets in the outside Jacuzzi.
     Living foods (raw, organic vegetarian) are at the heart of New Life Retreat. Food preparation instruction is available. Ridesharing options available – see website.

House of Verona- Health Resort – v O d
104 Brooker Blvd, Blue Mountain, Ontario, 1-800-252-2826
houseofverona.com
~~Luxury chalet retreat with gourmet raw foods menu. The discount applies to everyone in the party.
››› Boutique health resort, with a focus on raw vegan foods. Guests either book their own health vacations, or join themed retreats, such as Staying Young, or Beating Depression Naturally. Guests stay in 1 of 10 5-bedroom ski chalets with hot tubs, saunas, a pool, and wrap-around decks. Guests also enjoy Le Scandinave Spa, a complex of hot & cold baths. Fitness, hiking, yoga, tennis, golf. Minutes to beaches. Spectacular view of Blue Mountain.