Photography by:: Ellen Atkins
Angela Stokes-Monarch is an incredible inspiration. She is one of the raw food world’s natural health heroes who helps guide and educate many toward healing, better health and well-being.
Many of you may already know her story, if not, you can watch her appearance on CNN News. She has traveled the road on a magical journey of transformation, from losing excess weight to gaining radiant health, and she continues on the path sharing her knowledge to help inspire others who seek the journey. Angela is an author, speaker, singer, and an all-around giving spirit of love and light.
In this interview, Angela shares with us which raw food has become a staple in her diet, her favorite kitchen tools, which natural health heroes and mentors have educated and inspired her, and more.
Enjoy the Interview…
Ingrid Weithers-Barati: When did you first discover the world of raw food?
Angela Stokes-Monarch: In May 2002 I was living in Iceland and a friend lent me the book ‘Raw Family’ by the Boutenkos. I weighed nearly 300lbs at the time. I read the whole book in one night, went raw the next day and released 160lbs over the next two years ;)
IWB: I would like to congratulate you and Matt Monarch on your union as husband and wife. How did you meet initially, and did your raw food lifestyle play a part in your meeting?
ASM: Thank You :) We actually met through the internet – lol… Back in November 2005 I had just written my first raw food book and was looking for people in the USA to help me sell it. Mr. Monarch was one of the US raw people I found on Google and contacted – I didn’t know who he was at the time. He went to my website, saw my before and after pics and well…it all unfolded from there…emails led to phone calls led to me visiting him in the US and 3.5 years later, here we are in newlywed bliss ;)
IWB: When did you decide to join forces and become a dynamic team who educates and inspires other to be healthy?
ASM: We started working together on things in early 2006 in terms of talks, book ideas and so on…I guess it wasn’t really until Mr. M proposed to me in August 2007 that things were really solidified into place between us though.
These days we have multiple shared projects going on – books, talk tours, online stores, a 30 day weight loss plan, a daily online raw food TV Show, a new monthly Raw Food World radio show and so on…we feel very blessed :)
IWB: Overall how has embracing a raw food lifestyle contributed to your health and well-being?
ASM: My life has COMPLETELY changed since going raw…to the point of being unrecognisable ;) Physically I released around 160lbs, my thyroid is now naturally balanced and I no longer get ill…and far beyond that, my life has changed in every other way imaginable – emotionally, socially, mentally, spiritually, romantically, financially, you–name–it–ly…my life has flip–flopped into a place of radiant vibrancy and I feel extremely grateful ;) I read my old diaries or look at pictures from my pre–raw days and find myself wondering ‘who WAS that person…?’
IWB: Between the two of you, who prepares raw food the most?
ASM: We usually split juicing/food–making pretty much down the middle… We often eat different things, so I make my food, he makes his, then we both help with cleaning things up in the kitchen. In terms of juicing, it often works out that one of us does the actual juicing and one does the clean–up – it all feels very balanced and yummy to me ;)
IWB: What is/are your favorite kitchen tool(s)?
ASM: The juicer and blender are key for me…plus nut milk bags for straining juice, making nut milks and sprouting. We don’t have a dehydrator as we live on the road and we’re not so much into dried foods. Actually at this point the only piece of equipment we own ourselves is a K–Tec blender, plus nut milk bags…we use other peoples’ juicers as we travel around, or make juice using the blender + nut milk bag combo ;)
IWB: Which raw food has become a staple in your diet?
ASM: Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens :) When I was growing up I felt like salads were ridiculous and pointless – I only wanted to eat a meal if it had meat in it. Now my feelings are basically reversed and leafy greens feel like the ’staple’ to me for feeling healthy, balanced, vibrant, mineralised and alkalised. We drink green juices daily, eat energy soups, salads, smoothies – anywhere we can get our greens in ;)
IWB: What fruits or vegetables are your favorites, least favorite, and why?
ASM: Favourite fruits and veggies: durian, eggfruit, papaya, cherries, blueberries, okra, romaine, sunflower greens, baby spinach, alfalfa sprouts. Least favourites: grapefruit (tastes outrageously disgusting to me) and potatoes, as they’re no use to me as a raw foodie ;)
IWB: What one word would you use to describe yourself?
ASM: Blessed.
IWB: Do you have a favorite raw food recipe you’d like to share with us?
ASM: ‘Chocolate Milk’ Juice: juice together romaine lettuce, spinach and carrots = tastes like chocolate milk – yummmmm ;) This is a GREAT starter juice for children/sceptical people and so on – maybe even sweeten it up a little with extra carrot or apple. LOVE it :) For one to two people maybe use 1 head romaine, 1 bunch spinach, 1lb carrots – enjoy :)
IWB: If you could be or do anything else, what would you be or do?
ASM: Other than being a griffin, I’d love to be a singer :) I used to do a lot of singing/song writing in my younger years and these days I make raw food versions of songs and put them up on YouTube ;) I have the intention to write a whole raw food musical – keep your eyes and ears open for that one…
IWB: Which food product[s] from your raw food product line is/are your personal favorite[s]?
ASM: Hmmmmmm, we have a HUGE online store at TheRawFoodWorld.com with literally hundreds of products, so it’s a little challenging to choose…I think I’d go for these though: chlorella tablets, chia seeds, dulse, bee pollen and the creamy almond butter ;)
IWB: Name some of the natural health heroes and mentors, who have educated and inspired you?
ASM: My partner Matt Monarch of course ;) I am also GREATLY inspired by the ‘Anastasia’/'Ringing Cedars of Russia’ books and the Dervaes family of PathwaytoFreedom.com. Kate Magic and Shazzie are my raw food diva heroines in the UK. Mike Adams of NaturalNews.com, the Giannis of RenegadeHealth, Brian Johnson of PhilosophersNotes.com, the BirthIntoBeing DVD and website, Jinjee of TheGardenDiet.com…MANY people inspire me ;)
IWB: Whether a person is 100% raw or not, is there any particular advice you’d like to share with us on maintaining a raw food diet?
ASM: ENJOY what you’re doing, take it slowly (start at least 50% raw and take it from there), get support from others on this path, drink at least one green drink a day, eat mostly FRESH water–rich raw foods, do colon hydrotherapy to help the detox, sweat every day, get your heart rate UP at least once a day, be honest and kind with yourself and others about your food choices and forage for any wild foods you can safely identify ;) ENJOY…
IWB: Any other words of advice or anything else you’d like to share?
ASM: Live, Love and Let Go…enjoy the journey ;)
Giveaway
For the giveaway, Angela offers a complete package of ALL her informative, educational, motivaltional, and inspirating e-books. You will receive these ebooks:
Raw Emotions, by Angela Stokes
Raw Reform: How to go Raw for Weight Loss, by Angela Stokes
Raw Reform: Revealing the Physical changes, by Angela Stokes
Raw Reform: Recipes, by Angela Stokes
The Juice Feaster’s Handbook, by Angela Stokes
Raw Spirit, by Matt Monarch
Raw Success, by Matt MonarchAnswer this question and you will automatically be entered into the draw for these awesome ebooks.
Name some of the natural health heroes and mentors, who have educated and inspired you?
One entry per person, please.
The drawing for this giveaway will take place Tuesday, October 13th, and I will use my favorite random number picker to choose the winning participants. The winning participants will be contacted via email and an announcement will be posted in the comment section of this post.
Thank you and best of luck to all who participate.
* * * * * * * *More about Angela Stokes-Monarch
Visit her website Raw Reform and her blog Raw Reform E-Journal
Watch The Raw Food World TV Show and Angela’s appearance on CNN News
Shop The Raw Food World for raw books, foods items, appliances, and more.
Stay connected with Angela via RawReform on Twitter and Facebook
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Photography by:: Ellen Atkins
Angela Stokes-Monarch is an incredible inspiration. She is one of the raw food world’s natural health heroes who helps guide and educate many toward healing, better health and well-being.
Many of you may already know her story, if not, you can watch her appearance on CNN News. She has traveled the road on a magical journey of transformation, from losing excess weight to gaining radiant health, and she continues on the path sharing her knowledge to help inspire others who seek the journey. Angela is an author, speaker, singer, and an all-around giving spirit of love and light.
In this interview, Angela shares with us which raw food has become a staple in her diet, her favorite kitchen tools, which natural health heroes and mentors have educated and inspired her, and more.
Enjoy the Interview…
Ingrid Weithers-Barati: When did you first discover the world of raw food?
Angela Stokes-Monarch: In May 2002 I was living in Iceland and a friend lent me the book ‘Raw Family’ by the Boutenkos. I weighed nearly 300lbs at the time. I read the whole book in one night, went raw the next day and released 160lbs over the next two years ;)
IWB: I would like to congratulate you and Matt Monarch on your union as husband and wife. How did you meet initially, and did your raw food lifestyle play a part in your meeting?
ASM: Thank You :) We actually met through the internet – lol… Back in November 2005 I had just written my first raw food book and was looking for people in the USA to help me sell it. Mr. Monarch was one of the US raw people I found on Google and contacted – I didn’t know who he was at the time. He went to my website, saw my before and after pics and well…it all unfolded from there…emails led to phone calls led to me visiting him in the US and 3.5 years later, here we are in newlywed bliss ;)
IWB: When did you decide to join forces and become a dynamic team who educates and inspires other to be healthy?
ASM: We started working together on things in early 2006 in terms of talks, book ideas and so on…I guess it wasn’t really until Mr. M proposed to me in August 2007 that things were really solidified into place between us though.
These days we have multiple shared projects going on – books, talk tours, online stores, a 30 day weight loss plan, a daily online raw food TV Show, a new monthly Raw Food World radio show and so on…we feel very blessed :)
IWB: Overall how has embracing a raw food lifestyle contributed to your health and well-being?
ASM: My life has COMPLETELY changed since going raw…to the point of being unrecognisable ;) Physically I released around 160lbs, my thyroid is now naturally balanced and I no longer get ill…and far beyond that, my life has changed in every other way imaginable – emotionally, socially, mentally, spiritually, romantically, financially, you–name–it–ly…my life has flip–flopped into a place of radiant vibrancy and I feel extremely grateful ;) I read my old diaries or look at pictures from my pre–raw days and find myself wondering ‘who WAS that person…?’
IWB: Between the two of you, who prepares raw food the most?
ASM: We usually split juicing/food–making pretty much down the middle… We often eat different things, so I make my food, he makes his, then we both help with cleaning things up in the kitchen. In terms of juicing, it often works out that one of us does the actual juicing and one does the clean–up – it all feels very balanced and yummy to me ;)
IWB: What is/are your favorite kitchen tool(s)?
ASM: The juicer and blender are key for me…plus nut milk bags for straining juice, making nut milks and sprouting. We don’t have a dehydrator as we live on the road and we’re not so much into dried foods. Actually at this point the only piece of equipment we own ourselves is a K–Tec blender, plus nut milk bags…we use other peoples’ juicers as we travel around, or make juice using the blender + nut milk bag combo ;)
IWB: Which raw food has become a staple in your diet?
ASM: Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens :) When I was growing up I felt like salads were ridiculous and pointless – I only wanted to eat a meal if it had meat in it. Now my feelings are basically reversed and leafy greens feel like the ’staple’ to me for feeling healthy, balanced, vibrant, mineralised and alkalised. We drink green juices daily, eat energy soups, salads, smoothies – anywhere we can get our greens in ;)
IWB: What fruits or vegetables are your favorites, least favorite, and why?
ASM: Favourite fruits and veggies: durian, eggfruit, papaya, cherries, blueberries, okra, romaine, sunflower greens, baby spinach, alfalfa sprouts. Least favourites: grapefruit (tastes outrageously disgusting to me) and potatoes, as they’re no use to me as a raw foodie ;)
IWB: What one word would you use to describe yourself?
ASM: Blessed.
IWB: Do you have a favorite raw food recipe you’d like to share with us?
ASM: ‘Chocolate Milk’ Juice: juice together romaine lettuce, spinach and carrots = tastes like chocolate milk – yummmmm ;) This is a GREAT starter juice for children/sceptical people and so on – maybe even sweeten it up a little with extra carrot or apple. LOVE it :) For one to two people maybe use 1 head romaine, 1 bunch spinach, 1lb carrots – enjoy :)
IWB: If you could be or do anything else, what would you be or do?
ASM: Other than being a griffin, I’d love to be a singer :) I used to do a lot of singing/song writing in my younger years and these days I make raw food versions of songs and put them up on YouTube ;) I have the intention to write a whole raw food musical – keep your eyes and ears open for that one…
IWB: Which food product[s] from your raw food product line is/are your personal favorite[s]?
ASM: Hmmmmmm, we have a HUGE online store at TheRawFoodWorld.com with literally hundreds of products, so it’s a little challenging to choose…I think I’d go for these though: chlorella tablets, chia seeds, dulse, bee pollen and the creamy almond butter ;)
IWB: Name some of the natural health heroes and mentors, who have educated and inspired you?
ASM: My partner Matt Monarch of course ;) I am also GREATLY inspired by the ‘Anastasia’/'Ringing Cedars of Russia’ books and the Dervaes family of PathwaytoFreedom.com. Kate Magic and Shazzie are my raw food diva heroines in the UK. Mike Adams of NaturalNews.com, the Giannis of RenegadeHealth, Brian Johnson of PhilosophersNotes.com, the BirthIntoBeing DVD and website, Jinjee of TheGardenDiet.com…MANY people inspire me ;)
ASM: ENJOY what you’re doing, take it slowly (start at least 50% raw and take it from there), get support from others on this path, drink at least one green drink a day, eat mostly FRESH water–rich raw foods, do colon hydrotherapy to help the detox, sweat every day, get your heart rate UP at least once a day, be honest and kind with yourself and others about your food choices and forage for any wild foods you can safely identify ;) ENJOY…
IWB: Any other words of advice or anything else you’d like to share?
ASM: Live, Love and Let Go…enjoy the journey ;)
For the giveaway, Angela offers a complete package of ALL her informative, educational, motivaltional, and inspirating e-books. You will receive these ebooks:
Raw Reform: How to go Raw for Weight Loss, by Angela Stokes
Raw Reform: Revealing the Physical changes, by Angela Stokes
Raw Reform: Recipes, by Angela Stokes
The Juice Feaster’s Handbook, by Angela Stokes
Raw Spirit, by Matt Monarch
Raw Success, by Matt Monarch
Answer this question and you will automatically be entered into the draw for these awesome ebooks.
Name some of the natural health heroes and mentors, who have educated and inspired you?
One entry per person, please.
The drawing for this giveaway will take place Tuesday, October 13th, and I will use my favorite random number picker to choose the winning participants. The winning participants will be contacted via email and an announcement will be posted in the comment section of this post.
Thank you and best of luck to all who participate.
More about Angela Stokes-Monarch
Visit her website Raw Reform and her blog Raw Reform E-Journal
Watch The Raw Food World TV Show and Angela’s appearance on CNN News
Shop The Raw Food World for raw books, foods items, appliances, and more.
Stay connected with Angela via RawReform on Twitter and Facebook
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