INTERNATIONAL LIVING FOOD SUMMIT III

INTERNATIONAL LIVING FOOD SUMMIT III

Vibrant Health Through Plant-Based Nutrition



These historic Summits were held at the Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach Florida on

January 14, 2006, April 28, 2007, and May 2, 2009. The Summits convened to unify the leadership in the

Living Food Movement, establishing scientifically based common standards for optimum health.

Leaders from eight countries (with a combined total of over 500 years following this lifestyle) agreed on

the following standards:


The Optimum Diet for Health/Longevity:

• Vegan (no animal products of any kind, cooked or raw)

• Organic

• Whole Foods

• At least 80% raw (the remaining to be Vegan, whole food, and organic)

• High in nutrition such as vitamins, antioxidants and phytonutrients

• Highly mineralized

• Contains a significant quantity of chlorophyll-rich green foods

• Contains adequate complete protein from plant sources

• Provides excellent hydration with a large proportion of high-water content foods and pure water

• Includes raw vegetable juices

• Contains all essential fatty acids from naturally occurring plant sources

• Has moderate, yet adequate caloric intake

• Contains only low to moderate sugar and exclusively from whole food sources (fruitarianism is strongly

discouraged)

• Contains minimal amounts of unprocessed salts, as needed (depending upon your constitution)

• Is nutritionally optimal for both detoxification and rebuilding


We also agree:

• Eating local, ripe, seasonally available foods as appropriate is adviseable.

• Deficiencies of both Vitamin B-12 and Vitamin D-3 are common issues for mental and physical health, for

anyone on any diet. Plant-based supplementation of Vitamin B-12 is imperative.Adequate Vitamin D levels

can be maintained with sufficient sun exposure. When exposure is inadequate, take appropriate levels of plant –

based Vitamin D-3.

• The addition of enzyme active superfoods and whole food supplements is also advised but does not take the

place of the optimum diet described above.

• Caffeinated and/or addictive substances (even in their raw form), such as cacao/chocolate, coffee, caffeinated

teas, and alcohol are highly discouraged. etc.

• This way of eating can be further optimized by tailoring it based on individual needs (within the principles

stated).

• Benefits derived by following these principles are proportional to how well they are followed.

• We will remain open-minded, and this information will be updated and expanded upon, if necessary, as new

research becomes available.

• Diet is a critical part of a healthy lifestyle, yet not the entire picture. A full spectrum, health supportive

lifestyle is encouraged. This includes physical exercise, exposure to sunshine, as well as psychological health.

Avoiding environmental toxins and toxic products is essential. Paramount is pure water (for consumption and

bathing), the use of natural fiber clothing, and non-toxic personal care products. Also consider healthy options

in home furnishings/building materials and related items.


All participating leaders agree that eating according to the International Living Food Summit Guidelines will

significantly address the urgent issues of health, environmental sustainability, world hunger, and a

compassionate respect for all life.


The following leaders support this Summit Statement:

Fred Bisci, PhD – USA

Tamera Campbell – Vision – USA

Katharine Clark – RN, CMT, CCT - USA

Brenda Cobb – Living Foods Institute - USA

Gabriel Cousens, MD, MD(H) – Diplomat American Board of Holistic Medicine - USA

Anna Maria Clement, CN, NMD, PhD – Hippocrates Health Institute - USA

Brian Clement, CN, NMD, PhD – Hippocrates Health Institute – USA

Karin Dina, DC – RawFoodEducation.com - USA

Rick Dina, DC – RawFoodEducation.com - USA

Dorit – Green Lifestyle Film Festival – USA/Israel

Carole Dougoud – Institute Haute Vitalite - Switzerland

Kare Engstrom – Dietician - Sweden

John Eagle Freedom – Health City USA

Laura Gonzalez – GWAH Healing Institute – USA

Jane Holmes – Living Foods Institute – USA

Elizabeth Kapadia, DN – GWAH Healing Institute – USA

Viktoras Kulvinskas – “Grandfather” of the Living Foods Movement – USA/Costa Rica

Dan Ladermann – Institute for Vibrant Living – USA

Marie Christine Lhermitte – Chemin du mas Magnuel - France

George Malkmus – Hallelujah Acres - USA

Rhonda Malkmus – Hallelujah Acres - USA

Paul Nison – The Raw Life – USA

David Rainoshek, MA – JuiceFeasting.com - USA

Katrina Rainoshek – JuiceFeasting.com - USA

Claudine Richard – Naturopath - France

Michael Saiber – Vision, E3Live - USA

Jameth Sheridan, ND – HealthForce Nutritionals – USA

Cherie Soria – Living Light Culinary Institute – USA

Diana Store – RawSuperfoods.com – UK/The Netherlands

Jill Swyers – Living Foods For Health – UK/Portugal

Walter J. Urban, PhD – USA - Costa Rica