Jackie Graff has been teaching raw food preparation and food science for more than a decade. An RN with 40 years experience in various areas of patient care and education, Ms.Graff is considered one of the countrys top raw food chefs and nutrition consultants. She continues to teach raw food lifestyle classes throughout the country, is an instructor for Hallelujah Acres Culinary Academy, and has been frequently quoted in print and broadcast news outlets, including the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Atlanta Woman magazine, Atlanta Jewish Life magazine, Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta, CNN Headline News, and North Georgia Today.

Jackie is the author of 17 theme raw food recipe books, and has produced two instructional raw food DVDs. Jackie also contributed articles to several national and local magazines.

As an RN, Ms.Graff has held key hospital management positions and was a clinical instructor to nurses. She also served as an associate professor at Life University, teaching raw food instruction to returning alumni. She has an understanding of nutrition, anatomy and physiology of the human body and possesses a firsthand knowledge of the negative consequences of the Standard American Diet (SAD) on a persons long-term health. She earned her B.S. degree in Nursing from the University of South Carolina.

Gideon Graff, along with Jackie has taught raw food preparation for almost a decade. His roles include raw food chef, health coach, and director of Sprout Raw Food, the Graffs consulting and raw food catering and distribution business. He has served as an instructor for Hallelujah Acres Culinary Academy and Anidawehi Plantation Detoxification and Juice Fasting Program. Gideon has 35 years experience in food and hospitality management.