Book Recommendations
Choosing and Storing Fruits & Vegetables by Shari Gittleman
Become a produce pro! My handy new book reveals the secrets to choosing the tastiest fruits and veggies and keeping them fresh longer. Save a ton of money.
Learn simple storage techniques to maximize flavor and unlock the full nutritional power of your food. Master these skills and enjoy delicious, healthy eating for life.
This book also makes an excellent gift for loved ones who need to incorporate more fruit and veggies! 🎁
The Raw Vegan Experience by Shari Gittleman
Practical, no-rules approach to raw vegan living. Boost energy, improve digestion, lose weight, and feel vibrant.
Now fully updated for 2026, including all-new tips and the 4-page Rewire Mindset bonus! 🎁
Whether you’re raw-curious, high-raw, or ready to go all-in, The Raw Vegan Experience gives you the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to make this lifestyle your own.
Inside, you’ll learn exactly how to start, what to eat, how to overcome cravings, and how to stay motivated for the long term – all while feeling more energized and connected to your body.
Simple Raw Vegan Recipes by Shari Gittleman
Transform your health with this beginner-friendly raw vegan recipe collection! Perfect for busy people who want simple, delicious plant-based meals without complicated prep or expensive equipment.
This no-fuss recipe book is for anyone looking to enjoy more fresh, vibrant meals – whether you’re fully raw, high raw, plant-curious, or just trying to eat more fruits and veggies.
And don’t worry: it’s not that you can’t cook… it’s that you don’t need to!
Life’s Changes by Arlene Maguire
A Beautifully Illustrated Book on Growth, Love and Inner Strength
Whether you’re looking for a children’s book on resilience, a self-love story for kids, or a gentle guide to navigating life’s changes, Life’s Changes is a timeless tale that will uplift and inspire.
Life’s Changes is a heartfelt and inspiring journey into the unchanging love that lives within us all. It helps children embrace life’s ups and downs with confidence, self-love, and resilience.
Perfect for readers of all ages, Life’s Changes is a timeless tale of resilience, connection, and the enduring power of what truly matters.
Catjectives by Arlene Maguire
Catjectives has been written with both children and adults in mind. For children, it will improve their vocabulary while entertaining them.
The artwork is creative and whimsical.
For adults, it is an ideal coffee table book.
This is the sort of book you will read and re-read because, if you love cats or you don’t, you will never stop being amused.
Makes a great gift for the cat lover in your life!!! 🎁 Stay tuned because we have a new one coming out soon!
The Raw Vegan Beauty Book by Jeannette Donofrio
ARE YOU READY to give up the toxic chemicals that are poisoning you from the outside in?!?
Everyone deserves to feel AND look their best and The Raw Vegan Beauty Book will transform the way you take care of yourself – inside and out!5-Star Salad Revolution unlocks the science of salads to eliminate cravings, bingeing, and dietary self-sabotage!
This gorgeous new guide includes 25 Easy and Delicious Low-Fat Raw Vegan Recipes That Will Have You Feeling Great on the Inside and Looking AMAZING on the Outside!
5-Star Salad Revolution by Matt Bennett
5-Star Salad Revolution unlocks the science of salads to eliminate cravings, bingeing, and dietary self-sabotage!
You’ll learn everything you need to know (and more) to start creating salads you love and look forward to!
This book is a comprehensive education about the fantastic benefits of leafy greens, including 22 delicious raw vegan, oil-free salad dressings that will turn any salad into a meal!
This could be the paradigm-shifting book you need to take your diet and health to the next level and create a sustainable whole food, plant-based lifestyle!
The Create Health Book by Benjamin Benulis, D.C.
The Create Health Book teaches a diet and lifestyle protocol created by Dr. Benjamin Benulis. What he outlines in this book has allowed him to reverse his autoimmune disease and help many other people do the same. All with food you can get in a grocery store.
Animals
Pet Wellness and Holistic Pet Healing
Helping Dogs & Cats Heal Whole-istically – All With Real, Energetic, Living Food. Easy, Homemade Meals.
Help To Heal YOU Too!
CONTACT:
Ask for Julz. Free, initial consultation.
Sozo’s Howling Toys
Welcome to Sozo’s Howling Toys — where pets are family and playtime is serious business. 🐾
We’re dedicated to bringing you a fast, fun, and hassle-free online shopping experience, packed with high-quality toys and pet products your furry friends will love. With years of hands-on industry experience, we’ve curated a collection that’s as durable as it is delightful — all at prices that make tails wag.
At the heart of it all? You. Our customers (and their companions) are the reason we do what we do. Your trust drives us to keep delivering top-notch products with responsive, friendly support every step of the way.
Thanks for choosing Sozo’s — where every squeak, wag, and purr matters.
Drinking Water
Use Promo Code “SHARILIKESFRUIT” for a 5% Discount!
I personally use the Mini Classic CT Countertop Water Distiller. Available on backorder only. About six weeks. Made in the USA.
I distill my water because the air is polluted, and I don’t trust streams or well water. Once it’s steam distilled, you can add back minerals with lemon or cucumbers, or better yet, eat a wide variety of hydrating fruit and vegetables every day.
“We are purists. We believe that when we want to drink water, we just want water. If you have a filter or reverse osmosis, they are a good first step, but in the end, you should only be drinking the cleanest water, which is distilled water,” said Paul Meder, Vice President of Technical Services, Research and Development.
Remember to use Promo Code “ShariLikesFruit” for a 5% discount!
Coaching and Community
Misfit Mondays
Jeannette Donofrio (Ms.FitVegan) is the author of The Raw Vegan Beauty Book, along with many other ground-breaking books and courses in the plant-based, living foods community.
She hosts a weekly member community, Misfit Mondays, that meets live on Zoom every Monday at 4 pm PST. Now is your chance to connect with your fruity family, learn how to be a healthy vegan, and get your specific questions answered every week!
The community also includes access to her Private Facebook Group, “Misfit Mondays,” where she will share the Misfit Monday recordings, daily videos, recipes, inspiration, motivational content, workouts, and more!
Email your questions or attend a free live Misfit Monday Zoom to see if this is the community for you.
Jeannette – Ms.FitVegan
Paul Nison
Paul is a raw foods chef, educator, author, and father, who has been eating a raw food diet since he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis many years ago.
Paul provides raw vegan health coaching and consulting. He is also the author of 8 books and travels the world giving lectures on the raw food nutrition and raw food prep classes to show people how easy and fun the raw life can be.
Paul Nison
Live Lean Health
Chantal offers Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle coaching, focused on creating a positive internal and external impact on health, self-esteem, the planet, and animals, using whole food, mostly raw, diet.
She also focuses on empowering people to have a good relationship with their bodies and food, moving away from disordered eating patterns.
Chantal also incorporates ancestral healing and purpose-finding to empower women to be the best version of themselves and embrace their power.
Chantal Di Donato
Johnny Moses – Neuro Energy Healing
Johnny Moses has over 19 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, along with over 30 specializations and certifications from all over the world. His mission is rooted in a deep understanding of the human body and mind, and its energetic spiritual connection.
His holistic health programs reflect a commitment to both scientific knowledge and intuitive wisdom. His comprehensive training features esteemed institutions like the Academy of Applied Movement Neurology, the American Posture Institute, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and the National Posture Institute to name a few.
Committed to improving the way the body responds to stress as well as enhancing overall performance, Neuro Energy Healing focuses on helping individuals reach their health goals through customized strategies and evidence-based methods.
Johnny Moses
Become a Qualified Health Coach!
Karen Ranzi
Karen is Director of the Vegan Coach Certification Course – Become A Qualified Health Coach and Start An Exciting Career!
She is also an Award-Winning Author of three books and eight ebooks, an Internationally Acclaimed Speaker, Plant-Based Holistic Health Coach and Award-Winning Raw Food Chef.
Online Fitness Trainers
Oksana Grishina
5x Ms.Fitness Olympia and 10x Arnold Classic Champion, Oksana Grishina, offers virtual, customized training, choreography, fitness, and nutrition training – consultation/posing instructions.
Check out my full interview with Oksana Grishina – everything you wanted to know about this internationally renowned athlete!
Rezenkia Lee
Raw Vegan – FitnessUniverse Pro – Holistic Coach – Artist, Dancer and Choreographer. True Health encompasses Fitness and Wellness.
Summer Lisk
Certified personal trainer, NPC bikini competitor, Blessed Mom of 3.
Author of 23 Summers Ago: Finding the Best Version of Me Through My Battle with Anorexia.
Plant-Based Festivals and Retreats
The Woodstock Fruit Festival
A Celebration of Health, Fruit-based Diet and Personal Growth.
The World’s Largest, All-Inclusive, Raw Vegan Health Retreat.
Sign up for their newsletter to be notified when the dates are announced for the next festival. For volunteer opportunities. For attendee tickets and early bird pricing. Click below and mention the Promo Code: Shari Likes Fruit for a Special Discount!
The UK Fruit Festival
Held since 2014, the UK Fruitfest is a popular festival for raw vegans and raw curious attendees.
It’s a celebration of the raw vegan diet and lifestyle in an atmosphere of warm fellowship and community.
UK Fruitfest is a place of education and support for those looking to learn more about the raw vegan lifestyle and how it may improve their health and life overall.
We offer accommodation for an entire week and a 100% raw vegan menu daily. Classes, lectures, workshops, activities, and entertainment fill our schedule.
Vegan Wellness Retreats
Come join us for another amazing week of amazing raw vegan food, connection, learning, and fun on the lake in gorgeous Northern Michigan!
Tickets are going fast, reserve your stay today while rooms are still available! CONNECTION, RELAXATION, AND CREATIVE RAW FOOD MEALS AWAIT! Get ready for a retreat like you have never experienced before!
Venue: Sojourn Lakeside Resort in Gaylord, Michigan
Date: 2026 TBD
Texas Fruit Festival
April 30th – May 3rd, 2026
Casa de Luz, Austin, TX
The Texas Fruit Festival 2026 is back, and you’re invited to come celebrate the beauty and abundance of fruits, raw vegan living, and the power of nature’s nourishment.
This year’s festival will be an unforgettable celebration of health and community, featuring inspirational speakers, guided meditations, sound healing, intuitive dance, and breathwork sessions to uplift your spirit.
We’ll also have live music, a variety of fresh fruits, and plenty of space to connect with an amazing community of like-minded souls.
It’s more than just an event—it’s a celebration of fruitful living and a chance to nourish your body, mind, and soul.
Whether you’re passionate about raw veganism, holistic healing, or simply want to enjoy and meet like-minded people, this is the place to be.
Charitable Organizations
Ramona Valley Humane Society
The Ramona Valley Humane Society & SPCA will be a no-kill shelter for Ramona and surrounding areas, a haven for lost and abandoned animals. We also plan to partner with local schools to teach children the importance of caring for animals. We are seeking grant money and welcome all donations as well.
Our mission statement is: “To assist and rescue domestic and farm animals and to provide low-cost or free spay and neutering and other necessary veterinary assistance, emergency aid, and relevant advice to help these people better afford to help or keep their animals. Our goal is to work towards a day when we no longer need to euthanize companions or any animals.”
Podcasts I Recommend
The Ms.FitVegan Podcast
Hosted by: Jeannette Donofrio
The only way to get something accomplished is to start BEFORE you’re ready!
Check out my full interview with Jeannette aka Ms.FitVegan – Mindset and Food Addiction Expert. This interview will surprise you!
The Gillian Berry Podcast
Hosted by: Gillian Berry
Health, wellness, and spirituality. She interviews interesting people.
The Green Life Podcast
Hosted by: Chantal Di Donato
The Green Life podcast is focused on Holistic and Integrative Health, Plant-based nutrition, sustainable natural living, community building and strengthening the human connection with a mindful approach that respects nature!
Appliances
Nama J2 Juicer
A time-saving solution for the next generation of juicing.
PROMO CODE: “GBJ2” for the Nama J2 juicer
Nama C2 Juicer and Blender in One!
Make a cold-pressed juice and smoothie, all in one machine
PROMO CODE: “GBNAMA” for the Nama C2 Juicer and Blender in One!
Questions About Which One to Buy:
Content Creation
Internet Video Magazine
Do you love watching and making fitness, nutrition, or health-related web videos? For your business, for your organization, or just for fun. Check out Internet Video Magazine.
In addition to featuring some of the best websites and channels to watch great online videos, the magazine features lots of how-to-do-it tips – from the basics of how to use your smartphone to shoot videos to more detailed sections about how to capture high-quality audio and how to edit your videos into brain catching productions.
Send us links to your best and most fun videos, and we may spotlight them on the site.
Skin Care
Organic, handmade, sustainable skincare products that leave you feeling supple.
Nicole Klinicke, Holistic Health Practitioner, Inclusive Skincare.
Check out her Inclusive Resource List (free PDF download.)
For those in Southern California, hands-on massage therapy is also available.
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