VICTORIA BOUTENKO is an acclaimed pioneer and recognized authority in the phenomenal green smoothie movement. Boutenko has appeared on Gaiam TV as well as Lifetime. Her work has been featured in Publishers Weekly, Natural Health Magazine, and the top nutrition and vegetarian publications, and her huge network of fans continues to grow. The award-winning author's popular titles include Green For Life, Green Smoothie Revolution, Raw Family: A True Story of Awakening, 12 Steps to Raw Foods, and Raw Family Signature Dishes. A raw gourmet chef, teacher, inventor, researcher, artist, and a mother of three, she teaches classes on healthy living all over the world. As a result of her teachings, millions of people are drinking green smoothies and eating raw food. Boutenko continues to travel worldwide sharing her green raw cuisine and her inspiring story of determination.