DARKO JURIC 

Darko Juric is a plant-based chef, writer, holistic lifestyle and culinary consultant, coach and educator. After working for many years in upscale New York and Los Angeles restaurants and hotels he opened Elixir, a raw food restaurant in Zagreb, Croatia, one of the first in Europe. Darko has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows on the subject of health and food. He is a partner in the brand Art of Raw, a concept that unifies products, education, coaching, and retreats all based on understanding nature and a sustainable and holistic lifestyle. Along with operating the Art of Raw brand, Darko is involved in consulting to help others plan out raw food projects or health-related business launches around the world. He travels extensively to fulfil his mission to share with others that food can be delicious and healthy.

Darko graduated with a master’s degree in acupuncture and botanical medicine from the top-ranked Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California. He is also a graduate of the American Health Science University, Colorado, Vermont College at Norwich University, and a Certified Nutrition Specialist with advanced training in Live Blood Cell Analysis. As a Health Coach in private practice, with over 25 years of experience, Darko worked and trained with leaders in the field of holistic medicine.

Join Darko’s course Raw Living and Fermented Foods at our residential programme Freedom to Create.