Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ - Magazine & Orders

  • Naked Food® is a conscious, community-supported magazine released 3 times per year. Each issue is printed based on reader pre-orders to ensure zero waste and complete independence.

  • You can order the latest issue directly through our website on the Get the Latest Issue page.
    Naked Food® follows a Co-Creation Model, meaning each issue is printed based on reader pre-orders — not mass production. When you order, you’re helping bring that issue to life. Your name will appear in the printed edition among our community of co-creators (or as “A Naked Food Supporter,” if you prefer privacy).

    A very limited number of extra copies are printed for replacements and late orders, but availability after printing cannot be guaranteed. To be notified when new issues open for order, join our newsletter and stay in the know.

  • At the moment previous issues are available in digital form and can be purchased anytime directly through the previous editions page.

  • Naked Food® is not a traditional publication — it’s a conscious movement in print. Several things make it unique:

    • Ad-Free Independence – We carry no advertising, sponsors, or paid content. Every page exists for truth, not promotion.

    • Co-Creation Model – Each issue is printed based on reader pre-orders to ensure zero waste and full transparency. Readers are named as co-creators rather than consumers.

    • Purpose-Driven Publishing – Every article, recipe, and guide is chosen for education and empowerment, not trend or profit.

    • Wholistic Focus – We approach health through the Four Bodies — physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual — to reflect the full human experience.

    • Reversive Medicine® – Our guiding philosophy emphasizes the body’s natural ability to prevent and reverse disease through lifestyle and remembrance.

    • Culinary Medicine – Recipes are Whole Food, Plant-Based (WFPB), SOS-free, and designed for nourishment and true health.

    • Science + Remembrance – We unite evidence-based knowledge with intuitive wisdom, bridging modern research and timeless truth.

    • Ethical Production – Printed consciously, in limited runs, using sustainable materials and practices that honor the Earth.

    • Community over Commerce – Naked Food belongs to its readers — a collective voice for integrity, education, and awakening.

    • Born from Experience – Created by Margarita Restrepo after the loss of her beloved partner to brain cancer, Naked Food is a testament to the healing power of love, remembrance, and the human capacity to transform pain into purpose.

  • Each issue is made to order. The ordering window remains open for 30 days after a new issue is announced. Production and mailing take another 15 days, and delivery may take up to 4 weeks depending on postal service and destination.

  • Yes, if you would like it to. Every print issue includes a page honoring our community of co-creators. Your name will appear as First Name + Last Initial + City (for example: Maria S. – Milan). If you prefer privacy, you may choose to appear as “A Naked Food Supporter.”

  • Yes. Naked Food ships worldwide from our U.S. printing facility. International delivery times vary.

  • If you purchase the print edition, you’ll receive only the print version.
    If you join as a Naked Food Member, you receive both the print and digital editions of every issue for free, along with exclusive monthly e-books, health protocols, and member benefits.

  • Absolutely. You can gift either a membership or a single issue. Simply enter the recipient’s shipping address during checkout and note that it’s a gift in the message box.

FAQ - Membership

  • The Naked Food® Membership is a way to stay connected to our work, truth, and community. Members receive every new issue of Naked Food Magazine — both in print and digital format — automatically upon release, along with exclusive monthly e-books, health protocols, interviews, and member-only discounts on courses, tours, and retreats.

    • Every new issue of Naked Food Magazine (Print + Digital)

    • The Universal Guideline for Human Health (digital edition)

    • Monthly e-books and health protocols

    • Priority Retreat Access + Special Pricing

    • Member discounts on courses, and the certification program

    • Automatic entry into the annual 3-Day Italy Stay Giveaway

    • Access to exclusive updates and early-bird announcements

  • The membership is $29 per month and includes all benefits listed above. You can cancel anytime before your next renewal.

  • Yes. Every active member receives both formats for free.

  • Of course! You can purchase any issue individually through the Get an Issue page. Membership simply gives you automatic access to every new release and additional exclusive content.

  • Your membership directly sustains the magazine’s independence. Because we are 100% ad-free and print only what’s needed, every member helps keep Naked Food conscious, ethical, and free from commercial influence.

  • You can manage the status of your membership at any time through your account page. If you ever need assistance, simply email us at info@nakedfoodmagazine.com — we’re happy to help.

  • Yes. You can gift the Naked Food® Membership to a friend or loved one who would benefit from our message and community.
    Simply select “Gift Membership” at checkout or note that it’s a gift in the order message. You can include a personal note, and we’ll ensure your recipient receives both the print and digital editions, plus full member access to e-books, protocols, and benefits.

  • A Naked Food® Membership is not a standard subscription — it’s participation in a conscious publishing model.
    Traditional magazine subscriptions rely on mass printing, advertising, and distribution systems designed for profit.
    Naked Food operates differently: we print only what’s needed, remain entirely ad-free, and sustain our work through genuine community support.

    Your membership doesn’t just deliver a magazine — it fuels independent journalism, conscious education, and a living movement devoted to truth, nourishment, and remembrance.

FAQ - WFPB Practitioner Certification

  • The Whole Food, Plant-Based Practitioner Certification is a self-paced professional training presented and sponsored by WFPB.org, Naked Food Magazine, and the International Association for Reversive Medicine (IARM) — three initiatives united by a shared mission to bring conscious, evidence-based education to human health.

    Students learn truth-aligned principles of Whole Food, Plant-Based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and whole health, emphasizing prevention and reversal of disease through remembrance of the body’s innate intelligence.

    Upon completion, graduates can get a Certification in Whole Food, Plant-Based Nutrition and Holistic Health by passing the final exam.

    The course was developed and guided by Margarita Restrepo, naturopath, cellular biologist, and founder of Naked Food Magazine.

  • Anyone seeking truth-based, non-biased, non-mainstream, and non-commercial education in human biology, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine — from health professionals to everyday learners ready to integrate conscious living into their lives or practice.

    This course is ideal for:

    • Individuals seeking truth-based, independent health education

    • Wellness coaches, chefs, and educators

    • Parents and caregivers

    • Health practitioners integrating natural healing

    • Anyone wanting clear, grounded nutritional guidance aligned with human biology

    Whether you're beginning your journey or deepening your knowledge, this course offers clarity, structure, and empowerment.

  • You’ll explore 15 interactive modules that cover:

    • Human-aligned nutrition and physiology

    • Whole Food, Plant-Based (WFPB) nutrition and culinary medicine

    • Detoxification, digestion, and cellular nourishment

    • Fasting fundamentals & water fasting safety

    • Microbiome, cellular regeneration, and metabolism

    • Lifestyle fundamentals for regeneration + longevity

    • Foundational Reversive Medicine® principles

    • Label reading, supplement awareness, and environmental toxins

    • The Four Bodies model — physical, mental, emotional, spiritual

    • Practical meal planning, kitchen setup, and healing through food

    • 15 interactive modules with videos, quizzes, and readings

    • Course Workbook & Journal

    • Glossary of Key Terms

    • Quick Guides & Cheat Sheets

    • 7-Day Menu Plan + Shopping List

    • Supplementation Guide

    • Plant-Based Meal Blueprint

    • Lifetime access to all materials and updates

    • 22 modules

    • Self-paced — complete on your own schedule

    • Video lessons, readings, and practical tools

    • Workbook, journal, and printable guides

    • Interactive quizzes

    • Lifetime access to materials

    You can take your time, revisit modules, and integrate at your own pace.

  • The course is self-paced and typically takes 4 to 8 weeks to complete, depending on your rhythm and depth of study.

  • Yes. Upon completion, you can choose to take the final exam which will give you the opportunity to obtain your certification in Whole Food, Plant-Based nutrition and holistic health.

  • Graduates may use the WFPB Practitioner Certification, awarded by WFPB.org and the International Association for Reversive Medicine (IARM), certifying your education in wholistic, lifestyle-based health.

  • This program is a sovereign, independent certification rooted in conscious education — free from commercial interests or mainstream approval systems.

    Graduates receive a Certification in Whole Food, Plant-Based & Whole-Body Health, supported by:

    • Naked Food Magazine

    • WFPB.org — The Whole Food, Plant-Based Initiative

    • International Association for Reversive Medicine (IARM)

  • The full course tuition is $497 USD (one-time payment) and includes lifetime access to all modules, materials, and future updates.

  • Yes. Naked Food Members receive exclusive member pricing, priority enrollment access, and early notice when new modules, updates, or advanced trainings become available.

    Membership is a way to stay connected, supported, and aligned with the mission — while enjoying meaningful savings on educational offerings.

  • The course is hosted on a dedicated learning platform for the best experience and secure access to all lessons and downloads.

  • The course is created and taught by Margarita Restrepo, naturopath, Whole Food Plant-Based educator, and founder of Naked Food Magazine.

    Margarita holds academic training in cellular biology, microbiology, virology, cognitive health, and plant-based nutrition, and has spent over a decade educating and guiding individuals and families toward whole-body regeneration and natural health.

  • Sponsored by The Whole Food, Plant-Based Initiative (WFPB.org),
    The International Association for Reversive Medicine (IARM), and Naked Food Magazine.

  • The Whole Food, Plant-Based Certification Course is an educational program for individuals who wish to understand and apply the science and philosophy of Whole Food, Plant-Based living in their personal or professional practice.

    The WFPB Certification Seal, issued by WFPB.org, is a separate program designed for products, services, and restaurants that meet the official Whole Food, Plant-Based standards. It recognizes alignment with the nutritional and ethical principles established by the Whole Food, Plant-Based Initiative.

    While the course offers personal and professional education, the Seal certifies external offerings and businesses.

  • This course is:

    • Non-commercial

    • Non-industry-funded

    • Free from corporate nutrition bias

    • Based on natural human physiology

    • Focused on whole-body wholeness, not fragments

    • Rooted in truth, nature, and biological alignment

    It is education in health, not diet trends — designed for sovereignty, clarity, and real-world transformation.

  • Enrollment opens periodically.

    To be notified when the course opens:

    [Visit the Course Page →]

FAQ - Tours and Retreats

  • Our Whole Food, Plant-Based (WFPB) tours and retreats are intimate wellness experiences in Italy designed around nourishment, nature, movement, and connection.
    These are 5-star, high-end private wellness journeys rooted in simplicity, authenticity, and intentional care — not commercial tourism.

    Every experience blends whole-food culinary excellence, mindful movement, culture, and restorative rest in breathtaking natural settings.

  • Every retreat is thoughtfully designed to feel effortless, restorative, and deeply nourishing. You can expect:

    • Private, beautiful natural setting surrounded by peaceful landscapes

    • Luxury, 5-star level hospitality and comfort

    • Fully Whole Food, Plant-Based and vegan — no processed ingredients, no oils, no additives

    • Hands-on culinary experiences & workshops with Margarita

    • Movement, breathing, and alignment sessions with Michele

    • Private transportation for all planned experiences

    • Visits to farms, artisans, sacred sites, and villages

    • Time for nature, stillness, rest, and reflection

    • A warm, intimate sense of belonging and personal care

    • A deeply nurturing environment that feels like family

    This is luxury defined by wholeness, presence, and authenticity — not excess.

    • What Makes These Experiences Unique

      • Private, intimate groups — never crowded, never commercial

      • Fully Whole Food, Plant-Based and vegan — pure, intentional, living food

      • Hosted personally by Margarita & Michele — not outsourced, not formulaic

      • A thoughtful blend of learning, rest, movement, culture, and connection

      • Rooted in nature, simplicity, and conscious living

      • A feeling of returning home to yourself — nourished, seen, and supported

      These experiences go beyond travel.
      They are invitations to slow down, reconnect with nature, and nourish your body with pure, living food — in places that remind us how beautiful life can be.

      More than retreats, they are gatherings of conscious, open-hearted individuals who value truth, wellbeing, nature, and inner alignment.
      A space to feel nourished, supported, and part of something meaningful.

  • In Italy — primarily Umbria and Tuscany, surrounded by nature, historic towns, and peaceful landscapes.

    More conscious destinations coming soon.

  • Experiences are limited to 11–18 guests, ensuring privacy, comfort, and a high level of personal attention. Private arrangements for smaller groups or individual guests are available upon request.

  • No — all are welcome.This is a supportive, inspiring environment for every level.

  • Pricing varies by season, format, and location.
    Full details are shared when each new retreat is announced.

    We keep our groups intimate and our pricing aligned with our values — making these experiences more accessible than most high-end wellness retreats.
    For this reason, spaces are limited and often fill quickly.

    Naked Food Members receive priority access and exclusive retreat pricing.

    To learn more and stay updated:

    [Visit the Tours & Retreats Page →]
    [Join the Newsletter for Early Access at the bottom of the page]

  • Due to limited availability, deposits are non-refundable.
    In special situations, reservations may be transferred to another date or guest.
    Travel insurance is recommended.

  • To register, visit the page Tour & Retreats and click on the event you would like to join. In the event’s page click on SIGN UP button. There you will be guided through the sign up process.

FAQ - Shipping & Support

  • Once the pre-order window closes and printing begins, please allow:

    • ~15 days for printing and processing

    • Up to 4 weeks for delivery, depending on your location

    We print consciously and in small batches.
    Your magazine is not mass-produced — it is created with intention.

  • Yes — we ship worldwide.
    Delivery times vary depending on postal carriers in each country.

  • We ship through USPS First Class media mail for print issues, which does not include tracking.

    However, you will receive an email notification when your magazine ships, so you’ll know it’s on its way.

    Because this is a conscious, small-batch print model, we prioritize quality, sustainability, and fair pricing over commercial shipping upgrades.

  • We want every reader to receive their issue in perfect condition.

    If your magazine arrives damaged or is lost in transit, we will gladly send a replacement (as long as extra copies remain from the print batch).

    Simply email us at info@nakedfoodmagazine.com and we will take care of you.

  • Because each print issue is made to order, we cannot change the shipping address once your order is placed. This ensures accuracy and honors our conscious production model.

    If you entered the wrong address by mistake, please email us at info@nakedfoodmagazine.com immediately after ordering and we will do our best to assist — before shipping labels are generated.

  • We print only the number of magazines needed for each issue.
    However, we usually produce a very limited number of extra copies.

    If copies are still available after printing, you may purchase the issue on our website while supplies last.

    Once those copies are gone, the print edition is no longer available — but the digital version will still be accessible.

    To avoid missing a print run, we recommend joining the newsletter for early announcements.

    [Join the Newsletter →]

  • For questions, replacements, or support, email us at:
    📩 info [at] nakedfoodmagazine.com

    We are a small, mission-driven team and we respond personally.
    Please allow 24–48 hours for a reply.

  • Due to the nature of our conscious print-to-order model, and the fact that our offerings contain educational, intellectual, and digital material, all purchases are final and non-refundable.

    We do not offer refunds on:

    • Print magazines

    • Digital products

    • Online courses

    • Membership fees

    However, if your print issue arrives damaged or is lost, we will gladly replace it (while extra copies are available).

    Our intention is always fairness, integrity, and honoring the energy exchange of this work.

    We are a small, mission-driven publishing and education platform, and this policy supports the sustainability and sovereignty of our work. Thank you for understanding.

  • We handle every order with care. Thank you for your patience and for supporting a publishing model that honors resources, the planet, and conscious creation.

FAQ - Our Approach

  • We follow a four-body, whole-system approach to health and healing — addressing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions of the human experience. Each layer communicates with and influences the others. When they are supported together, the body naturally moves toward clarity, balance, and regeneration.

  • The NAKED Framework™ is our whole-body approach to regenerative health and conscious living. It reflects our evolution and commitment to supporting the complete human being — physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

    When Naked Food launched in 2014, our focus began with The NAKED Diet — a New, Authentic, Kind, and Enlightened Diet built around whole-food, plant-based nutrition and purity in ingredients and lifestyle. This foundation remains at the heart of our work.

    As our mission expanded and the world shifted, it became clear that nutrition alone — while essential — is only one part of the human healing experience. Real health is not just about what we eat; it is also shaped by how we think, feel, live, move, connect, and restore our inner environment.

    From this realization, the NAKED Framework™ emerged — a complete, four-body model of healing and embodied living:

    • Nourish — whole-body nutrition and cellular support

    • Awaken — emotional clarity, nervous system safety, and inner presence

    • Know — education, discernment, and truth-based understanding

    • Embody — daily practices, movement, rest, and aligned living

    • Discern — purification, boundaries, sovereignty, and self-trust

    This framework honors the body’s natural intelligence and recognizes health as a unified expression of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions of life.

    The goal is not perfection — it is integration, awareness, and alignment. Through the NAKED Framework™, we guide individuals in returning to their natural state of clarity, vitality, and coherence — allowing the body and mind to remember how to thrive.

  • Four-body health recognizes the human system as four interconnected layers:

    • Physical — nutrition, digestion, metabolism, detoxification

    • Emotional — emotional processing, stress response, emotional safety

    • Mental — thoughts, beliefs, perception, nervous system regulation

    • Spiritual/Energetic — purpose, presence, internal coherence, connection to self

    Supporting all four layers creates a foundation where true healing becomes possible — not through force, but through alignment.

  • Reversive Medicine™ is a comprehensive four-body approach to health that supports the body's innate capacity to repair and regenerate. Instead of forcing or suppressing symptoms, it focuses on removing overload, restoring balance, and creating the conditions where the body can return to its natural state of clarity and vitality.

  • No. This is not an alternative framework — it is a complete and human-centered model of health rooted in biology, neuroscience, nutrition, and natural physiology.

    Modern reductionist models often treat the body as separate parts.
    We view it as it truly functions: a unified, intelligent system.

  • Whole-plant nutrition supports the body’s natural processes — digestion, detoxification, cellular repair, and mental clarity — without burdening the system. It nourishes the body at a cellular level and aligns with our evolutionary design for vitality, longevity, and metabolic balance.

  • Food is one pillar — not the only pillar.
    We support:

    • Nutrition

    • Nervous system health

    • Sleep and circadian rhythm

    • Emotional and mental balance

    • Gentle detoxification

    • Conscious living habits

    • Purpose and inner connection

    This is whole-body health, not “diet advice.”

  • Instead of treating symptoms, trends, or isolated systems, we support the body’s natural intelligence across all four dimensions. When we remove burden, return nourishment, and restore rhythm, the body remembers how to heal.

    Healing is not a mystery — it is a biological and energetic return to balance.

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Naked Food
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Private Coaching & Protocols

Work directly with Margarita to restore balance, support regeneration, and activate your body’s natural intelligence through personalized, four-body guidance and whole-food nutrition.

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Tours and Retreats
— Italy 2026

Experience regeneration in real life and
as a way of being. Join us in Italy for immersive culinary and wellness retreats rooted in nourishment, movement, nature, and intentional living.

→ View Upcoming Experiences

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WFPB Practitioner Certification

Become a leader in regenerative health. Learn the principles of whole-food nutrition, four-body healing, and Reversive Medicine™ — and bring
this work into the world.

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