Company History
Years ago, Dr. S. K. Kim introduced his Saeng Shik products to Korea. Growing up with gout and tuberculosis, he dreamed of living a pain-free and healthy life. No matter what treatments he took, he realized that Western medicine was not working for him and he needed an alternative. To find an answer, he turned to his roots and travelled to a monk village to learn from the monks that healed his ancestors long ago (monks that never seem to get sick!). Turning his energy to learn the ancient secrets of healing from the monks, he observed that the monks didn’t have a secret. What he saw was that the Korean monks maintained their health and vitality through eating a well balanced diet of whole grains, vegetables, fruits and sea plants. The only important difference that he saw was that whenever possible, they ate their food in its natural state: uncooked, and pure. They called this food Saeng Shik, which literally translates to “living food”. Healed of his ailments completely, Dr. Kim now had a new goal; to bring what he had learned and bring this ancient monk principle to the world.
Dr. Kim realized that eating raw, unprocessed foods was not palatable to our modern tastes and inconvenient for our hectic lifestyles. The philosophy was counterculture to how we eat in the modern world. Searching for a solution, Dr. Kim dedicated his time to studying health and medicine; devoting the rest of his life to learning Eastern and Western medicine. He eventually earned a Masters degree in Food Processing Technology as well as a PhD in Biotechnology; studies that led him to develop a new freeze drying method that preserved whole, organic foods to their closest natural state possible. Now, with the right tools in his hands, Dr. Kim developed formulas of complete meals that were healthy, balanced, convenient and great tasting for all people to enjoy. With these new products, he finally introduced Saeng Shik to the Korean market in 1988. Now, 20 years later, Freshfest Whole Foods is proud to bring Dr. Kim’s Saeng Shik philosophy and revolutionary products to the North American market.
Mission Statement
Freshfest Whole Foods was founded for one single purpose: to help people achieve the highest level of health in all aspects of their lives through our philosophy of Saeng Shik. This core belief drives us to teach, create, and provide the consumer with unique and amazing Saeng Shik products made from the highest quality ingredients and materials available. We believe that the health and well being of our consumers and stakeholders depends upon our commitment to quality, integrity, and professionalism.
Testimonials
I began using Saeng Shik about 3 years ago as a food supplement. With a busy lifestyle, I felt that I wasn’t eating enough fruits and vegetables and therefore getting the proper nutrition that a balanced diet would represent. Within a short time period, I began feeling more energetic, alert and was getting a better full nights rest. After having gone through cancer surgery this past year, I believe that my strong and healthy blood has let to a very quick and lasting recovery. Even the doctors and nurses all commented on the quality of my blood, in relation to oxygen levels, red and white cell count and blood pressure. In today’s world with the busy lifestyle that we live, I think that a product like Saeng Shik is very helpful in getting the nutrition and balance that our body needs.
Brian Hutton
Head Golf Professional - Southbrook Golf & Country Club
Being a natural skeptic about most things, I was anxious about the product. Over time, I’ve observed and listened to other people who have tried it and getting different positive results. So, I had nothing to lose. In a couple of months, my skin has improved considerably from a dry flaky condition known as actinic, solar keratosis. The dry flaky appearance has remarkably disappeared leaving only smooth patches. Constipation and elevated cholesterol were also an issue for me, although, both have improved. I will continue with “Saeng Shik” as I am pleased with this obvious feeling of wellness.
R. Bissonette
Binbrook, Ontario
I was always a meat and potato man. Starches, sugars, and other unhealthy additives, and thought I was eating well! Then in my late 30’s I began to feel sluggish and was attributing my body change to getting older. Then in my 50’s my health started to fail to the extreme. I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high sugar readings. I retained a huge abundance of fluid that encircled my lungs causing a difficulty in breathing. I lost all ability to work and was unable to get the energy to even do the everyday routines. Eventually I underwent a quadruple bi-pass, and the cardiologist gave me a very low chance of recovery. During my recovery, my wife introduced me to “Saeng Shik”. My 6 month check-up amazed the doctors. My sugar levels were balanced; medications are now decreased from 12 down to 5, and my rehabilitation work-outs and check-ups continue to be a surprise to all. Not only am I healthy, but I also have saved my money that I used to spend on feeding the cravings from unhealthy eating habits. My body does not crave the junk anymore. I have regained my strength and power. I have come to appreciate life better by making mindful conscious choices on healthy eating. I know i would not be here if I had not cleansed my blood with the detoxifying process that eating “Saeng Shik” did for me.
Fred Dale
Hamilton, Ontario