Raw Food Blog

All around me I see signs and advertisements for ‘March Madness’ sales and events. When I look at the beautiful, bountiful and delicious produce coming into season in March, I think of ‘March Gladness’! Spring greets us with cabbage, herbs, chives and scallions, asparagus, leeks, parsley, grapefruits and clementines. Read the rest of this entry »

In hospital during several rounds of hip surgery, I met and saw people with varied injuries. To my surprise some were runners who had injured themselves one way or another. Now they needed artificial hips or knees. Read the rest of this entry »

10/28/09

I have ordered 2 jars of your facial cream, I would like to clarify: Firstly dry brush, secondly mask and finally apply the facial cream. I am now on 50% raw foods, I am very impressed with your book and your website, I made an effort to visit your website every day because it builds up my confidence in the raw food diet and I want to look glowing like you. Thank You so much for your articles and I am very impressed with your mask. -C. Read the rest of this entry »

Knees have needs. And when they don’t get those needs met, they present problems. There are several different types of knee injuries. A few of the most common: rheumatoid arthritis and bursitis, along with ligament, tendon, and meniscus injuries. Read the rest of this entry »

I received this email recently:

Some raw food leaders are “coming out” that they are a little non
vegan here and there or a bit “cooked” during the winter. I have
been trying this too. I am very happy with the couple of needed
pounds I put on and with my new level of energy. I would be
interested to hear if you have treated this ground as well, Tonya.
I will still love you if you have! Read the rest of this entry »

February is the month when the cold, bleak winter gives way to romance, flowers, cheery red hearts and decadent desserts that will, unfortunately, send your blood sugar soaring-along with your dental bills. If you have read my new e-book, The Raw Food Diet and Your Compromised Teeth, you probably know how singularly impressed I am with the results of eating a low sugar diet. The following colorful recipes provide not only superior raw food nutrition, but are delicious to boot. Do yourself a flavor and share them with your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. Read the rest of this entry »

It was a lump. Small—about the size of a soybean. I was a young Russian girl, about thirteen, when my breasts fully developed. And it was then I discovered it, there in my left breast. I never told any doctor. Years passed before I even mentioned it to my mother. We came to America in 1991. I was thirty three and that’s when I had my first mammogram. My female doctor became very concerned about my lump. She kept insisting I repeat the test again and again. Then she suggested an ultrasound. Read the rest of this entry »

Persistent arthritic pain in the hip area brings people to hip replacement surgery. The hip is a “ball and socket” joint. The pelvic bones (the socket) and the end of the femur (the ball) form the hip joint. A smooth layer of protective cartilage covers both bones at the joint allowing a full range of rotation. Loss of this cartilage from wear-and-tear, such as from running, cycling or jumping, can cause arthritis. Inflammation and injury are other common causes. Read the rest of this entry »

This email came from a couple. Both have been 100 percent raw for several years:

Tonya! I’m at my wits end! We went to give blood today and my iron count has dropped to 35. Last time it was 37—one point below where it should be in order to donate. The strange thing is, my husband’s was also 35. His iron count has always been fine.

Our main focus for our green smoothies is kale, spinach, chard and other greens. We also eat raisins and hemp seeds.

They tell me at the blood center that watermelon is a good source. Yet I drink watermelon juice by the quart! I’ve referred back to your Beautiful On Raw book and just can’t figure out what we’re doing wrong! I do get tired in the evening, around 8 or 8:30, so there’s obviously something that’s not right. Any comments? Read the rest of this entry »

If you think it is hard to follow the raw food diet during the winter months, here are some seasonal transitional recipes that will help you do just that. During January, in most places in the US, you can find beets, turnips, parsnips, a variety of oranges, and who could forget those leafy greens? This month’s green leafy treasures are Swiss Chard, kale and collard greens. Enjoy mixing and matching your favorites in the following recipes! Read the rest of this entry »