Raw Food Blog

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 »

09/29/09

Dear Tonya,

My name is Katia and I live in Australia. I have ordered three of your books (Quantum Eating, Beautiful on Raw, and Uncooked Creations). I love the way you write. It is so creative and original. A really pleasant read. I bought your books from an Australian website called www.raw-pleasure.com.au -Katia Read the rest of this entry »

The body must have iron in order to make hemoglobin, a substance found in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues. Anemia arises from an iron deficiency. Among the very important functions that rely on adequate iron levels are certain brain activities, breathing, and even cellular respiration which is the process by which cells harvest energy from food. Read the rest of this entry »

The time has come for those ambitious New Year’s Resolutions to make their appearance once again. It’s always the same thing. Lose that extra weight. Eat better. Join your local gym. Quit smoking, cut out coffee, stop eating at night. There’s something about a brand new year that inspires us to turn over a new leaf, create a brand new life. A great way to start a new year is to make a life changing commitment: “I will listen not to what I want to hear, but to what I need to know.” Read the rest of this entry »

Most people bathe regularly. Most brush their teeth. But few realize the importance of cleaning brushes and combs. Show me the most fastidious, well groomed person you know, and I can assure you his brushes and combs are covered with things only a microbiologist could imagine. Read the rest of this entry »

Testimonial of the Month
By Marion

Dear Rawsome Beauties and struggling caterpillars. When I began to detox my body via raw foods, hot yoga and dry skin brushing, not only my looks and energy levels improved, but there was something else happening. Read the rest of this entry »

Fibromyalgia stands squarely among the top five most discouraging chronic illnesses. For many, the diagnosis is late in coming. For some, it takes years to pin down what’s wrong. When you have fibromyalgia, many doctors will pass it off as depression after the first couple of visits, thanks to similarities in the symptoms. Read the rest of this entry »