Raw Food Blog

Definition: A vaccination is the administration of antibody-generating material to produce immunity to a disease.

Vaccines—in some cultures, at least, are ubiquitous. Most children in the USA, you may already know, are injected with 23 different vaccinations before reaching the age of two. Read the rest of this entry »

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Dear Tonya!

I had a colonic last week for the first time ever and went for my second two days ago. I’ve decided to do a series of them (one every week for six weeks) to see how I feel. I had underestimated the power of eliminating toxins, waste, debris, and sludge. Read the rest of this entry »

Winter’s long shadows and gray afternoons bring many of us to ‘kitchen gardening’ to meet some of our raw food nutritional needs. This means, among other things, sprouting. There are many advantages, both in health and in economics, to sprouting your own seeds, grains and legumes. Add a Little Spring to Your Winter. Read the rest of this entry »

There is no way we are getting energy from raw foods alone. Do not underestimate the power of breathing as part of an anti-aging lifestyle. It is enormous. Raw food and oxygen are our primary sources of vital energy. Therefore, attention to these bodily functions is fundamental in cultivating health and longevity. Read the rest of this entry »

Experiences, Impressions and Results Doing Rawsome Flex for 6 weeks Read the rest of this entry »

The principles of food combining are based upon the premise that different foods require different times and stomach conditions for optimal digestion and nutrient absorption. Also, they require different types of enzymes and acid secretions. Mixing too many of the wrong types of foods (even raw foods) together at one meal therefore results in fermentation, putrefaction and gas. Read the rest of this entry »

That we must eat to keep up our strength is a deep-seated belief in our society. When someone is sick, we bring a casserole. If someone dies, the family is overwhelmed with homemade dishes from well-meaning friends. But these are the times when we can benefit the most from limiting food intake. Read the rest of this entry »

We in America are eating ourselves to death, as a society. Change is desperately needed. But the change won’t come, can’t come, overnight. And that’s true not only for our whole society, but for each individual. Read the rest of this entry »

Many people ask me: Which is better—juicing or making smoothies? Read the rest of this entry »

As you become more familiar with the raw food lifestyle, your diet and practices must always change and evolve to meet your needs. In the beginning, because of your past training, your resolve will swing like a pendulum. You will constantly worry about whether or not you are getting enough nutrients. Should I eat more fruits? More greens? More nuts? Read the rest of this entry »