Reviews of Tonya Zavasta's lectures and products

03/24/08
Dear Tonya,

Thank you for sharing your life with the World! God has truly blessed us through you and all you bring to our lives. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of your books and, to say I've been challenged, is definitely an understatement! But what a wonderful challenge - - LIFE itself!

I look forward to one day meeting you in person. Until then, I will vicariously enjoy learning and growing from a distance.

Blessings upon you as you reach into so many lives, -T.

03/15/08
I am greatly enjoying your newest book Quantum eating! Great info here! I am inspired to take y health to the next overdue phase! Withought even realizing it, I have been training my body not to eat till noon, then I become too hungry late at night. I am going to do some experimenting with jucing until noon, eating a solid meal by 4, then resting till the next day. This sounds great and very doing! -M.

03/14/08
Hi Tonya,
You are so inspirational. I can not get enough of your products. I bought the rolling bed of pins yesterday and today I just purchased the Violet Ray professional. I plan on using it on myself, my husband and my friends as well. I already have your cream and mask and I totally love them!!! And I am reading Quantum Eating, a book that is leaving such a deep impact on me already and I have read only 30 pages. Thank you for the amazing products you have created. I can feel the love you developed them with. - S.T.

03/14/08
Tonya Hi,
First of all I want to tell you that I love you, and I love everything you do to help people...... thank you.... you were my inspiration. After reading your first book Your Right to Be Beautiful about 2.5 years ago, it was like a click in me... Before that I read Paul Bragg, Norman Walker, Arnold Ehret, Shelton, Carrington, T.C. Fry, and before that even more so called "health" books... I was juicing, eating a lot of greens and fruits... but none of them inspired me to go raw..... even though I read them again from time to time...... Lena

03/13/08
To give you some consumer feedback from the other side of the world - your book was full of really fascinating information - I have already made changes to my daily meal schedule, but still have green & fruit smoothies in the evening as I work until 8pm (I was having them for lunch and a big salad most evenings, so I've just done a swap). It was wonderful to learn that not wanting 3 meals a day for most of my life is actually a good thing, as I've heard so many times that I shouldn't skip breakfast - but I don't get hungry until lunchtime! It will take time to get over that and make my first meal earlier, especially as I work until lunchtime most days.
The most frustrating aspect is the vast number of people who resist any change in their diet and do not want to believe that everything they learned from parents about eating when they were a child is not actually correct and think that I am just susceptible to propaganda. I still eat occasional cooked food though and usually a bit of fish with my salads, but I look at least 10 years younger than my age (55) and have the figure of a young woman (after having 5 children) so the proof is right in front of them.

03/12/08
Wow! I just learned of your website. When I can, I want to buy your book 100 Days . . . I have fibromyalgia and I am sure this diet will be of great benefit to me. I haven't gone totally raw before because I thought all it consisted of was salads. It's exciting to see that you do have interesting recipes. I was raised vegetarian and have been vegan for 15 years, so that's not a problem.

The person who told me about your website, also told me that you have read some of the writings on health by Ellen White. I am a Seventh-day Adventist and thought I'd send along something that I just recently read. You may have already read it, but it was new to me and very fascinating in light of all the truth you have to share as well.

"Let them preserve the health and increase the strength by avoiding large amounts of cooking which has filled the world with chronic invalids. We are coming to the time when recipès for cooking will not be needed, for God's people will learn that the food God gave to Adam in the sinless state is the best for keeping the body in a sinless state." (MS vol. 21, p. 286, Jan. 22, 1901.)

Thank you so much for a great website! I look forward to buying your books as soon as possible. L. L.

03/02/08
Dear Tonya,

I was at Life Grocery tonight for your lecture. ...I've heard other raw foodist speakers there over the past few years and I wanted to say that you were delightful and very informative. I'm very glad that I happened to see your flyer while I was there last week and again today. In fact, I cancelled a dinner date with my good friend so that I could come and hear you.

Although I have been about 90% raw for as long as six months at a time, going raw has been a real challenge for me. On top of middle age issues (I'm extremely jealous that you've never had a hot flash - I started getting mine at age 42. Incidentally, wheatgrass juice completely eliminates my hot flashes - it also makes all of my skin as soft as a baby's bottom.), I have several health issues (food allergies, depression, candida) that I'm convinced would be addressed, if not completely cured, by going 100% raw. But it's difficult. I love bread and butter. And hamburgers. Maybe a support group would be helpful <grin>. You spoke tonight about psychological issues. You are very right about that. If I can manage to stay raw for more than a week, I have absolutely no cravings. I suppose this has to do with being completely nourished. In any case, I wanted to thank and congratulate you for your talk. I enjoyed it very much. B

03/10/08

Dear Tonya: I watched your youtube video tonight and showed it to my mother. We both agree that you are lovely and have flawless skin. In fact, I met you at Mt. Shasta with my niece and told my mother that I knew that your skin was flawless because I had seen you close up and in the sunlight. I find your appearance inspiring. And I have all of your books and have read them and do some of your beauty practices. L.V.

03/03/08
Tonya and Nick,
It was absolutly wonderful to meet the both of you yesterday evening. I wish my husband had been there to hear all the wonderful things Tonya had to say. He is traveling at the moment and when he gets back home I will put the DVD on for him to view.

I bought the big bag with all the Treasures. I can't wait to read the books and try the cream, mask and the skin rejuvenator.

Had I know this was Tonya's last seminar I would have called several people. Before the flyers at Life I had not heard of you and now I feel where have you been hiding or I guess the question is what have I been missing. Please keep me informed of your seminars and lectures. Again, I truly enjoyed the information. D.

02/25/08

Hi Tonya!
Your lecture was great this Saturday in Pensacola, FL ! 2 hours flew by so fast! ..I bought your "Your Right to be Beautiful" & "Beautiful on Raw" & am excited about eating more raw & being an example of how raw can be the way to health & beauty! I attended your lecture last year & have improved my diet by eating more raw, but I think now I'm ready to do much more. ... You are quite motivating & glad you have made Pensacola one of your tour stops. Thanks so much & look forward to seeing you here again! -C. D.

02/23/08

Hi Tonya,

I would like to thank you for your book Quantum Eating. It is making my life easier and wonderful!! I just did a 24 hour dry fast and it cured my ear inflammation. Just amazing!!! It was the first time that I heard about dry fasting. I'm doing everything that you said: green juices in the morning, huge salad with seaweed for lunch, and green smoothie at the end. At 2 pm I do not eat anything else, and I am getting off of too much water too. It's been good and I feel very healthy.

I also use your face cream with the brush in the morning and brush my body before taking a bath. The skin rejuvenator is doing wonders for my face and hair. I have new hair growing now !! Thank you so much for all the wonderful information in all of your books. I have your DVD too and I watch it many times. -L. B.

02/23/08

Hi Tonya,

Thank you for your wonderful presentation on Thursday evening, Feb. 21, in Tallahassee, Florida. Last year I also attended your presentation here, (in nearby Havana) and really enjoyed your intelligent, well-researched and entertaining style. I teach Yoga, Living Foods and am a Raw Foods chef. I could with full confidence tell clients and students about your workshop, knowing they would have fun, and that they would gain new information and inspiration to embark or continue on their road to health. Many of them braved the heavy rain on Thursday to see you!

I am 57. Have been about 80% raw for over 10 years, but have been 100% raw for 2 years, and that has made so much difference. I can tell my body is going deeper and deeper to cleanse and rebuild, and it is so exciting to see this.
Last year when you came, I bought "Beautiful on Raw", and the luscious face cream! This year I got the face cream again-it is really sumptuous, and my skin drinks it up!

Although I receive your newsletter, I waited to get "Quantum Eating" as I knew you were coming here, and I also purchased "Your Right to be Beautiful" on Thursday. I would be most grateful if you would send me the download information for your ebook, 100 days to raw.

Your husband Nick looks so healthy and vital this year, and you look beautiful as ever.

Thank you for writing well-researched books that are inspiring and educational, and thank you for forcefully challenging the current view of ageing as a depressing descent into ugliness, degenerative illness, and decline. Your optimistic perspective invites us to see our ageing as a continuing adventure in health, growth and reaching our full potential, along with legitimizing our desire to be beautiful to ourselves and others! All the best, N.

02/14/08

Thank you for changing my life nutrition, health and increasing my knowledge about eating and body function. I had been looking for something to give me optimum health to carry me through my later years. I came across your web site by typing the word “beautiful” into 'google' and you came up. I was looking for an easy way to stay beautiful and healthy as I head into my older years and you have answered all my questions.

I am now 53 years young and loving life with loads of energy and a positive mindset. I have your inspiring, amazing Quantum Eating book and have relished each chapter. I love the way you sensibly research and discover new concepts.

I have been a tad backward in my approach to raw foods but have been mostly raw since November 07. I read Victoria Butenko's book also and agree with you both about the green smoothie and eating less and early. I effectively lost 11 kg and am at a wonderful size 8.

Hi Tonya, I enjoyed your lecture...it's refreshing to listen to someone so dynamic and passionate. A. H.

Your crème is really wonderful. I realised that since some weeks I did not have to put the camouflage crème on my face to cover up the rough spots on my face. As there were hardly rough spots any more. Thank you for sharing your passion. Love, S Also after receiving your newsletter yesterday I tried the coconut water on my face and in my long hair after doing the rolling bed for 10mins. My scalp felt so clean and my hair felt like silk. Looking forward to doing it again when I get time in a couple of days. L and S

Hi, I attended your meeting in Brandon Fl. on Feb. 28th. I want to compliment you and your teaching. I have been a vegan since 1984 and started the 80/20 raw foods diet in 1994. I was so impressed with you having been on a vegan 100% raw foods lifestyle and of course how healthy you are and look. We teach so similar. Usually I attend meetings only to be disappointed with the speaker, but you are great. Your tenacity and diligence is an inspiration for me to move on and upgrade my lifestyle once again! I really enjoyed meeting you, hopeful I'll make it to another one of your meetings. Thank you, J.P.

Hi Tonya;I just finished reading Your Right To Be Beautiful and, it is a great book. The book was easy to read and very, very informative. It encourages me to stay in the rawsome way of life. Thank you for having had the courage and motivation to write such an awesome book!!!!!! I have already started reading Beautiful on Raw and, I love it! Sincerely, P.G.

Tonya, I have read many books on raw food over the years. I own about 10 raw food books and have tried many of the uncooked recipes, but your book totally captivated my interest. I am a detailed person and am always looking for the biological explanations as to "why" we eat what do. Your book has been the most detailed about the beauty aspect which at this stage of my life is a very pivotal thing. Since I've been doing the 'raw diet', I am continually told I look much younger than my age and/or I look great for my age. I hopefully would like to continue that as I approach the second half of my life.

Your books has been confirmation that I am heading in the right direction. Thank you for not being afraid to give detailed step by step instructions in how to become more beautiful, something few women will reveal. M. G.

Your facial cream feels so good on my skin. Almost all facial creams bother me around the eyes, but not yours. I can happily slather it all over my eyelids, and it still feels good. Thanks for a great product!! J.R.

I am faithfully using the amazing skin rejuvenator and loving it. Your face crèmes are the best - actually both Jim and I are using it, as well we each
have our own facial brush we ordered from you! I brush my body with a
different brush. And if that isn't good enough, I use the paragon hand held
rake and spoon. Together with my exercises, it keeps me busy but totally
worth it. You are brilliant! I love the feel of the castor oil on my lips
after brushing them. I have a good routine going. Thanks. –H.F.

Hi Tonya, I enjoyed your lecture...it's refreshing to listen to someone so dynamic and passionate. A. H.

I attended your meeting in Brandon Fl. on Feb. 28th. I want to compliment you and your teaching. I have been a vegan since 1984 and started the 80/20 raw foods diet in 1994. I was so impressed with you having been on a vegan 100% raw foods lifestyle and of course how healthy you are and look. We teach so similar. Usually I attend meetings only to be disappointed with the speaker, but you are great. Your tenacity and diligence is an inspiration for me to move on and upgrade my lifestyle once again! I really enjoyed meeting you, hopeful I'll make it to another one of your meetings. Thank you, J.P.

Your books has been confirmation that I am heading in the right direction. Thank you for not being afraid to give detailed step by step instructions in how to become more beautiful, something few women will reveal. M. G.

"Thanks so much for speaking at the Ladies Retreat. You are a wonderful speaker and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you. I could have listened to you for hours. Thanks for making me appreciate what I have, not to take things for granted." - Sheila Pettie

"Thank you so much for your presentation last evening at Lorene's home. You are such a beautiful person and we really got a lot out of your seminar. Can't wait to delve into your books. I'm at work right now, but just wanted to take a second to thank you for your knowledge and determination and perseverance. You have overcome more than the average person I believe and the knowledge you have acquired is priceless. Thanks for sharing it." -Glory Walker

"Just a little note to say thank you for the great class at Whole Foods. You are very inspiring and so knowledgeable. Some of the raw food info out there is a little hard to get but you really know the facts. You are more beautiful in person then your pictures. What a great figure too. Your hair is lovely. I know I'm a hairstylist for 25 years and have seen a lot of hair. I tried to eat seaweed but had a hard time with the smell. Is there a way around the smell? Some of the green powders contain seaweeds. Please write back if you have the time and I hope to have the privilege of seeing you again some day. Your friend in the Rawsome life." -Patty Moreno

"Hello Tonya, I bought both books last night at your presentation and began reading as soon as I got home! I so appreciate your approach to this way of self care. It is not based on emotion, though emotion is involved. It is not based on groundless philosophy or psychotic notions, but on the truth of body function and consumption. You have equipped me with in depth knowledge and realistic insight, something I've been searching for in this Raw Food movement. Finally I believe I have what is needed to be successful. Thank you so much for sharing all your hard work with me. I'll let you know how it goes. With Much Respect and Gratitude," - Fiona Blasius

"I attended your seminar in San Diego on December 3. Just 10 minutes ago, I finished reading "Your Right To Be Beautiful." I loved the book and think it was one of the most informative books I've ever read. I loved all the quotes you added, the recipes, and the resources too. Attending your seminar was a day well spent and I am thrilled to begin my own rawsome lifestyle. Thank you for your inspirational seminar!"- Phyllis

"I hope you enjoyed your California tour. I loved your books and lecture. I have been reading your books and love them. Of all the "raw gurus" you seem to help me the most. I spoke to you in Huntington Beach about the consultation. I am still interested in speaking with you for a half of hour on Dec. 30 when you will be back. I would like you to help me make a plan to be more beautiful. Thank you very much"- Leona Christensen

Hi Tonya! Thank you SO much for coming to Chicago and speaking at Cousin's. You were delightful, informative, and inspiring! I love the humor with which you present your information - my meat and potatoes boyfriend did not at all feel alienated from the subject matter, and appreciated where your husband was at in his health journey. He is now interested in adding some more raw to his diet. I will take so much away from this event, and know many others will as well. oh, and you are even more beautiful in person!"- Shannon Morris

"Hi Tonya, I really enjoyed your talk tonight. It was different from a lot of raw food talks I've been to, and it was very informative, and I am amazed about your research. I learned a lot and was very glad I was there. I am going to start that facial brushing tonight. Thanks." --Carol Rodgers

"It was great this week to have Tonya as a guest on Raw Dish! talk show, but seeing her in action during a lecture was amazing. She's got that gift of being able to speak very confidently and yet very disarmingly. Also, she knows her information inside and out". -Stephen Parker, www.rawdish.com Raw Food Blog, Raw Food News and Raw Food Living

"I was at your lecture on Kimberton Whole Foods in Kimberton, Pa. on Sunday. I really enjoyed your lecture. I like the way you put it regarding health and beauty. I can tell you are very educated and you have done a lot of your own research. Your words, your beauty, and your youthfulness have inspired me to get back on all raw and stay with it. I am going to start a support group that will meet at Kimberton Whole Foods at least once or twice a month. I am excited! Thank you for doing what you do - traveling the country educating people on the raw food diet. You are helping to make a better world!!" -Lisa Straub

"Dear Tonya: I just returned from your wonderful lecture at the Nubian Village in Richmond. I loved hearing your stories, but most of all I appreciated your achievements in health. You are very beautiful and a good example for all of us. Thank you for serving the delicious chard and mango pudding. I will definitely try to make that at home. Thanks so much for your work!"- Marcia Perkins

"Thanks so much for the talk and the inspiration! Even my boyfriend has been 100% raw since the talk, eating mostly green "puddings"!" -Love, Nicoletta

"Hi Tonya, I saw you at “One World Cafe” in Baltimore, MD with my friend, Leroy Bell, MD. I wanted to introduce him to you after the talk but we were out of time. Throughout your talk I kept asking him if the various facts you were presenting from a medical perspective were true or untrue and on every count he said you were correct. I thought you would like to hear that another Medical Doctor agreed with your research and results. LeRoy is on a 21 day raw challenge now which ends Thursday. Your information was very helpful to both of us. Thanks again…." Another Raw Beauty Joyce "JJ" Fontenot, CPMSM, CPCS

"Dear Tonya, I just wanted to say what a pleasure it was meeting you and Nick on Sunday at Pure Food and Wine. You made all of us laugh so much and the two hours went by so quickly!"-Alicia Matz

"I was greatly inspired by your talk and am enjoying your books. I want to disprove the French woman's credo that at a certain age you have to either sacrifice your face or your body. Your appearance certainly belies this statement. Thank you for your pioneering work in this area." --Susan

"Your seminar last Thursday (Palm Desert, CA) was very good! I thought you looked so healthy, fit, and beautiful, and you were most articulate. I've been reading your book almost non-stop on Sunday and really, really enjoyed your writing style and already learned a lot. I also liked your mentioning other well-known women and that you gave other health gurus good publicity. The quotes throughout your book I also loved."-Mieke Hays

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