September 16, 2011

Hello Tonya, I met you quite a while ago – at a talk you were giving for RawBC in Vancouver. I was so moved by your life and actions and am very much understanding your path. I was having health issues as well and turned to raw food – am now a Raw Food Chef and very healthy, happy and vibrant…Thank you for sharing your gifts with us, –M. Read the rest of this entry »

Consider a situation: a seventy-something grandfather—I’ll call him Bob—was diagnosed with advanced cancer. The doctors have recommended surgery and chemotherapy, but there is no guarantee.  The Bob we remember: Energetic, warm, full of life—never sick a day in his life, as far as any of us knew. But now: constant stomach pain, severe bloating. He takes prescribed medications daily. Read the rest of this entry »

Can it be that October is upon us already, with a slight chill in the air and the days suddenly becoming shorter? I was just getting used to the idea that September was here and enjoying the last of the summer bounty. Now, we have a few new seasonal crops to add to our repertoire such as pears, apples, figs, grapes, fennel, cauliflower and a new batch of leafy greens. It’s no coincidence that these cleansing foods are available at just the right time to coincide with your fall detox efforts so you can enjoy these recipes for their taste as well as their contribution to cleansing. Read the rest of this entry »

I fret when I see a TV commercial touting some cleansing product in a Here—pop this pill kind of tone that reminds one of diet pills and miracle foods, perpetuating the notions that, first, you must buy something in order to get digestive health, and, second, achieving that health can be easy and instant.

You can’t lose weight. You can’t gain weight. You have acne. Liver spots. You’ve aged prematurely. You don’t sleep well. Naturopathic Medicine traces all these issues back to the condition of your digestive system. Most health-oriented people know they need to cleanse. And digestive cleansing is all the rage nowadays. Read the rest of this entry »

September is a haven for raw food lovers. Fresh, ripe and raw produce bursting with flavor, color and nutrition is to be found practically everywhere.

Avocado Boats

If you are transitioning to the raw food diet, avocado is likely a staple in your diet. You can prepare this simple, yet delicious and beautiful dish for any crowd, composed of raw foodists or otherwise.

Ingredients:
4 avocados
2 yellow bell peppers
1 orange/red bell pepper
3-4 medium tomatoes
3 green onions
1 bunch of fresh dill
3 tablespoons sunflower oil, optional
Sea salt to taste, optional

Cut the avocado in half, lengthwise (see picture). With a spoon, scoop out the avocado pulp. Do not discard the resulting 2 “boats” from each avocado. Chop the avocado pulp, bell peppers and tomatoes. Finely dice the green onions and dill. Stir everything together with the oil and add sea salt if needed. Using a spoon fill each “boat” and place on a serving plate. Enjoy!

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08/28/11

Hi Tonya, I recently contacted you for some information via email and bought Quantum Eating and some cosmetics from you. I am totally in admiration of what you do and actually began to follow your Quantum Eating and face exercises!!!! Feeling great and becoming more beautiful every day. Because of this I could inspire some friends who also became very interested in the truth you are teaching. I actually learned about you from Jinjie and Storm who are my other inspiration. Many blessings, –N. Read the rest of this entry »

Got coarse-textured hair that grows fast? Good for you! My own hair is fine (meaning each individual hair strand has a small diameter) and growing it has always been a challenge. Now, this would be just great if I were sporting a cute little pixie cut—it would be simple and practical.

But no—not me. I’ve always wanted long hair. Always preferred it. This was challenging enough in my youth. But after 40, it just hasn’t grown as readily. And once my hair reaches a certain length, it seems just to stop growing altogether. If your age is forties or better, you know exactly what I mean. For some of us, growing hair can be as challenging as growing palm trees in the arctic. Read the rest of this entry »

I got an interesting e-mail a while back: I thought you might find this interesting, Tonya. In the Ladies Home Journal (Christie Brinkley on the cover, July 2009, page 141), a study is quoted…’in fact, there’s evidence your body is less efficient at filtering out toxins when your water intake is higher.’ That, Tonya, is what you say in your books!!! Read the rest of this entry »

August is ripe with delicious fresh produce to help you beat the heat. Fruit is abundant this month with stone fruits such as peaches, apricots and nectarines as well as raspberries, and of course, watermelon. You will also find fresh basil and a rainbow medley of bell peppers begging to be used in your raw creations.

Recipe of the Month

Easy Nori Rolls
This recipe is adapted from my Beautiful on Raw: unCooked Creations. This easy version of the “sushi” rolls can be made very quickly and doesn’t even require a food processor.

Ingredients:
1 medium bell pepper, cut into long thin strips
6 raw nori sheets (sun-dried)
2 large carrots, cut into long thin strips
2 cucumbers, cut into long thin strips (English cucumbers work well for this recipe)
2 avocados, cut into long strips
6 green onions
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07/28/11

Hi Tonya, Just a quick note to say that I’ve been using the face exercises, exactly as you said to, and today is the 4th day, and I’m 46 1/2 years old. I cannot believe it, but frown lines that I had developed between my eyebrows in the last year and half are literally GONE!

Also, my nose is lifted and my eyes are open more. In only FOUR DAYS! Also, what you say about not eating the evening meal is so right on. I’m a holistic healthcare professional and medical intuitive and tell my clients all the time if they would just eat little or nothing for dinner, and get to sleep by 10pm, that would eliminate most health problems. Read the rest of this entry »