What do you think of Tonya Zavasta's books?

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Permalink Reply by Allis☀n on January 27, 2009 at 8:37pm

There are so many books about eating raw! When I first went raw I found ways to get books without spending money- that way I could decide which approaches fit my personal health needs, food preferences and lifestyle before I spent money on them. Here's where I went:

1) The library
2) The local raw food cafe (ours sells books and lets you page through them while you eat there).
3) Raw meetups ( members of those groups might own books that you can borrow).

The thing about eating raw is that there is no "raw food diet." All we do is eat food in their whole, uncooked state. Eventually we each find a method that works best for our unique set of preferences and needs. Reading a wide variety of books gave me a broader foundation of information to work from - hence my desire to borrow, rather than purchase books at first.

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Permalink Reply by Kim Caldwell on January 27, 2009 at 8:39pm

Yes Allison I agree I am all about the library.

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Permalink Reply by Kim Caldwell on January 27, 2009 at 9:11pm

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Green for life also Natasha.

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Permalink Reply by Kim Caldwell on January 27, 2009 at 9:31pm

Yes they are YUM,
HI NATASHA NAMASTE

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Permalink Reply by Wendi Dee on January 27, 2009 at 9:39pm

For me, I think the more raw info I read, the better. I enjoyed 80-10-10 for many reasons, but also enjoyed Rainbow Green equally for different reasons. Tonya Zavasta's books are balanced with her own story and scientific exploration for reasons why the raw diet works.

In the end, I think it's important to learn all we can and then follow what our instincts tell us is best for our bodies.

I'm sure you'll gain inspiration from both authors you've mentioned, as well as from many others.

Lots of love to you,

Wendi Dee
XOXOXO

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Permalink Reply by Lesley Anne on January 27, 2009 at 9:43pm

I just got her book your right to be beautiful and its great! So far really interesting but I'm only part way through. I'll keep you updated. She has a great story.

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Permalink Reply by Rawzilla on January 27, 2009 at 9:50pm

I like Natalia Rose's The Raw Food Detox Diet, and Brigitte Mars' Rawsome. Natalia is fun and funny--and really emphasizes the sweetness and joy of life. She inspired me to go raw. Brigitte Mars is knowledgeable in nutrition, and she discusses the healing properties of the individual plant foods. I really enjoy the medicinal aspect of Rawsome. I get a great vibe from both of these women.

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Permalink Reply by JessBhappy on January 28, 2009 at 7:21am

Hello Paulina & everyone,

I like Tonya Zavasta's books, I have Quantum Eating & her DVD's and
like them a lot. She has some good points and tips I don't agree with
everything she is saying, I like how she eats less and know how she
feels with a lighter tummy and what a nice feeling that is. She has a lot of
good points & information. I think it is a good read.

I believe the best diet is sticking with a 100% raw vegan lifestyle and
eating very simply & getting a big variety of fruits & veggies and some
nuts and seeds. The more books we read and learn from the better.

My lifestyle is a lot of 80-10-10 with a big mix of things from all the
leading people in the movement. Been doing this for a long time now
and fine-tuning my lifestyle and it just keeps getting better and better,
the longer I go and more I know & feel.

I have studied, researched & met with almost all the leading raw fooders
doing the lifestyle. The main thing is to keep going and keep getting simpler
with the food & knowing what is really raw and what is not and your body will
adjust and you will find a nice balance & it will be so amazing when you
get to that point.

So, just enjoy the ride & keep learning, growing & keep it up!

Best wishes to everyone & let's support each-other & make this a better world!

To your health and happiness & freedom,

Sincerely,

Jesse

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Permalink Reply by Blueberry on January 28, 2009 at 1:26pm

I like Tonya's Quantum Eating book a lot. Although her other books don't appeal to me The other books I like are those by David Jubb.

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Permalink Reply by Syd Shell on September 25, 2009 at 11:38am

I like Quantum Eating. I think what she says about raw, unadultarated food makes so much sense. I have hundreds of dollars in powders that I'm not willing to throw away, though. But I'd rather buy 20 dollars in fruits than 2 bottles of agave, make green smoothies instead of using green powders...The liver can't really translate powders, sweeteners, and dehydrated stuff. Once in a while is okay though. But she's right, you can never turn a prune back into a plum!

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