"Hi, my name is Kay.

I called Katya to order some Goji Berries and during our conversation Katya said she was starting a Rawjuvenate For Life Program in January 2006. I said 'put me down'. I thought it would be great for my work, as I do a lot of cooking, mainly vegetarian and would love to learn more.

Well as Gomer Pyle says "Surprise, surprise, surprise!!" The 4 week Program gave me so much more, it opened my eyes to a NEW ME, which I love. My skin has improved, my waist is 2 inches smaller and I have lost 5 kilos. I didn't even have to try as it came naturally. I am fitter, think more clearly,lighter, and so more happier. All of this - WOW I now can't wait till the weekends off so I can make all the new recipes I learnt. The Rawjuvenate For Life Program will always be a part of me for Life, it makes so much common sense.

"I attended Katya’s Rawjuvenate For Life Program to improve my physical health, and I found the program brought together so much knowledge, skills and technique that was very much unexpected.

I increased my knowledge on digestion, the body’s needs for food, and what provides the correct balance of nutrients for optimal health.

This was a great opportunity to try many of Katya’s recipes, and participate in cooking (uncooked) demonstrations on some of the recipe’s provided in the program. Of course we had to eat the food as well.

The program has provided a great step by step system to transition from cooked food to raw food. This has opened doors to new ideas and creativity that I did not recognize previously, plus my mental clarity has had a dramatic improvement. I have occasionally drifted back to my old eating habits and each time I do there is an immediate decline in my mental clarity and my physical health suffers. I am resolved to living life to the fullest, having a clear mental focus and the great physical health we deserve.

I have been a non drinker, vegetarian for more than 10 years, and since transitioning to a raw food lifestyle I have lost unwanted body fat (while exercising less), and simultaneously increased my muscle mass very dramatically.

Glenn"

"The Course really exceeded my expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it – your inspirational teaching; hands on demonstrations and delicious raw food tasting were a rewarding experience.

Denise"

"I received my Juicer within 2 days and would like to thank you very much for the prompt and efficient ordering of the Juicer, the vegetable cutter (pasta maker) and the Dehydrator.

I thought the content of the Rawjuvenate For Life Program was excellent. It was delivered in a very professional manner, extra information and handouts were topical, and the follow on from each session was obviously given a great deal of consideration.

Assignments for each week did not rush from one way of eating to another, you advised ways to incorporate the new regime into a way of life, provided recipes, cooking demonstrations, displayed required cooking utensils and even gave us a list of things we should keep in the pantry.

Also having health enhancing items for sale was a bonus. Seeing and hearing of the changes that Nev experienced was an inspiration.

As you may have noted I am a prolific note taker and in the 4 weeks of the program I accumulated about 20 pages of notes and, along with your handouts, have been given a wealth of information to consider.

With regard to myself, I know it takes 21 days to form a habit, so I am juicing heaps of different vegetables every morning. Vegetables include celery, carrot, apple, beetroot, cucumber, spinich and some herbs and fresh ginger. My fruit smoothies contain coconut water and flesh, soaked nuts and banana, mango, pawpaw or berries etc. Rawlicious!!

I have made several recipes from both the recipe handouts and your book. I love the Alfredo and Tomato sauce for "pasta". I found it easier to spend a few hours on a Sunday, after I have been to the organic market, making things and freezing if possible. The organic tomatoes dried in the dehydrator are delicious.

Due to a time factor I have been taking the juice to work for my breakfast and sipping on it until about 10 or 11am. Then I will have some fruit and later in the afternoon a large raw vegetable salad with lots of different vegetables.

At the moment due to my long work days, when I return home at night I am looking for something more substantial than a cold salad or piece of fruit. I usually have some lightly steamed vegetables such as corn, greens, sweet potato, mushrooms and tomatoes etc. This is an essential course of action for me to sustain this new way of eating long term. As time goes by I may be able to convert to a 100% raw diet. Changing the mindset and knowing that I could be satisfied with just a mango for dinner is a gradual thing.

I am feeling a lot better, aches and pains are gradually disappearing and I am sure I will soon have enough energy to factor more exercise into my day.

Looking forward to seeing you (and Nev) again for some more raw inspiration and attending the buffet dinners.

Regards

Jan Hunt "

"Katya, Thanks for the great Program on raw foods. The 4 weeks went far too quick!

You are an inspiring role model, offering extensive knowledge on raw nutrition and the effects of our mainstream SAD diet. I gained a lot from attending, and will continue to "Go Raw". I would love info. on the upcoming Gatherings and 'Elegantly Raw' Dinner Parties.

Thanks again Katya,

I had heaps of fun and enjoyed your vibrancy and authenticity.

Warm wishes,
Janine Brauman"