"The Goddess of Raw Foods" best known as the creator of Taste of the Goddess Cafe one of LA's pioneering organic raw foods cafes shares with her fans over 75 tailor-made recipes from her restaurant and catering company. With recipes such as her live chocolate mousse, living lasagna, and her hemp burgers, she delivers straight, honest, and valuable nutritional information to not only entice her readers but to also educate them on why eating more raw foods can only enhance their lives. With her excerpt on raw foods and sex, the most "die-hard" carnivore will want to dive into this ever-growing popular diet and lifestyle. Kai uses her background as a visual artist and writer to tell stories about food while infusing her passion and abundant desire to help those who want to achieve better health to walk that path.
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Nwenna Kai is the author of The Goddess of Raw Foods available for purchase at www.amazon.com and the FREE e-book Nwenna Kai's Holiday Recipes. You can get the e-book by signing up for her e-newsletter at her website www.the-guide-to-raw-foods.com. She is the previous owner of Taste of the Goddess Cafe, one of LA's pioneering organic raw food cafes. She is the 2007 winner of the Elizabeth Dole Young Entrepreneurial Scholarship sponsored by Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) for her work as a health and wellness entrepreneur. Visit her website at www.nwennakai.com and her blog at www.theguidetorawfoods.com/blogspot.com.
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I need to preface my review by saying that for those of you who really love this book, please don't get upset with my review. I acknowledge all your reasons for loving THE GODDESS OF RAW FOODS. I just think maybe others will appreciate some counterpoint.
I eagerly purchased this raw food recipe book based on all of the beautiful 5 stars reviews here. Hungry for new living food recipes, some variety and a new spin on the raw vegan lifestyle, I really wanted a new recipe book to love and hoped this would be the one. Sadly, it was not and I decided to return it. That's not to say that this beautiful book, authored by the equally beautiful and accomplished Nwenna Kai, is not a fine book. It is. It is just not for me. Why and why the 3 stars only?
Well, my main criticism concerns the actual content of the book. It is deceptive, by which I mean to say that the huge print takes up too much space in such a short book. It actually put me in mind of a children's book, making it difficult at first for me to connect with Nwenna's message. There are only 130 pages of volume but when you consider that much of that space is dedicated to Nwenna's story, her food philosphy and some useless lists (like the sexiest fruits, etc), all in super large print...well, you just don't get much bang for the buck. The recipes are indeed impressive ~ fresh, creative and appealing and the photos are gorgeous. I just wished for more. I could appreciate the large print if the book in fact offered more content.
I love that Nwenna dedicated the book to the Mahatma Gandhi. I hope other readers will also notice her touching dedication to his memory.
The book itself is well organized and offers both a good Table of Contents and Index which I always appreciate in any recipe book. Nwenna's writing style is charming and her recipes are written clearly ~ they should be no challenge for the beginner raw foodie but still fun for the experienced.
I for the most part am a well-seasoned, lowfat raw vegan and the first thing I evaluate a raw foods books by is the fat content of its recipes. After reviewing Nwenna's recipes, I find they are a little rich for my diet but they are still original and interesting. This book could be a good starting point for the beginning raw foodist, making the raw vegan diet more enticing, but the amount of nuts, seeds, avocado, coconut and oil called for in many of these recipes is not necessarily healthy and can be quite challenging on the digestion. It is the digestion difficulties that often cause the failures in the raw food diet. I personally cannot eat this way every day but rather only on special occasions and then in moderation.
I'm sure THE GODDESS OF RAW FOODS will be a fun and "sexy" book for many raw food enthusiasts. It's a very nice book but it's just not for me.
I eagerly purchased this raw food recipe book based on all of the beautiful 5 stars reviews here. Hungry for new living food recipes, some variety and a new spin on the raw vegan lifestyle, I really wanted a new recipe book to love and hoped this would be the one. Sadly, it was not and I decided to return it. That's not to say that this beautiful book, authored by the equally beautiful and accomplished Nwenna Kai, is not a fine book. It is. It is just not for me. Why and why the 3 stars only?
Well, my main criticism concerns the actual content of the book. It is deceptive, by which I mean to say that the huge print takes up too much space in such a short book. It actually put me in mind of a children's book, making it difficult at first for me to connect with Nwenna's message. There are only 130 pages of volume but when you consider that much of that space is dedicated to Nwenna's story, her food philosphy and some useless lists (like the sexiest fruits, etc), all in super large print...well, you just don't get much bang for the buck. The recipes are indeed impressive ~ fresh, creative and appealing and the photos are gorgeous. I just wished for more. I could appreciate the large print if the book in fact offered more content.
I love that Nwenna dedicated the book to the Mahatma Gandhi. I hope other readers will also notice her touching dedication to his memory.
The book itself is well organized and offers both a good Table of Contents and Index which I always appreciate in any recipe book. Nwenna's writing style is charming and her recipes are written clearly ~ they should be no challenge for the beginner raw foodie but still fun for the experienced.
I for the most part am a well-seasoned, lowfat raw vegan and the first thing I evaluate a raw foods books by is the fat content of its recipes. After reviewing Nwenna's recipes, I find they are a little rich for my diet but they are still original and interesting. This book could be a good starting point for the beginning raw foodist, making the raw vegan diet more enticing, but the amount of nuts, seeds, avocado, coconut and oil called for in many of these recipes is not necessarily healthy and can be quite challenging on the digestion. It is the digestion difficulties that often cause the failures in the raw food diet. I personally cannot eat this way every day but rather only on special occasions and then in moderation.
I'm sure THE GODDESS OF RAW FOODS will be a fun and "sexy" book for many raw food enthusiasts. It's a very nice book but it's just not for me.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Goddess of raw foods is a god send for a family of 7 who were looking to change their eating habits, but had no intrest in bland boring vegeterian foods(diets). New to raw foods, we needed something that would not make us crave the old eating habits, and cling to and enjoy the raw food way.
This book is full of great information and recipes that the entire family enjoys... Even my 10, 8, and 6 year olds! They couldn't believe when I told them the chocolate pudding was made from avacados!
I have lost 15 lbs. since using the book. Many of the recipes are so simple, my young children help prep and eat the fruits of their labor.It has truely turned into a labor of love in our kitchen.
Written in a very down to earth style, it's not preachy like some other raw food books I've encountered... rather, it invites you in one dish at a time.
I have left the world of the meat eating for good! Do yourself a favor and pick up this book and join me. You will be forever greatful.
To your health,
Muata
This book is full of great information and recipes that the entire family enjoys... Even my 10, 8, and 6 year olds! They couldn't believe when I told them the chocolate pudding was made from avacados!
I have lost 15 lbs. since using the book. Many of the recipes are so simple, my young children help prep and eat the fruits of their labor.It has truely turned into a labor of love in our kitchen.
Written in a very down to earth style, it's not preachy like some other raw food books I've encountered... rather, it invites you in one dish at a time.
I have left the world of the meat eating for good! Do yourself a favor and pick up this book and join me. You will be forever greatful.
To your health,
Muata
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
She is such a great raw chef. I first met her at the Los Angeles restaurant she owned for years. The food was absolutely delicious. I didn't feel deprived of anything. Better, I felt like I was experiencing all these new flavors and tastes. So glad she took the time to write it all down for the rest of us to give it a try. For the person who moves quickly and doesn't like to slave over a stove (like me), this is such an easy alternative. And I feel great!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Raw Cookbook you can even give as a gift
This book was great for a starter for smoothies alone! If you have ever had reservation about a Raw diet this one is a simple,easy to follow guide to it. Read more
Published 18 months ago by J. Paschal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Raw Foods Book
The Goddess of Raw Foods is a great book! The large print is wonderful for reading the recipies. The ingredients are readily available, and the dishes are tasty and easy to... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Karen
2.0 out of 5 stars
An Amateur Home Job
I saw Nwenna giving a recipe on Raw for Life and was curious how she made the wraps she used, which she said were made out of tomato and coconut flesh. Read more
Published on January 17, 2011 by Les D. Crause
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simple & easy
This book is written so that anyone could follow it. It has exceptionally tasty and easy to follow recipes. Read more
Published on September 13, 2010 by Andrea Lane
2.0 out of 5 stars
There are many better options
I found this book a bit hard to read. The font is very large, the sections unorganized, and there is no index. I have made 4 recipes and 3 out of 4 were terrible. Read more
Published on November 14, 2009 by MN Mamma
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Goddess Of Raw Foods book So Much More Than Raw Food
Much of the beginning introduction of Nwenna's raw food philosophy in her book, "The Goddess of Raw Foods" allowed me to get to know her, by her thoughtful and insightful sharing... Read more
Published on November 12, 2009 by Sistah Vickie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great recipes and great format!
I love the look of this book and the recipes! The colors and fonts in the book really captured my attention and also make the recipes much easier to follow. Read more
Published on November 11, 2009 by L. Douglas
5.0 out of 5 stars
WONDERLICIOUS!!!
I really love this book! The recipes were so easy to follow, my 6 year old granddaughter was able to read and assist me in preparing the meals! Read more
Published on November 3, 2009 by D. Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delicious, Easy to Make, and Good for the Soul
Great recipes that are easy to make and don't require a lot of ingredients. Everything from breakfast recipes to breads. Read more
Published on October 6, 2009 by Felicia E. Robles
5.0 out of 5 stars
Raw for life
I bought this book off of the recommendation of a friend. I have tried out a few recipes and have already seen improvements in my energy level. Read more
Published on September 15, 2009 by J. Harper
