After living in LALA land for almost 10 years, I’ve discovered quite the enticing places to eat. I always love finding new spots to grab a bite, especially when the food is healthy & inspiring and the energy is positive. Here are my top choices if I WERE visiting Los Angeles and wanted to grab a healthy snack or meal. Santa Monica: Euphoria Loves Rawvolution on Main Street in between Venice and Santa Monica, fun part of town, 2 blocks [...]

Hi, Philosophie Loves! Happy Monday!!!! As a way to spread the word about our Facebook page, blog and twitter and about our fabulous superfood products, I’m posting a contest that starts today (Monday April 21st) and ends on MY BIRTHDAY (next Monday, April 30th!) Please make my bday special by sharing my true love: Philosophie with your friends and family members! The more social media outlets you use the more you up your chances of winning. (pinterest, etc) Here’s how [...]

Did you know that eating “GOOD FATS” can help you lose weight? That’s right folks, GOOD fats can get rid of BAD fat! Although fat used to get a bad rep, it’s finally getting it’s due! The fact is: we all need fats. We now know that some fats, specifically the omega fatty acids (also known as Essential Fatty Acids-EFA’s) are vital for health. Omega-3 Fats The king of the EFA’s are the omega-3 fats: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid [...]

Spring Cleaning–Sugar Challenge! Starting today, I am beginning a sugar challenge. My buddy, Erin from Well in LA has started the process and I am piggy backing on this escapade! As most of you know, I am 5 months pregnant. It’s really easy to fall into the trap of eating poorly when pregnant because, “I’m getting fat anyway, why not indulge?” I truly do think it’s fine once in a while, everything in moderation (including moderation!).  BUT, when growing a [...]

Now that I’m a mommy and wifey, I don’t just have to think of my own nutrition and health. I have to consider my child and husbands well-being as well. eating a cucumber in Israel My son, Kai, is 17 months old. His first solid food was butternut squash pureed, followed by a puree of green vegetables.He didn’t have any sugar until a few months ago when he went to a birthday party, and to be honest, he didn’t even [...]

In a past entry, I wrote about enzymes and broke down the details to their benefits and the differences between them. The bottom line: as we get older, all of us loose our ability to produce concentrated digestive enzymes. That’s where raw food comes in! Raw foods are rich in enzymes. Enzymes are needed for the digestive system to work. They are necessary to break down food particles so they can be utilized for energy. The human body makes approximately [...]

The Best Ways to Eat Raw Vegetables article adapted from livestrong.com – a great source for health, nutrition and fitness! The Best Ways to Eat Raw Vegetables Raw vegetables offer fiber, antioxidants and numerous vitamins and minerals, but munching on them plain can make you feel like a rabbit. You can kick up the flavor by using them in creative ways and as a substitute for higher-calorie, nutrient-poor fare like chips and pretzels. According to the Centers for Disease Control [...]

I’ll never forget the first time I watched almonds blend away and white, pure “milk” be created. It’s a surreal experience, try it for yourself! To make dairy-free mylk, you can use pretty much any seed, grain or nut. I like almond, oat and coconut mylk the best. Experiment with your own taste buds  to see what works for you. Mylk Ingredients: Nuts or seeds of choice Pure water sweetener of your choice (a few soft dates, raw honey, raw [...]

I stared at my fruit bowl today and felt sad. My pears and apples were going to go bad any minute and I knew we wouldn’t eat them in time. There were just too many. What to do?? Make a raw pie crumble of course!! This dessert can obviously be just made of apples and use as many different varieties as you like. Ingredients for Crust: * 2 cups almonds (soaked 12-24 hours) *2 cups pitted dates *1 tsp orange [...]

Cold and flu season is here, so why not create a “sadhana” (daily practice) to help ward off any bugs intent on taking up residence in your body? First order of business, cultivate good habits that promote a healthy immune system. Second, learn to manage your stress and keep a postive outlook–your emotional state has as much to do with your physical health as do invading viruses and bateria. Here’s How: *Get a good night’s sleep. Research shows that not [...]