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 [...]

Hi beautiful Philosophie clients! I will now be hosting all of my *high raw, mostly vegan and very organic cleanses* with my business partner, the beautiful and talented Danielle Larson. Our new name for our partnership is “Zuddha”. Zuddha means “cleansed, pure and simple” in sanscrit. Please visit our new page (www.zuddhagirls.com) and follow us on twitter–> zuddhagirls also, please “like” our fan page on Facebook to stay in touch! –> Zuddha We have also partnered with Yogaworks Tarzana (for [...]

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 [...]

–>SPOTS ARE FILLING, RESERVE YOUR SPOT WITH A DEPOSIT BY EMAILING US! Love Thy Self ~ The February Cleanse ~ This Valentine’s Day, show some love to the person you owe it to most: yourself. Make the choice to nurture your body. When we are centered, happy and healthy, goals become realities and nothing can bring us down. Take time for yourself, and the rest will follow. Try one of our organic, vegan cleanses made with lots of love! All [...]

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 [...]

Tonight we are having a holiday party and I want to make something festive!!! Healthy vegan eggnog it is! start with 2 Cups of a non-dairy milk such as almond/rice/hazlenut (recipe here) add 2 tablespoons agave 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon fresh vanilla bean (1 tablespoon vanilla extract is fine) 1/2 teaspoon cloves 2 teaspoons nutmeg rum or brandy if you want alcohol add 2 drops of vanilla stevia if you want it sweeter Blend on a low speed for 45 seconds, [...]

Check out this new recipe to BLAST your energy levels without coffee or a redbull! ——–> click here for VIDEO RECIPE!!! <———- This is good for ANYONE and EVERYONE… moms, dads, nanny’s, and just about any person trying to get more energy and feel good…in a natural way! If you aren’t getting the sleep you wish you were, this is for you! Lots of superfoods and healing herbs will  deeply satisfy your system so that you don’t need anything else. [...]

Coconut juice is the thin liquid found in young coconuts; it is not coconut milk, which is squeezed from coconut meat. Coconut juice, more commonly called coconut water, has a mild flavor and is a clear liquid. Coconut juice provides various health benefits, as it is high in potassium and magnesium, promotes hydration and replacement of electrolytes, and can even be used as an intravenous fluid. (a common myth amongst health foodies is that it was used as a blood [...]