Kelp noodles rawk!!! They are virtually calorie free and don’t taste like the sea at all. There is no sugar, gluten, wheat, rice or flour. Kelp is known to aid the metabolism, boost energy, aid in digestion and they contain an abundance of minerals.
Ingredients for Raw, Vegan Pesto Kelp Noodles:
*2 packages Kelp Noodles
*2 large bushels of fresh Basil leaves
*1 Cup fresh Spinach
*1/4 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil
*1/2 Cup raw Pinenuts

*2 fresh Garlic cloves
*1/2 Teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
Directions:
1) soak kelp [...]

So, we all try and recycle, right? I’m constantly rinsing out bottles, plastic containers and take-out containers to throw them in the recycling bin. But what is actually accepted once you put it into the blue recycling container? Am I doing more harm than help or is it really making a difference?
Here is a list of the “Do’s” for Los Angeles:
Paper
-All Clean Dry Paper
computer, ledger, wrapping, arts and craft paper, unwanted mail, flyers, telephone books, note cards, newspaper, blueprints, magazines, [...]

I love this recipe for raw, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. They taste like the raw cookie dough we aren’t supposed to love and eat while we’re making “real” cookies… only these are egg-free and completely safe to eat a ton of! Now I’m sharing the recipe with you, for your noshing pleasure.
Recipe for Raw Chocolate Chip Cookies
*2 C nuts (soaked almonds)
*1/2 C dates
*1 tsp vanilla extract
*1/2 tsp sea salt
*1/4 C coconut oil, melted (not in a microwave)

*1/4 C-1/2 [...]

Makes: 24 slivers of a large pie, or 4 smaller pies with 6 slices
Equipment needed: Food Processor
For the Crust
2 cups raw macadamia nuts OR a blend of almonds, walnuts and pecans
1/2 cup dates, pitted
1/4 cup dried coconut
For the “Cheese”
3 cups chopped cashews, soaked for at least 1 hour
3/4 cup lemon juice (or lime juice-i used limequats for this! so delish)
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt (optional)
For raspberry sauce:
1 bag frozen raspberries (or blackberries/strawberries)
1/2 cup [...]

After living in LALA land for almost 8 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 from the [...]

Hello wonderful Philosophie lovers!
THIS SUMMER, all LONG DISTANCE CLEANSES are on sale!!!!
do you live outside of Los Angeles but want to get healthy and ready for summertime? Have you been curious about a cleanse or ready to get back on track but need a little push and guidance? I’m here to help! All you need is a blender, a local grocery store/farmers market to get fresh, organic produce and a computer!!!!! Spots are limited!*
*I can [...]

My husband, Adi Jaffe, is getting his PhD in Psychology at UCLA. His goal is to help people who are addicted to anything from gambling, to sex, to drugs and alcohol find healthier ways to cope with life. Therefore, we have a lot in common! Yoga and eating healthy food, in my opinion, are two of the greatest coping mechanism when dealing with life’s obstacles and greatest challenges. We are both dedicating our lives to helping others figure out the [...]

#1: Sticking to Cardio Only
Women especially tend to camp out in the cardio section for their whole workout.  It may the fear of bulk (which we all know now is crazy talk) or it may just be because you prefer cardio, but cardio is only half the picture. It is true that if you are trying to lose weight, cardio should be your number one focus, but without building muscles, you will still be flabby- you’ll just weigh less. (trainers call [...]

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.
Ingredients:

Nuts or seeds of choice
Pure water
sweetener of your choice (a few soft dates, raw honey, raw agave or stevia)
1 pinch of unprocessed [...]

DESSERT FIRST! (don’t mind if we do!)

To promote proper digestion, here are a few food combining tips. First and foremost… dessert first! Greens, and our other savory entrées require acid for digestion, thus should be consumed after fruit, honey, or other sweets. It’s best to eat sweets 15 minutes before, or two hours after, eating savory foods.
I suggest consuming liquids 15 – 30 minutes before solids to ensure proper digestion.(If you drink water before or after eating [...]