Posted in California, Los Angeles, Restaurants on 6-18-13
Among the many restaurants in Los Angeles that claim to specialize in healthy, organic fare, Brentwood’s A Votre Sante is one of the few that truly commits itself to salubrious excellence. Nestled on San Vicente right next to the Brentwood Country Mart, the charming, café-style restaurant whose name means “to your health” in French has been offering an extensive variety of feel-good foods since 1987. Every dish is composed with precision and elegance: salads piled high with fresh greens, steamed vegetables, brown rice, avocado, and shredded purple cabbage; homemade Shelton Farms turkey meatloaf; organic chicken tucked in a whole wheat wrap with steamed veggies, tahini, avocado, and brown rice; gluten free brown rice pasta with tofu and fresh veggies in a ginger-tamari sauce; grilled falafel served with whole wheat pita, fresh tabuli, and cool hummus. If you can bear to take your eyes off the food, you might also notice that the place is a celebrity hideaway—it’s a favorite of Dennis Quaid, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, and Dylan...
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Posted in California, Los Angeles, Restaurants on 6-18-13
At Inaka, we serve simple Japanese food naturally prepared using traditional methods, with your health in mind. Each plate is prepared individually, with care taken from beginning to end. The ingredients that go into each meal at Inaka are local, organic and/or natural whenever available. Understand that good food made just for you takes time to prepare. Use your time with us to unwind from the pressures of day to day city life and restore your body, mind and spirit. Remember, “Inaka” means countryside in Japanese. Macrobiotics Macrobiotic eating is very basic in philosophy: eating a simple, balanced diet of in season vegetables, grains and protein from fish that helps us maintain our overall health and well-being. This may lead us to a longer, happier life. A macrobiotic diet is not about restriction or deprivation, it is about connecting oneself to the delicious restorative food we eat. Nourishing our bodies should not be stressful, it should be a time to celebrate the connection between mind, body and a happy tummy. So, connect and enjoy the actual ingredients in your meal, without additives, preservatives or excess seasoning. Chew, taste and...
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Posted in California, Farmer's Markets, Los Angeles on 6-18-13
At the Westwood Farmers Market (located at the Vet’s Garden at the VA), the emphasis is on real farmers and on gourmet, hard-to-find specialty foods. The market features more than thirty farmers and food vendors in a beautiful garden setting! There is plenty of shade and free parking! The market will serve farmers and consumers, and also the Vets Garden, which helps veterans with rehabilitation, training, and employment programs. Come to the garden to enjoy lunch or dinner, listen to music, and bring home fresh fruits and...
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Posted in California, Restaurants, Stores on 6-8-13
Beverly Hills Juice strives to use only organic produce whenever possible. Sourcing ingredients locally, ideally direct from small farms is also important. Some of the farms they support are not certified organic, but grow without the use of commercial pesticides or fertilizers. You will find a huge selection of unpasteurized juices such as vegetable, fruit, different combination juices, and even “by the shot” – Weatgrass shots, that is! Specialties •live/raw •vegetarian...
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Posted in California, Los Angeles, Restaurants on 6-8-13
Located in a humble little stand in the University Village food court, Health Hut is a little gem known for it’s simplicity, yummy and healthy food, huge portion sizes, and very reasonable prices! This is the perfect place if you are looking for a healthy sandwich, salad, or yummy smoothie – ALL on a budget’s price (which is perfect considering it’s right next to a College). Go ahead…eat the food here! It won’t hurt a College student’s budget – or waistline. Specialties •vegetarian ...
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