Los Angeles has several raw food restaurants – most notably Juliano’s Raw in Santa Monica. Juliano’s Raw was the very first raw food restaurant to open its doors. Today, more and more raw food restaurants are opening, as people seek healthy and delicious dining choices. According to the Raw Food Restaurant Guide, there are currently 96 raw food restaurants in the world. Some of these 96 restaurants are partially raw-most, however, serve 100% raw uncooked dishes.
Los Angeles raw food restaurants serve fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and sprouted grains. Raw food restaurants use dehydrators and nothing is heated above 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking food above 118 degrees destroys vital enzymes and nutrients that the body needs. According to raw food advocates, the human body is perfectly designed to digest fresh ripe fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds in their raw natural state. Many people mistakenly assume that raw food restaurants serve only salad, and are targeted towards “dieters.” However, nothing could be further from the truth. Raw food restaurants serve full-course meals, including appetizers, soups, and desserts. Some raw food restaurants-such as Pure Food & Wine in New York City-have taken raw food dining to a new level with fancy interior decorating, “gourmet” raw food dishes, raw ice cream, raw desserts, and much more.
Los Angeles raw food restaurants serve a variety of delicious dishes including: hummus with flax seed crackers, raw lasagna, raw pizza, mango crepes, raw “pasta,” kale salad, pad tai, raw smoothies, garden wraps, veggie sunburger wraps, kale chips, zucchini fries, tasty soups, and delicious desserts including apple pie, carrot cake, chocolate brownies, raw “cheesecake,” and strawberry mousse.
Los Angeles raw food restaurants can be found inside the city, and in nearby Redondo Beach, Sherman Oaks, West Hollywood, and Santa Monica. Los Angeles is home to three raw food restaurants and Redondo Beach is home to one raw food restaurant. There are two raw food restaurants in Santa Monica, and one in Sherman Oaks. Some of the appeal of L.A. raw food restaurants may be due to celebrity endorsements. Raw food has gained a steady following among health-conscious celebrities such as Alicia Silverstone, Demi Moore, Carol Alt, and Woody Harrelson.
Another popular Los Angeles raw food restaurant is Leaf Cuisine, which opened in October 2004, and has three locations-one in Los Angeles, one in Sherman Oaks, and a third location in West Hollywood. Leaf Cuisine serves 100% certified organic food in all its dishes, and offers catering and raw food preparation classes. Be sure to try a raw food restaurant the next time you’re in Los Angeles. If you’re like most people, you’ll love the food. And your body will thank you for eating healthy!
