MISSION

IN 2023, WE EMBARKED ON A JOURNEY…

Happiness Foods was born from a mission to create activated foods that are accessible to all. Our name embodies our belief: good food fosters good mood, paving the path to happiness. Committed to premium organic raw ingredients and cutting-edge techniques for maximum nutrient content and digestibility,
Happiness Foods represents the evolution of snacking—enter activated food.

We firmly stand by the principle that our products are only as exceptional as our ingredients. Sustainability, local sourcing, and community partnerships empower us to uphold the standard and quality
our customers deserve.

LAUNCHING WITH A POWERHOUSE

Let's dive into the world of nutritious snacking! Our premium sprouted pumpkin seeds aren't just delicious—they're a nutritional powerhouse packed with essential nutrients your body craves. Bursting with plant-based protein, heart-healthy magnesium, immune-boosting zinc, prebiotic fiber, and brain-boosting Omega-3 fats, they offer a wholesome and convenient snack option.

OUR COMMITMENT:

We are dedicated to crafting food with the finest quality organic raw ingredients, employing cutting-edge techniques to maximize nutrient content and digestibility.
Happiness Foods represents the next generation of mindful snacking (and eating)—welcome to the world of
activated food.

A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER:

I am so glad to share Happiness Foods and my
story with you.

How did we get here? Several years ago, I embarked on 
a personal journey after experiencing a deep shift in my well-being following a two-year period of immense stress and grief. As a mental health professional and mind/body self-care practitioner, I leaned into a wide range of holistic practices to stay grounded. Despite these efforts, I still felt depleted. My energy and optimism waned, and my body ached.

Through my experience, I knew the importance of the gut as our “second brain”. I asked myself, could I restore my overall health by resetting and rebalancing my microbiome with an immersive diet of potent activated+live foods? From there, I committed to a daily diet full of activated+live foods -- freshly made sprouts, sauerkrauts, fermented juices, wheatgrass, sprouted salads, sprouted smoothies, and sprouted snacks and treats like flavored sprouted pumpkin seeds.

Within just a few days I noticed a remarkable difference. My energy increased, my aches diminished, and my mood improved. After a few weeks, I was filled with energy and felt a notable shift in my mood and clarity.  As I nourished my microbiome, my gut-brain axis transmitted more happiness signals. When my microbiome was happy and balanced, I felt better physically and mentally. The biggest challenge I found during this experience was how time consuming it was to make these high-quality foods on my own and they were not readily available at my local grocery stores.

This transformative experience motivated me to find a way to help others gain access to high-quality activated+live foods. I teamed up with Marc Wood, a whole-foods plant-based nutrition coach, and together we created the product line that became Happiness Foods. Happiness Foods is a premium and accessible brand that brings the benefits of activated foods to everyone.

No matter where you are on your nutritional journey or what type of lifestyle you have, our motto Activate Your Food, Elevate Your Mood is more than an aspiration, it is a real possibility when you enjoy our products.

I’m thrilled for you to try our products and experience the SUPERMOOD Food difference!

Wishing You Happiness!

Cara Mendelow, Ph.D.
Founder, Happiness Foods.

FOUNDER BIO

  • Cara Mendelow, PhD is a New York State Licensed Psychologist in private practice who brings an integrative approach to mental health.

    In recent years, Cara’s passion for the emerging field of nutritional psychology and interest in the impact of “live” activated food on
the microbiome, gut-brain connection, and mood, led her to found Happiness Foods with the goal of making nutritionally-optimized food available to everyone.  Launching Happiness Foods aligns with her core personal and professional mission to use her knowledge to benefit the lives of others.

  • A native New Yorker, Cara earned her BA at Cornell University 
and her Doctorate at Fordham University.

    Certified by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists and licensed as a psychologist in New York, she is also a Kripalu Certified Yoga Teacher (500-hour) and graduate of The Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute Living Foods Lifestyle Total Well-Being Education Program and the National Outdoor 
Leadership School (NOLS).

MISSION STATEMENT

At Happiness Foods, our mission is simple: we bring the power of activated+live foods to everyone and make them easy to incorporate into your daily routine.