LASSENS – NATURAL FOODS & VITAMINS
Nothing Like Getting Dirty! I love going into garden centers and seeing all of the little plants; It takes me back to when my mom and dad (with a lot of forced kid labor!) would plant a great big garden each spring. And checking out all of the neatly lined-up packets of […]
It's Almost Spring! Time to Get Your Hands in the Dirt! Read More »
A decadent dessert that’s good for you? Whaaaa…? Our Sample Captain Stephanie strikes again! We’ve come to expect nothing but the best from this gal! And with the spring season so close at hand, this creation couldn’t have happened soon enough! Lo and behold… Raw & Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake You’ll Need: Crust 1
Raw & Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Read More »
(cue Queen) I like to ride my bicycle! I like to ride my bike! Here I am with my biking buddies, Saucha and Catherine. Isn’t this a gorgeous place? Can you guess where? My buddies and I like to ride a couple of times each week. But about two years ago I
A little help for the bones and joints Read More »
Wow. Just Wow. Sometimes we already know stuff. We’ve been around the Natural Food Movement long enough that we know that refined sugars, hydrogenated fats, refined salt, and processed foods–among other things–are not great for us. We know we would feel better if we would eat fewer processed foods. But sometimes
Documentary Review–"Hungry for Change" Read More »
Sometimes You Just Need A Quick Solution I’ve always worked hard to make sure my family has healthy meals, and that often means lots of work. But there are lots of times when there just isn’t enough, well, time to put into a home-cooked meal. With all of the sports and music lessons and other activities
Subtitled: I am horrible at estimating how many bananas my family will eat… I’m not much of a banana eater, and the others in my household eat them in fits and starts. Consequently, I often have overripe bananas hanging around. Yes, I freeze them (peeled) to use for smoothies (one of my daughters makes a
Here's a Block-buster Breakfast idea! Read More »
Elegant, Romantic, Easy! I have always felt Valentine’s Day was a made-up holiday–manufactured by the sellers of cards and candy, abetted by restaurants and florists. But maybe we shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to express love and appreciation to those we love. So here are a couple of fun, romantic, and frankly easy ways to
Do You Want to Impress Your Sweetheart? Read More »
Forty-One Years ago in History… Body Ecology Look what I found! (Sorry the picture is a little blurry, but you know old newspapers!) This article appeared in the Camarillo paper in 1972. Oda Lassen (on the right), and her one and only employee Jeannie Green, in the first Lassen’s Health Food Store.
Blast From the Past Read More »
Just a TOUCH of sarcasm, here… Remember when I told you about Electro-Mix? One of my objections to most popular sports drinks is that they contain many artificial coloring, flavorings, and chemicals. Well, now I have good reason to have been wary of those chemicals. A recent LA Times story reveals that one popular brand (in fact,
Another company "does the right thing" Read More »
Chips, Salsa, and Guacamole — Big Game Food! There is just something about Mexican food. Ask me if I’m in the mood for Mexican, my answer will always be “Yes!” Love, love, love it. And where would Mexican food be without the avocado? Did you know that avocados are considered a nutrient dense food?
Want to Try Raw? Here’s an Idea! I’ve mentioned in a previous blog post about my Battle with the Beet when I featured the recipe for Love Beets All Brownies. Happily Beets won in the end. This recipe from our Demo Captain, Stephanie, was one of the prettiest that I’ve seen so far.
Sports Water Done Simple and Pure! Ok, I’ll just say it. My muscles cramp. A lot. Charlie Horses are not my friend, but they sure like me. And exercise makes it much worse. So I like to supplement my water with an electrolyte drink. But have you tasted some of those? All the sugar, all
May I bring up a painful subject? Read More »