Tropical Green Smoothie as seen on The Everyday Show
Yields two 8oz. servings
Ingredients:
1 cup tightly packed baby spinach
1 cup water
1 peeled and cubed papaya
1/2 apple cored and diced
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 cup frozen red grapes
1/4 peeled and cubed avocado
Blend...
Feb - 09 | no comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Gluten-Free Recipes, Healthy Kids, Julie's Nutrition, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, Nutrition/Wellness, Quick & Easy Recipes, The Power of Produce, Weight Loss & Fitness
Yields two 8oz. servings
Ingredients:
1 cup tightly packed baby spinach
1 cup water
1 peeled and cubed papaya
1/2 apple cored and diced
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 cup frozen red grapes
1/4 peeled and cubed avocado
Blend...
Julie on The Everyday Show: Juicing to Get More Fruits & Veggies
Feb - 03 | no comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Healthy Kids, Healthy Mindset, Julie's Nutrition, Kid-Friendly Recipes, Quick & Easy Recipes, The Power of Produce, TV, Weight Loss & Fitness
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Julie on The Everyday Show: Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Feb - 03 | no comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Healthy Kids, Julie's Nutrition, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, Quick & Easy Recipes, The Power of Produce, TV, Weight Loss & Fitness
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Healthy Artichoke Spinach Dip
Artichokes are great for immunity as they are loaded with folic acid, fiber, Vitamin C and potassium. This is a lighter and more heart healthy version than most dips that contain mayonnaise and other saturated fats.
Serve this with...
Feb - 01 | 2 comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Gluten-Free Recipes, Julie's Nutrition, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, Quick & Easy Recipes, The Power of Produce, Weight Loss & Fitness
Artichokes are great for immunity as they are loaded with folic acid, fiber, Vitamin C and potassium. This is a lighter and more heart healthy version than most dips that contain mayonnaise and other saturated fats.
Serve this with...
Baked Onion Rings
Ingredients:
2 medium yellow onions
3/4 cup whole wheat (or non-gluten) flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fine dry whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon seasoning blend, such as Cajun, Jerk or...
Jan - 26 | 2 comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Healthy Kids, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, Quick & Easy Recipes
Ingredients:
2 medium yellow onions
3/4 cup whole wheat (or non-gluten) flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fine dry whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon seasoning blend, such as Cajun, Jerk or...
What Do You Mean You Don’t Eat Meat?
Jan - 13 | no comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Healthy Mindset, Julie's Nutrition, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, New Ways of Thinking, Nutrition/Wellness, Quick & Easy Recipes, The Power of Produce, Weight Loss & Fitness
I started eating a vegan diet on January 1st.
Okay meat-eaters, simmer down, I know this seems ludicrous to you. But keep reading...I know you're slightly curious.
I'm not foreign to the outcries of the carnivores. My boys are major meat-mongers, so...
Okay meat-eaters, simmer down, I know this seems ludicrous to you. But keep reading...I know you're slightly curious.
I'm not foreign to the outcries of the carnivores. My boys are major meat-mongers, so...
The Better BBQ
Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, pies. Sound familiar?
Barbecue season has begun, and for many of you, this means the typical summer fare – grilled, chilled and sugar-filled. A typical plate of BBQ food can weigh in at 1,500 calories, and...
Jun - 18 | no comments | Related : Healthy Kids, Julie's Nutrition, Kid-Friendly Recipes, Nutrition/Wellness, Quick & Easy Recipes, The Power of Produce, Weight Loss & Fitness
Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, pies. Sound familiar?
Barbecue season has begun, and for many of you, this means the typical summer fare – grilled, chilled and sugar-filled. A typical plate of BBQ food can weigh in at 1,500 calories, and...
Power-Packed Snacks for Vegetarians
Sep - 07 | no comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Healthy Kids, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, Nutrition/Wellness, Quick & Easy Recipes, The Power of Produce, Weight Loss & Fitness
By Chelsea Frankel (MaxLife staff writer extraordinaire!)
Let’s face it, there’s more than once in a while that we vegetarians feel like we just might not have as much energy as we’d like. Although being a vegetarian can be a very healthy life choice,...
Let’s face it, there’s more than once in a while that we vegetarians feel like we just might not have as much energy as we’d like. Although being a vegetarian can be a very healthy life choice,...
Ready to Take the Fat Kid Mentality Quiz?
The Fat Kid Mentality is a way of thinking says that being fat makes you bad. It’s a mindset that sets you up for negative beliefs around food, your weight, and what it means to be healthy. It’s a way of Being...
The Fat Kid Mentality is a way of thinking says that being fat makes you bad. It’s a mindset that sets you up for negative beliefs around food, your weight, and what it means to be healthy. It’s a way of Being...
10-Day Summer Cleanse & Renewal Program
Jun - 20 | no comments | Related : Healthy Mindset, Julie's Nutrition, Life-Balance, Nutrition/Wellness, The Power of Produce, Weight Loss & Fitness
Festive Beet & Peach Salad with Balsamic Reduction
Ingredients:
2 whole red beets - cubed and roasted
2 fresh peaches - cubed
4 cups cooked quinoa
2-3 Tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
1/2 -3/4 cup sliced almonds - toasted
For Balsamic Reduction:
1/4 cup...
Jun - 30 | no comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Healthy Mindset, Life-Balance, MaxLife Recipes, Nutrition/Wellness, Quick & Easy Recipes, Uncategorized
Ingredients:
2 whole red beets - cubed and roasted
2 fresh peaches - cubed
4 cups cooked quinoa
2-3 Tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
1/2 -3/4 cup sliced almonds - toasted
For Balsamic Reduction:
1/4 cup...
Non-Dairy Chocolate Mousse
Modified from the kitchen of Karen Falbo, CN
Ingredients:
2 packages of silken tofu
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 Tablespoon vanilla flavoring (Frontier-brand - not extract)
Jul - 12 | no comments | Related : Healthy Kids, Healthy Mindset, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, Nutrition/Wellness, Quick & Easy Recipes
Modified from the kitchen of Karen Falbo, CN
Ingredients:
2 packages of silken tofu
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 Tablespoon vanilla flavoring (Frontier-brand - not extract)
Julie on the Everyday Show – “Healthy Summer Desserts”
Jul - 13 | no comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Gluten-Free Recipes, Healthy Mindset, In The Media, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, Nutrition/Wellness, Quick & Easy Recipes, TV
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Thai Basil Eggplant with Coconut Tofu & Rice
Ingredients:
2 tbsp grapeseed oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 eggplant, cubed
2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 tbsp low-sodium Tamari sauce
1/3 cup fresh Thai basil, chopped
Canned coconut milk - 1/4 cup for the rice...
Jul - 27 | no comments | Related : Healthy Kids, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, Quick & Easy Recipes
Ingredients:
2 tbsp grapeseed oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 eggplant, cubed
2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 tbsp low-sodium Tamari sauce
1/3 cup fresh Thai basil, chopped
Canned coconut milk - 1/4 cup for the rice...
Julie’s Inspirational Quotes
Aug - 25 | no comments | Related : Uncategorized
Imagination is the portal to reality.
When you get to the fork in the road, let success be your guide.
When life is taken from someone else, you realize how much life you still have to give.
When you say "thank you",...
When you get to the fork in the road, let success be your guide.
When life is taken from someone else, you realize how much life you still have to give.
When you say "thank you",...
Quickest Burritos Ever! – as seen on The Everyday Show
Sep - 12 | no comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, Quick & Easy Recipes
Quickest Burritos Ever!
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
-Whole wheat tortillas
- Crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
-1 breast cooked chicken (we defrost already-cooked chicken from Trader Joe’s or use leftovers)
-1/2 can of black beans rinsed (or more if you like!)
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
-Whole wheat tortillas
- Crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
-1 breast cooked chicken (we defrost already-cooked chicken from Trader Joe’s or use leftovers)
-1/2 can of black beans rinsed (or more if you like!)
Quick Veggie Pizza – as seen on The Everyday Show
Sep - 12 | no comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, Quick & Easy Recipes
Quick Veggie Pizza
This is a super simple way to redeem a frozen pizza and make it more nutritious for a quick meal after kids’ sporting events.
Ingredients:
Amy’s brand or other natural-brand pizza - best to choose cheese and add your...
This is a super simple way to redeem a frozen pizza and make it more nutritious for a quick meal after kids’ sporting events.
Ingredients:
Amy’s brand or other natural-brand pizza - best to choose cheese and add your...
Spinach and Walnut Pesto – as seen on The Everyday Show
Sep - 12 | no comments | Related : Uncategorized
Spinach and Walnut Pesto
Ingredients:
2 cups Fresh baby spinach leaves
¼ cup Walnut pieces
½ cup Olive oil
4 cloves Garlic
1 teaspoon Sea salt
4 ounces Parmesan cheese, optional - this is also...
Ingredients:
2 cups Fresh baby spinach leaves
¼ cup Walnut pieces
½ cup Olive oil
4 cloves Garlic
1 teaspoon Sea salt
4 ounces Parmesan cheese, optional - this is also...
Glazed Salmon with Brown Rice Noodles – as seen on The Everday Show
Salmon with Soy Ginger Glaze with Brown Rice Noodles
Ingredients:
12 oz. of fresh salmon fillet
1 bottle of Annie Chun’s Soy Ginger Glaze
Annie Chun’s brown rice noodles
1 small bag baby spinach
Put the...
Ingredients:
12 oz. of fresh salmon fillet
1 bottle of Annie Chun’s Soy Ginger Glaze
Annie Chun’s brown rice noodles
1 small bag baby spinach
Put the...
FAT is Not A Four-Letter Word – Daily Lesson #8: Break Through the “Fake Food” Phenomena
Oct - 06 | no comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Healthy Mindset, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, Nutrition/Wellness, Quick & Easy Recipes, Uncategorized
Sugar-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free. No trans fats, no saturated fat, no fatty fat. Added fiber, added protein, enriched, and nutrient-enhanced.
Take a look at any packaged food label and you’ll find a litany of claims designed to make you think these foods are good for...
Take a look at any packaged food label and you’ll find a litany of claims designed to make you think these foods are good for...
Sweet Potato and Cashew Soup as seen on The Everyday Show
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 med onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 T grapeseed oil
3 med sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 c cashews or cashew butter
5 c veg. broth
sea salt
Feb - 13 | no comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Gluten-Free Recipes, Healthy Kids, Julie's Nutrition, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, Nutrition/Wellness, Quick & Easy Recipes, The Power of Produce, TV, Weight Loss & Fitness
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 med onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 T grapeseed oil
3 med sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 c cashews or cashew butter
5 c veg. broth
sea salt
Julie on The Everday Show: Quick, Healthy Dinners
Feb - 03 | no comments | Related : Fruits and Veggies, Healthy Kids, In The Media, Julie's Nutrition, Kid-Friendly Recipes, MaxLife Recipes, Nutrition/Wellness, Quick & Easy Recipes, The Power of Produce, TV, Weight Loss & Fitness
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Julie’s Blog: My friend Katherine
A dear friend of mine passed away last week.
It's sad for all of us who knew her, as she left us way too young, too soon.
Katherine was loved beyond measure.
All our friends will tell a story...
A dear friend of mine passed away last week.
It's sad for all of us who knew her, as she left us way too young, too soon.
Katherine was loved beyond measure.
All our friends will tell a story...
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