Tropical Green Smoothie as seen on The Everyday Show
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...

Healthy Artichoke Spinach Dip
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...

Baked Onion Rings
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...

What Do You Mean You Don’t Eat Meat?
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...

The Better BBQ
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...

Power-Packed Snacks for Vegetarians
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,...

Ready to Take the Fat Kid Mentality Quiz?
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...

Festive Beet & Peach Salad with Balsamic Reduction
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...

Non-Dairy Chocolate Mousse
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)
Thai Basil Eggplant with Coconut Tofu & Rice
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...

Julie’s Inspirational Quotes
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",...

Quickest Burritos Ever! – as seen on The Everyday Show
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!)
Quick Veggie Pizza – as seen on The Everyday Show
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...

Spinach and Walnut Pesto – as seen on The Everyday Show
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...

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...

FAT is Not A Four-Letter Word – Daily Lesson #8: Break Through the “Fake Food” Phenomena
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...

Sweet Potato and Cashew Soup as seen on The Everyday Show
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
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...

Peanut Ginger Dip
This is a fabulous dip with broccoli and other fresh veggies, or my favorite Chili Lime PopChips. You can also add extra water to dilute it a bit more to toss with any cooked vegetable, or with wild rice, or a yummy marinade for fish.