I love to cook. It’s relaxing and a great way to connect with friends and family.
I also love to eat. So trying new recipes and cooking with fresh
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Healthy Weight: Don’t Let the Scale Determine Your Calories
Healthy Weight: Don’t Let the Scale Determine Your Calories
Watching your food intake is critical to achieving and... -
Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
Ingredients
1 medium yellow squash, sliced lengthwise
1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
1 red... -
Grilled Rainbow Trout
Ingredients:
4 six-ounce fillets of rainbow trout.
¼ cup of canola oil.
2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice.
1 tablespoon of ginger root, minced.
1... -
Outstanding Guests & Cooking Demos: July Shows on “Real Nutrition Q & A” (The Real Mom TV Network)
The Real Nutrition Q & A Show, on The Real Mom TV network
That’s right, you can now come into the... -
Morning Tea Talk: Enhance Your Family’s Health
Morning Tea Talk:
Enhance Your Family’s Health
You're Invited!
Come share in the simple solutions that improve your family’s health... -
First Course is Always Veggies for Children
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-To get a child to eat more vegetables, serve them as the first course of a meal, says researchers from the... -
Julie Speaking: Wildflower Women’s Event for “Women in Transition”
A Colorado Celebration Of Women in Transition
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Denver Botanic Gardens
8:30 to 4:00 PM
Keynote Speakers: -
Crunchy Strawberry & Cream Roll Ups
*A great snack to make with kids after school!
Ingredients:
• 1 whole wheat wrap
• 4 strawberries OR small handful of raisins
• I ½ tablespoons... -
Nectarine & Berry Summer Salad
Ingredients:
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp honey
2 large nectarines, sliced into wedges
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blackberries
2... -
Summer Vegetable Saute
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic crushed
2 medium zucchini, cut in half, then into sticks
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
3... -
Grilled Salmon Teriyaki
Ingredients:
4 salmon steaks (about 6 oz. each), skinned
1 cup light soy sauce
1/3 cup sake
4 tablespoons granulated sugar -
Watermelon Gazpacho
Ingredients:
8 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1 apple, diced
1/2 cup finely chopped Vidalia onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper -
Bulgur Wheat with Dried Cranberries
2 Servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup dry bulgur wheat
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon... -
Healthy Corn Muffins
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup milk
2 eggs
3/4... -
JP+ Health Education Series: Simple Tips for Creating a Healthier You
How to Fight Aging, Excess Weight and Cancer
How to Optimize Health and Vitality
Shortcuts for a Healthier... -
Sage & Provolone Portabello Stuffed Mushrooms
2 portabello mushrooms
1/2 white onion
3/4 cup almonds
2 - 3 oz provolone cheese
1 garlic clove
5 - 6 leaves of sage
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Julie Speaking: “Creating Healthier Generations” – Friday, May 21st
Creating Healthier Generations
timeless tips and proven solutions for healthy living
Identify the dietary... -
Federal official: Childhood obesity is everyone’s problem – are you ready to take action?
I was so inspired today to read this interview with Acting Deputy Surgeon General Dr. David Rutstein, who says Americans must work together to... -
Julie In The News: World News Reports Julie’s Lessons on Children’s Health
Click Here for Julie's video reports on children's health... -
“Real Life, Real Nutrition” – Passion & Purpose with a Home-Based Wellness Business
Click Here to watch Replay - Mom-on-a-Mission and JuicePlus+ National Marketing Director Toni Olson shares her experience of building a successful business,... -
“Real Life, Real Nutrition”: Nutritional Victories & Challenges Through the Generations – Tips to Apply Today and Thoughts to Ponder
Click Here to Replay - "Nutritional Challenges Through the Generations" - a Mother's Day special to honor the wonderful moms in... -
“Real Life, Real Nutrition”: Nutrition and Hormonal Health for Weight Loss, PMS and Menopause
Click Here for Replay - "Hormonal Health for Weight Loss, PMS and Menopause" with guest CeCe Huffnagel, RN., holistic women's health expert.... -
Julie In The News: Dream Big Day Camp Giving Kids Head Start on Nutrition
DENVER, Colo. -- “Being healthy doesn't have to be difficult,” Julie Hammerstein told kids at the Dream Big Day... -
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
Ingredients:
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups diced young rhubarb stalks
1 cup raw, organic sugar or Sucanat -
Fettuccine with Roasted Tomatoes, Asparagus & Fennel
Fettuccine with Roasted Tomatoes, Asparagus and Fennel
(As an alternative to Fettuccine, try using quinoa, cous cous, or brown rice!)
Ingredients
1/4... -
Nutrition & Allergies: Foods That Manage the Sneezy Side of Spring
Ahhh, spring is here, and the warm, breezy days of May are a nice reprieve from the biting cold of winter. However,... -
“Real Life, Real Nutrition” – May Line-Up – The Real Mom TV Network
Friday, May 7th - Join me for a pre-Mother's Day show as I celebrate the wonderful moms in my life! I'll... -
Ryan’s House Grandmother’s Guild: Tea & Talk Recipes
FRUIT KABOBS
Ingredients:
1 apple
1 banana
1/3 c. red seedless grapes
1/3 c. green seedless grapes
2/3 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup nonfat... -
Baked Pears
Baked Pears
Ingredients:
4 medium pears
4 tablespoons butter or healthy heart alternative such as Smart Balance
Honey... -
Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 banana
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1... -
Mexican Steak Salad
Mexican Steak Salad
Ingredients:
1 lb skirt steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
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Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
Ingredients:
EGGPLANT
4 teaspoons Olive Oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons... -
Warm and Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal
Warm and Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal
Ingredients:
1 cup organic 1% low fat milk
1 cup water
1 cup organic quinoa -
Potato and Green Bean Vegetable Side Dish
Potato and Green Bean Vegetable Side Dish
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. fresh green beans
2 lg. potatoes
5 cloves garlic
4... -
Garlic Salmon with Sweet Onion Relish
Garlic Salmon with Sweet Onion Relish
Ingredients:
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 tsp freshly... -
Blueberry Almond French Toast
Celebration Style! Blueberry Almond Baked French Toast
Ingredients:
1 whole-wheat baguette (about 18 inches long)-cut into 1-inch cubes
8 large eggs
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Egg and Salmon Power Breakfast
Egg and Salmon Power Breakfast
Ingredients:
½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
2 large egg whites,... -
Broccoli Slaw
Broccoli Slaw
Ingredients:
½ cup white vinegar
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons liquid sugar substitute
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
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5-Minute Chocolate Banana Parfait
5-Minute Chocolate Banana Parfait
Ingredients:
2 cups cold Fat-Free Milk
1 Package (4 serving size) JELL-O® Chocolate Flavor Low Fat Instant Reduced... -
Spinach-&-Brie-Topped Artichoke Hearts
Spinach-&-Brie-Topped Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients
1 9-ounce box frozen artichoke hearts
2/3 cup cooked chopped spinach
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4... -
Vegetarian Quesadillas
Vegetarian Quesadillas
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped yellow squash
1/2 cup chopped red... -
Quick and Easy Hummus
Quick and Easy Hummus
Ingredients:
(15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
2 ounces fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons... -
The Healthier Clam Chowder
The Healthier Clam Chowder
Ingredients:
1 (6 ½ ounce) can minced clams
½ cup water
1 medium white potato, peeled and finely chopped -
Berry Delicious French Toast
Berry Delicious French Toast
Ingredients:
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
¾ cup low-fat (1%) milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla... -
Mini Zucchini Pizzas
Mini Zucchini Pizzas
Ingredients:
1 large zucchini, washed and trimmed
1 tomato, coarsely chopped
1 cup grated low fat mozzarella cheese -
Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
2 pounds potatoes, Yukon
2 large cloves garlic
2 ¼ cups vegetable broth
Salt and pepper -
Peanut Butter, Hazelnut Krispies
Peanut Butter, Hazelnut Krispies
Ingredients:
¾ cup unsalted natural peanut butter
¾ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
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The Healthier Mac N Cheese
The Healthier Mac N Cheese
Ingredients:
1 small butternut squash (about 1 pd), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups) -
Peanut Butter, Hazelnut Krispies
Peanut Butter, Hazelnut Krispies
Ingredients:
¾ cup unsalted natural peanut butter
¾ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
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The Importance of ‘Cleansing’ With a Whole Foods Diet – Tomorrow on “Real Life, Real Nutrition”
Join me tomorrow for "Real Life, Real Nutrition" - 9am PT/12 pm ET on The Real Mom TV network:
Click here tomorrow to... -
Say Bye-Bye to Bloating: 7 Healthy Habits for Better Digestion
Ever find yourself rushing through the day eating whatever you can, whenever you can?
Slamming down coffee and a muffin on the way to... -
This Week’s Happy, Healthy Ingredient: Quinoa
Considered “the mother of all grains" by the Native American Incas, quinoa (keen-wa) is best known for it's high protein and fiber content. Interestingly, quinoa... -
How to Grow Your Own Garden for Healthier Eating
Growing a garden may seem like a daunting task, especially if you've never done it before.
I admit, I've always been intimidated by the... -
“Five Sneaky Vegetables”: A Tale of Better Health
Imagine this...
Your kids wake up every morning requesting a fresh fruit smoothie or a hearty omelet loaded with broccoli, spinach and kale. ... -
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A Compelling Public Health Study Where Everybody Wins
Are you ready to imagine?
Play make believe for just a moment in this compelling scenario as stated by friend and colleague Jeff Olson: -
Health-Happy Ingredient: Woody, Needle-Like Leaves Baked in a Cake
ROSEMARY has quite a romantic history.
In Old England, rosemary was considered a sign of fidelity and was incorporated into costumes, gifts, and decorations... -
Health-Happy Ingredient: Pumpkin is More Than Just a Pie
What better ingredient to highlight the spirit of autumn than the good ol' pumpkin?
For Americans, the most popular way to eat a pumpkin... -
Six Skin-Saving Foods That You Can Spread on Toast
The chilly season is here, which brings the undesirable effects of cracked, dry, and blemished skin.
Expensive moisturizing products seem to be the answer,... -
Creative Ways to Balance Blood Sugar with Cinnamon
Welcome to my newest Blog feature: "Health Happy Ingredient of the Week".
Each week I'll feature a new spice, food, extract or oil. ... -
Keep Your Kids Active This Fall!
The chilling air of autumn brings you in from the outdoors into the cozy warmth of your home.
If you live in really cold... -
Day Five: When in Doubt, Honor Your Body's Wisdom
The other night when I was heading out for my run, I stopped to pay attention to how I was feeling. I was tired. It... -
Nutrition Tip: Don't Underestimate the Power of Fruits and Veggies
“Eat your fruit, eat your veggies!”
Do you remember hearing this when you were growing up?
And now that you’re a parent, do... -
Day Two: Being Mindful of Sweet Treats and The Impact on Blood Sugar
Having some carrot cake on my birthday was a joy! Especially with a scoop of my favorite cinnamon ice cream to top off my annual... -
For Better Health: Move Out of Fear and Into Inspired Action!
I heard a wonderful quote this weekend:
"Inaction is not only the RESULT, but the CAUSE of fear".
This really resonates with me,... -
The Many Health Wonders of Dark Chocolate
I'm all about a good piece of dark chocolate.
It is a great way to "pull out" of a meal with something that satisfies... -
Eating in Season
Have you ever bit into a peach in January to find it chalky, mushy and just generally unpalatable?
It's really no surprise. The reason... -
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... -
MaxSnacks – Having fun with food and exercise!
Max and I have so much fun putting cool snacks together. I also savor the time we spend together, so I make sure that at... -
Power-Boost After School Snacks
'Tis the season for afterschool activities and sporting events! Yet all the excitement of the school day can be draining for your child leaving them... -
Snack Ideas: Keep Them at 100-200 Calories
I wanted to share this list designed by James Rouse, ND and Debra Rouse, ND of www.optimumwellness.com. The list is simple and easy, yet their... -
Now SWIM!
I am so excited for this week! I'm heading to California with Max to visit family, and I can't wait to plop down on the... -
Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Manage Hypertension
If you have hypertension, your doctor will tell you to cut back on sodium. In fact, you need to aim for less than 1,000mg... -
Cooking Can Become a Healthy Habit…Even in a Busy World
I love to cook. It’s relaxing and a great way to connect with friends and family.
I also love to eat. So trying new... -
The Power of Commitment
"The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment" ~ Vince Lombardi
Often times when you hear the word "commitment",... -
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 –... -
Just a Beautiful Song
This is just a beautiful song that I love to listen to while running, walking in the park, or falling asleep at night. Someone special... -
It's Okay to Practice a Little "Tough Love"
I want to talk to you today about "tough love". What is this really? For some, the term "tough love" has a negative connotation -... -
Let Silence Do The Talking
Find ways to open up to the people you love...often it's more than words.
Another Day... -
Everyone Welcomes a Hand to Hold
As we band together as a family, a community, a nation and a planet, let's remember that we are always connected. In these times, let's... -
Look Into Your Heart and You'll Find Love
My son Max and I dance and sing to this song almost every day. It doesn't get much better!
I'm Yours
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Let Music Connect You to Your Spirit
Music has the ability to connect you with essential joy. Click on the link below. Please listen to this song when you first get up... -
Let Success Be Your Guide
Happy Monday!
"We've all heard that we have to learn from our mistakes, but I think it's more important to learn from successes. If... -
Sweet and Satisfying Substitutions to Sugar…Seriously!
Clients are always asking about natural sweeteners, so I wanted to post this information as a reference and include some recipes which I know you... -
The "In Between Time" Defines the Human Spirit
I went to a funeral service for a friend on Wednesday. One of the messages that stuck with me was something the bishop described as... -
Recogize People with Simple Gestures!
In business, we talk about the importance of recognition. Although most won't admit it, it is the single most popular motivator for people.
Think... -
Does a Flower Have to Work Hard to Bloom?: Living Your Life with EASE!
This morning I was reading over Deepok Chopra's "Seven Spiritual Laws of Success". He describes these Laws as the "Laws of Life" because Nature uses... -
What is Activity and What is REAL Exercise?
Open yourself to a new mindset! Where the chill of winter had you gauging your mood by the daily forecast, you can now brim with... -
What Are Your Capabilities?
Here is a follow up to yesterday's post about moving away from judgment and tapping into your GREATNESS!
"Our deepest fear is not that we... -
What is a Smart Dietary Plan for Your Child?
The United States is suffering from an obesity crisis. Although countless adults resolve on a daily basis to get lean and healthy for their long-term... -
Stop Judging and Move Into GREATNESS!
Yesterday a friend shared a thought with me. She said that when she is judging herself, she is probably judging other people. I can totally... -
Smile and The World Smiles Back
Smile and The World Smiles Back
From my travels in Bangkok, I share with you the wonderful people of Thailand, "The Land of... -
What is "TEAM"?
I woke this morning feeling so blessed to have such amazing people on my team - friends, family and colleagues who truly make a difference... -
How To Stay Focused
My coach Lisa Jimenez said this to me when I was in Bangkok for our Mastermind Retreat:
"The portal to focus is desire".
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Life!
Simple Tips for Every Day Living
We always want what is best for ourselves, and being in good health is no exception. Choosing to... -
Adjusting the Rudder
Let's talk a little about success versus failure. Throughout our lives, we decide that we are either one or the other. Now we might not... -
Teaching Kids the Character in Giving
Character is More about Giving, Than Receiving
A few days ago, my son had his friend Ethan over to play. As Ethan was leaving,... -
"Gentling Through"
Good Day Everyone!
A few years ago my mom sent me an article titled "Gentling Through". It was written by a woman who made...
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