Archive for September, 2009


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 climates, your kids will tend
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 was cold out and I
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 you find yourself repeating the
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 treat.  But it certainly played
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, as I see this all
I’m All About a Good Piece of Dark Chocolate


We've all been there right? Craving something sweet after a savory meal, and knowing that the gallon of ice cream in the fridge is calling our name.
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 you don't get the full
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
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 least 3-4 times per week
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 lacking energy for all those