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Curried Butternut Squash Lentil Soup

This plant-based, gluten-free, protein and nutrient-rich soup will warm your belly and your tastebuds. Lentils, which are technically beans, were first cultivated in the Middle East some 10,000 years ago, and pack a gluten-free, protein punch. In fact, they have the second-highest protein count of any bean, taking second place to the soybean. Additionally, lentils are […]

How Stress Contributes To Diabetes

Although a healthy diet and exercise are crucial to regulating blood sugar and preventing pre-diabetes, other factors are also proven to be at cause for insulin resistance. Anxiety and stress also have a major role to play in this condition. Read more in Kirkland’s blog.

Yam Pancake with Poached Egg, Avocado, & Salsa

Breakfast is the most contested meal of our day. It’s easily the hardest to do healthfully, as we’re always running to work and have no time to sit down. However, it’s also the most important meal of the day and can make or break your energy levels. Eating breakfast has been proven to boost anabolic […]

Q&A: What is Burnout & How Do I Prevent It

Q: What is burnout, and how do I prevent and/or manage it? A: Burnout is a psychological state of physical and emotional exhaustion specifically related to occupational stress. Besides being characterized by feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, it includes increased negative or cynical feelings towards one’s job and reduced professional efficacy. The term “burnout” has […]

5 Wellness Questions To Ask Yourself

  Taking a moment to pause, reflect, and ask yourself a series of wellness questions is a great habit to include in your routine. As our comprehension of health evolves, we must continue to survey our wellness to ensure we are headed in the right direction. Today, understanding your health and wellness means asking yourself […]

Roasted Turkey Breast with Chimichurri, Roasted Yams, and Green Beans Amandine

This recipe is a cleaned up, healthy version of your typical Thanksgiving meal. Using only the healthiest, most nutrient dense components, this energy-packed recipe will eliminate the post meal nap by making healthy substitutes like swapping out your traditional marshmallow sweet potato casserole for yams baked with only two ingredients; olive oil and amino acids, using healthy […]

Alumni Spotlight: Karen Bishop

Among a list of emotional and physical achievements, Mountain Trek helped Karen Bishop realize her love of hiking. Since joining the program, she’s hiked to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, and many peaks from here to there. Here, Karen Bishop details how the Mountain Trek program helped transform her life, and she shares the one […]