Laying on her sofa reading a travel magazine article and recovering after wisdom teeth surgery, Simone McKinney discovered Mountain Trek. It turns out that Canada, beautiful lakes, and hiking are three of her favorite things in life so just one month later, Simone arrived in beautiful British Columbia for the last week of our 2017 season. We […]
Ginger tea in the morning is both detoxifying and energizing. What’s so special about ginger? It’s not just a food and spice. It’s a medicine. Learn more.
While a noodle-less lasagna may conjure visions of an unstructured mess, we find this healthy dinner dish to be amply supported by delicious layers of thinly-sliced zucchini, squash, and eggplant. Layered between these nutritious vegetables that we often overlook is mushroom, swiss chard, roasted red peppers, and cheese. We’ve provided the recipe for our delicious homemade […]
Q: How do I calm my anxiety? A: According to Harvard’s health scientists, anxiety and its family of stress disorders affect over 40 million Americans, and now with the fears generated from the COVID pandemic, it is on the rise. There is a wide range of anxiety and stress-related disorders. From constant worry to various […]
Rich, spicy and good for you. This calorie controlled main dish made with succulent halibut and crunchy wasabi peas will sweep you away with spicy flavours of Japanese cuisine.
Q: What is OMAD and is it healthy? A: OMAD means One Meal A Day. The “One Meal a Day” diet is gaining popularity for its simplicity and supposed benefits. The premise behind this eating plan is that you eat one meal a day—ONE meal, that’s it! You have a 1-hour eating window, where you […]
The term “superfood” has taken on a life of its own. Superfoods are commonly defined as “a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.” They consist primarily of dark green leafy vegetables, berries, fish, nuts, healthy oils (e.g. olive oil or avocado oil), and a few other nutrient power-houses. What is […]
Q: I am aching to go hiking and get out of the house, but it’s hot out. How do I stay safe and cool when hiking in the summer heat? A: Exercising outdoors has multiple health benefits including a 30% increase in calorie burn (compared to the same exercise and exertion indoors), a lowering of […]
This Cedar Plank Salmon and Grilled Asparagus recipe is a wonderful, healthy, summer grilling option—simple, easy to prep, and packed full of nutrients.
