By Jennifer Keirstead, Holistic Nutritionist Do you get the winter blues, and eat more sugar and junk food than you care to admit? The weather and season affect our mood and health in profound ways. The lack of sunlight affects our serotonin and melatonin levels and disrupts our circadian rhythm – the body’s internal clock […]
A delicious, light and satisfying meal. Keep the sun shinning on your dinner plate with this refreshing and fulfilling salad roll.
Does your career require you to travel? Whether you love or hate it, it doesn’t have be a dreaded journey of indigestion, poor sleep, stress and anxiety.
Is it possible to adopt a “spa retreat” state of mind along the way, so your cortisol isn’t sky high? With a bit of planning and intention, there are things you can do to stay more relaxed and calm amidst the hectic pace.
Summer is going on and on in the West Kootenays of British Columbia, and we’re still out exploring the beautiful mountains. Our fall program is well underway and each week, our guests are loving the golden light and balmy temperatures. October is a great month for spending days outside, especially as many people struggle with […]
Guests at Mountain Trek learn about the importance of time spent in nature for good health. Now there is a growing body of evidence showing exposure to nature is the root of good health and wellness. At Mountain Trek, we witness over and over the stress reduction and improved well-being of our guests each day, which contributes […]
Mulligatawny Soup also known as Curried Coconut Chicken soup is a perfect lunch or dinner. Enjoy Mountain Trek Spa Cuisine at home with this recipe.
By Jennifer Keirstead, Holistic Nutritionist Investigating “Healthy” Meal Replacements in a Wrapper It seems that in today’s fast-paced world, we’ve developed the need for quick snacks and meal replacements. Protein bars saturated the market in the 80’s and have since been widely accepted as a healthy snack, or a quick meal on-the-go. While these bars […]
If you’re thinking you’re legs are about to fall off, and sucking wind like crazy, signs are you’re doing a Tabata workout correctly. You may be wondering why anyone would intentionally do that to themselves, but there is a reason that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a go-to workout. This Japanese exercise import is super […]
By Jennifer Keirstead, Holistic Nutritionist Do you make your workday lunch, or buy one? That little thing called lunch can actually be holding you back from meeting your goals to eat better. We know, it’s not always easy to eat a healthy lunch. Sometimes, you might not have the energy in the morning to pack […]
