By Jennifer Keirstead, Holistic Nutritionist Are you speed-eating, and getting a “food hangover”? Given that we rarely chew our food properly these days, you might say that chewing is somewhat of a lost art. In this fast-paced world of rushing here and there, we are literally shoving food down our throats, and inhaling our meals […]
Do you get by on just coffee every morning and react to a grumbling stomach around 11:00 am? “Oh ya, I should eat something.” If your last meal was the night before at 6:00 pm, you’ve gone all night and then most of the morning without any nutrition. That means your body has spent approximately […]
We all love eggs but did you know that not all eggs are created equal? You’ve probably heard of “free-range” before. According to Wikipedia, “free-range is a method of farming where animals are permitted to freely roam about. This principle allows the animals as much freedom as possible to live in a reasonably natural way.” […]
Unless you’re a Zen Monk in a monastery, stress is in your life, like it or not. It’s said that a little stress is healthy, but chronic stress can sneak up on us in today’s hectic world. Besides other health hazards it creates, did you know that chronic stress can prevent you from losing […]
Fitness Vacations aren’t just for people wanting to lose weight anymore. At Mountain Trek, we host people from all parts of the globe, ages and fitness levels, and occupation. In fact, one of the most fulfilling components of the job is meeting such a variety of amazing people wanting to make healthy changes in their […]
By Jennifer Keirstead, Holistic Nutritionist at Mountain Trek We’re told to brush our teeth, but what about our skin? Healthy skin needs to breathe. Rid it regularly of dry skin cells and the body will react by producing new skin cells more rapidly. Your skin will immediately feel silkier and on the long term, will […]
Portions: Women – 1 c. mixed green vegetables and ½ Tbs. Dressing Men – 1 ½ c. mixed green vegetables and Tbs. dressing
As people research their options of boot camp-style fitness programs, they often ask; “how long should I go for the most lasting impact?” And “How can I continue rapid weight loss after I’m back home?” Besides taking a break and unplugging from their busy lives for some adventure and unparalleled hiking terrain, for many people, quick […]
