We love hummus as a snack! This recipe will take you minutes to make and is perfect for nibbling on the weekend or for a mid-afternoon bite in the office. Serve with your favorite cut-up fresh (organic) raw vegetables. It’s another favorite dip from the Mountain Trek kitchen that can be served with fresh vegetables or […]
When Deborah Stone joined us last year for a health and fitness vacation, she gained more than just a renewed sense of vitality; facing personal challenges in a nurturing atmosphere can bring people together.
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Spas of America has listed its best Canadian spas of 2012, and we’re honoured to have been with such strong company. We are open seasonally, with our main focus being the summer ReBoot and Renewal in BC, and shorter programs in the Winter and in Mexico.
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When Paul Horne joined us at Mountain Trek last summer, he was on a mission to visit the hottest fitness retreats in North America and find out for himself if 7 Days is enough to shift into a healthy lifestyle. Read his article to find out what he discovered.
Lowering stress and having a healthy diet are two great approaches for preventing pre-diabetes and ultimately Type II diabetes. Limiting processed foods, increasing the variety of healthy choices and ensuring a balanced variety of trace minerals will keep blood sugars in check. Read more about nutrition from Jennifer in the blog…
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Looking for a gift for a special guy, maybe for yourself? Gear Patrol wants to help you find that perfect gift, with a Top 12 list of great stuff for active guys. The list culminates with number 12 – a hiking trek in Peru with Mountain Trek. Read more in the article, and check out our Peru page. You have until March 15 to decide on the trip of a lifetime.
Cynthia Dial wondered if she could shift from being a savvy urbanite to a sturdy hiker. Her everyday fitness was enough though to get started with a fitness vacation retreat, so she decided to take the leap. Read more to find out about Cynthia’s experience at Mountain Trek last summer…
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Last summer, entertainment lawyer and travel writer Lynn Burshstein joined us to explore the mountains and transform her lifestyle. Here’s her review of the Mountain Trek experience on “Delectably Chic!”.
When you exercise, a number of positive things happen, including the release of chemicals called endorphins, which triggers a euphoric feeling. Exercise can elevate mood, and decrease lethargy. Read more in Cathy’s blog.
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Kale seems to be the new, up and coming super food because it’s loaded with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. Find out more about kale in Jennifer Keirsteads’s blog post.
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Sprouted grain bread is becoming mainstream, and for good reason. Sprouting makes seeds come to life, as they literally begin to grow little shoots, making their nutrients more digestible. Whole grains naturally contain valuable vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins, and phytochemicals; sprouting makes these valuable nutrients more bio-available. Read more…
The body’s ability to heal itself has always amazed me. I suffered from asthma my entire childhood and now I’ve been puffer-free for over 15 years. I attribute my healing to listening to my body’s cues. These are the little, hidden messages your body gives you; its way of communicating. My asthma was a clue, a sign of my body’s obvious distress but I just wasn’t listening.
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It’s pretty easy to get into a rut – eating patterns, inactivity, stress and lack of adequate rest all settle into a predictable rhythm. Each January, many of us plan to transform our lifestyle, but those high hopes can fizzle. Here are 10 tips to help you make transformation a reality. Focus on one or […]
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This open-faced manna bread sandwich is delicious and nutritious, with plenty of absorbable vitamins and minerals. Make one today! https://www.mountaintrek.com/manna-bread-sandwich/
Falafel
/2 Comments/in Recipes /by adminFalafels are the perfect punch of protein! Try this recipe for a casual weekend dinner.
Creamy Hummus with Artichokes
/in Recipes /by adminWe love hummus as a snack! This recipe will take you minutes to make and is perfect for nibbling on the weekend or for a mid-afternoon bite in the office. Serve with your favorite cut-up fresh (organic) raw vegetables. It’s another favorite dip from the Mountain Trek kitchen that can be served with fresh vegetables or […]
It’s More than Just Transformation
/in Press /by adminWhen Deborah Stone joined us last year for a health and fitness vacation, she gained more than just a renewed sense of vitality; facing personal challenges in a nurturing atmosphere can bring people together.
Spas of America Lists Best Canadian Spas
/in Press /by adminSpas of America has listed its best Canadian spas of 2012, and we’re honoured to have been with such strong company. We are open seasonally, with our main focus being the summer ReBoot and Renewal in BC, and shorter programs in the Winter and in Mexico.
Passport Magazine – The Fitness Vacation
/in Press /by adminWhen Paul Horne joined us at Mountain Trek last summer, he was on a mission to visit the hottest fitness retreats in North America and find out for himself if 7 Days is enough to shift into a healthy lifestyle. Read his article to find out what he discovered.
How your Diet can Kick Pre-Diabetes to the Curb
/in Nutrition /by adminLowering stress and having a healthy diet are two great approaches for preventing pre-diabetes and ultimately Type II diabetes. Limiting processed foods, increasing the variety of healthy choices and ensuring a balanced variety of trace minerals will keep blood sugars in check. Read more about nutrition from Jennifer in the blog…
Gear Patrol – Gifts for Guys
/in Press /by adminLooking for a gift for a special guy, maybe for yourself? Gear Patrol wants to help you find that perfect gift, with a Top 12 list of great stuff for active guys. The list culminates with number 12 – a hiking trek in Peru with Mountain Trek. Read more in the article, and check out our Peru page. You have until March 15 to decide on the trip of a lifetime.
Abandon the Heels for a Heath Retreat
/in Press /by adminCynthia Dial wondered if she could shift from being a savvy urbanite to a sturdy hiker. Her everyday fitness was enough though to get started with a fitness vacation retreat, so she decided to take the leap. Read more to find out about Cynthia’s experience at Mountain Trek last summer…
Mountain Trek: The Transformation Vacation
/in Press /by adminLast summer, entertainment lawyer and travel writer Lynn Burshstein joined us to explore the mountains and transform her lifestyle. Here’s her review of the Mountain Trek experience on “Delectably Chic!”.
Battling the Winter Blues with Exercise
/in Fitness /by adminWhen you exercise, a number of positive things happen, including the release of chemicals called endorphins, which triggers a euphoric feeling. Exercise can elevate mood, and decrease lethargy. Read more in Cathy’s blog.
King Kale
/in Nutrition /by adminKale seems to be the new, up and coming super food because it’s loaded with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. Find out more about kale in Jennifer Keirsteads’s blog post.
How is Sprouted Grain Bread Different?
/in Nutrition /by adminSprouted grain bread is becoming mainstream, and for good reason. Sprouting makes seeds come to life, as they literally begin to grow little shoots, making their nutrients more digestible. Whole grains naturally contain valuable vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins, and phytochemicals; sprouting makes these valuable nutrients more bio-available. Read more…
Letting the Body Heal
/in Sleep /by adminThe body’s ability to heal itself has always amazed me. I suffered from asthma my entire childhood and now I’ve been puffer-free for over 15 years. I attribute my healing to listening to my body’s cues. These are the little, hidden messages your body gives you; its way of communicating. My asthma was a clue, a sign of my body’s obvious distress but I just wasn’t listening.
Be the Change: 10 Tips for Transformation
/in Tips & Advice /by adminIt’s pretty easy to get into a rut – eating patterns, inactivity, stress and lack of adequate rest all settle into a predictable rhythm. Each January, many of us plan to transform our lifestyle, but those high hopes can fizzle. Here are 10 tips to help you make transformation a reality. Focus on one or […]
Manna Bread Sandwich
/in Recipes /by adminThis open-faced manna bread sandwich is delicious and nutritious, with plenty of absorbable vitamins and minerals. Make one today! https://www.mountaintrek.com/manna-bread-sandwich/