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/
This powerful green smoothie, fortified with kale is perfect for breakfast, post morning workout snack or workout recovery drink. Find the recipe here.
Maintaining a regular sleep-wake cycle in the darker winter months is vital to staying healthy and combating Seasonal Affective Disorder. Also it's important to maintain proper nutrition as well. Combined these tips can help beat the winter blues.
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This delicious soup will warm your heart and your bones as the days get colder. Our gourmet chefs prepare our spa cuisine focusing our your bodies’ nutritional needs without sacrificing taste and experience. Eating healthy never tasted so good. Check out a what a typical day at luxury weight loss boot camp can be for you.
What better way to see out the old, and ring in the New Year than walking on top of the snow, breathing fresh air in a winter wonderland, while melting off inches from holiday indulgence? Our popular Winter Snowshoe Program is a fun and adventurous way to burn an average of 450 to 550 calories […]
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Getting a Handle on Emotional Eating During the holiday season, eating healthy can be hard when you are surrounded by temptation. The holidays can also be stressful and trigger psychological reasons to munch, even though we’re not hungry. Whether it’s due to loneliness, or to distract from an issue brewing in our life, it’s tempting […]
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Our Greek Feta & Turkey Stew is the perfect fall lunch recipe. Packed full of protein, fiber, and vitamins, this soup is a great recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers. Use fresh feta atop your stew to add a layer of depth to the flavor profile. INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) 16-20 oz turkey breast Olive oil ¾ c. […]
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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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/
Green Goddess Smoothie
/1 Comment/in Recipes /by adminThis powerful green smoothie, fortified with kale is perfect for breakfast, post morning workout snack or workout recovery drink. Find the recipe here.
Sleep Tips for Beating the Winter Blues
/in Sleep /by adminMaintaining a regular sleep-wake cycle in the darker winter months is vital to staying healthy and combating Seasonal Affective Disorder. Also it's important to maintain proper nutrition as well. Combined these tips can help beat the winter blues.
Minestrone with Grass-Fed Beef Recipe
/3 Comments/in Recipes /by adminThis delicious soup will warm your heart and your bones as the days get colder. Our gourmet chefs prepare our spa cuisine focusing our your bodies’ nutritional needs without sacrificing taste and experience. Eating healthy never tasted so good. Check out a what a typical day at luxury weight loss boot camp can be for you.
Why Snowshoeing is the Ultimate Winter Workout
/in Fitness /by adminWhat better way to see out the old, and ring in the New Year than walking on top of the snow, breathing fresh air in a winter wonderland, while melting off inches from holiday indulgence? Our popular Winter Snowshoe Program is a fun and adventurous way to burn an average of 450 to 550 calories […]
The Discomfort of too much “Comfort” Food
/in Nutrition /by adminGetting a Handle on Emotional Eating During the holiday season, eating healthy can be hard when you are surrounded by temptation. The holidays can also be stressful and trigger psychological reasons to munch, even though we’re not hungry. Whether it’s due to loneliness, or to distract from an issue brewing in our life, it’s tempting […]
Greek Feta and Turkey Stew
/1 Comment/in Recipes /by adminOur Greek Feta & Turkey Stew is the perfect fall lunch recipe. Packed full of protein, fiber, and vitamins, this soup is a great recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers. Use fresh feta atop your stew to add a layer of depth to the flavor profile. INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) 16-20 oz turkey breast Olive oil ¾ c. […]
Nutrition Tips for Beating the Winter Blues
/in Nutrition /by adminBy 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 […]
Fresh Salad Rolls With Almond-Lime Dressing
/in Recipes /by adminA delicious, light and satisfying meal. Keep the sun shinning on your dinner plate with this refreshing and fulfilling salad roll.
Stress Less on Your Business Trip
/in Relaxation /by adminDoes 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 Lovin’ Health Spa Vacation All This Fall
/in Tips & Advice /by adminSummer 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 […]
Mother Nature is the Pill for Real Health
/in Tips & Advice /by adminGuests 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 Curried Coconut Chicken Soup
/1 Comment/in Recipes /by adminMulligatawny Soup also known as Curried Coconut Chicken soup is a perfect lunch or dinner. Enjoy Mountain Trek Spa Cuisine at home with this recipe.
Are Protein Bars Really a Health Food?
/in Nutrition /by adminBy 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 […]
Tabata Training: The 4 Minute Miracle
/in Fitness /by adminIf 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 […]