Articles & Recipes
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Q&A: Why is sugar bad?
Q: Why is sugar so bad for us, and why is it so hard to avoid? A: First, let’s redefine “bad”. Sugar, or glucose, is not “bad” for us—in fact, it is an essential form of energy for the cells of our brain and body. Our tongue even has a specific taste bud allocated to…
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Pros and Cons of Keto, Whole30 + Intermittent Fasting
Are you thinking about trying a new diet? Quick fixes that jolt our systems are tempting to turn to, but we encourage lasting lifestyle changes. While fad diets may be tempting, there are both pros and cons to Keto, Whole30, and Intermittent Fasting. No diet is worth doing if you can’t do it for the…
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What The Navy SEALs Can Teach You About Yoga
While the Navy SEALs are some of the toughest, strongest, most resilient people on earth, Clair Diab, a former military yoga instructor notes “they often need more flexibility and balance.” Due to the high-stress nature of their job, a lot of SEALs constantly battle anxiety, poor sleep, and potentially, PTSD. Recently, the SEALs incorporated yoga…
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Alumni Spotlight: Simone McKinney
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…
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Detoxifying And Energizing: Morning Lemon Ginger Tea
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.
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No Noodle Lasagna
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…
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Q&A: How do I calm my anxiety?
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…
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Wasabi Crusted Halibut With Spinach & Chard Gomae
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.
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Q&A: What is OMAD and is it healthy?
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…
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The Truth About Superfoods
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…
