The holidays are a time for family, warmth and indulging — but too often people go totally off-track and end up messing with their sleep habits, getting lax on their fitness regimen, or putting un a couple of unwanted pounds from holiday festivities. However, with an empathetic attitude towards the self and a solid plan, […]
This dish is great any day but makes an especially fantastic holiday meal in lieu of a whole chicken and fixings. The savory mushroom stuffing coils through the rolled chicken to produce spiral discs when sliced. Guests will think you have made an exceptional effort, but the preparation is actually simple. We think of it […]
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The short answer? The Mountain Trek program seeks to balance your hormones for optimal health. For most people, caffeine increases cortisol — and cortisol negatively impacts your metabolism. Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone, and it operates inversely to DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) — the “youth” or “rejuvenating hormone.” DHEA builds muscle, burns calories, and lowers […]
Pumpkin might not be an obvious addition to chili, but we find it gives body. On cool days, pumpkin chili really hits the spot with the smoky, spicy flavors. Serves 4. INGREDIENTS 5 cup beef stock 2 cup canned, diced tomatoes 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 cup carrot, diced 1 cup celery, diced 1 1/2 […]
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Oftentimes conversations about health focus solely on physical needs, but in order to achieve true vitality, we must look beyond the basics of water, food, shelter, and sleep. Humans have mental needs (creativity, learning, meditation), emotional needs (relationship, sharing of feelings, feelings of belonging), and spiritual needs (need for inspiration, contemplation, beauty, and context). Checking […]
This soup is named for the founder of our rural area, Ainsworth Hot Springs. We imagine a hot pot of earthy soup like this would have fed the miners toiling away on the nearby mountains a century ago. We’ve innovated with a little coconut milk to build a creamy base and added protein. Our Captain Ainsworth’s […]
Did you know? Humans are the only mammals that don’t prioritize sleep above all else. This is the time when your body and brain rest and reboot, and healthy sleep is crucial for long-term health and vitality — it’s as important as nutrition and fitness, but is usually the first thing that falls off our […]
Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health And Happiness by Dr. Qing Li invites you to the world and art of Japanese “Shinrin-Yoku,” or “forest bath.” Dr. Li — one of the world’s leading experts on how time spent in deep nature improves health and lives — writes beautifully and persuasively about the […]
https://www.mountaintrek.com/wp-content/uploads/Mountain_Trek_Logo.png00Natalie Placekhttps://www.mountaintrek.com/wp-content/uploads/Mountain_Trek_Logo.pngNatalie Placek2018-08-07 10:27:192018-08-07 10:27:19The Rise of “Forest Bathing” — And How Forests Reset Your Hormones
As we all experience, it’s a difficult task to prioritize time for exercise and maintain fitness. Between work responsibilities, balancing home life, children and travel, it’s easy to de-prioritize exercise. And when people do think about exercise, it’s often cardio. To be sure, cardio is an efficient calorie burner. However, don’t forget stretching and support […]
Our chef, Bonnie, brought this recipe from her café years ago and we still use it. The kale can be served with your choice of dressing but we usually use a cilantro-lime concoction. We’ve included an Indian raita to serve with the chicken and recommend baked squash rings as a bright accompaniment. Serves 4. INGREDIENTS […]
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We love this dip as a dressing on salads or cooked vegetables – just dilute with a little rice vinegar or lemon juice and water. If you are serving as a dip, sprinkle with a bit of chopped roasted almonds or seeds. Serves 4. INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp Bragg’s Liquid Aminos or soy sauce 1/8 tsp […]
If there’s one challenge to maintaining a well-balanced, nutritious diet, it’s eating out. Whether for work, travel or convenience, restaurant food is incredibly high in calories and can derail even the best of diets. Check out our tips for navigating restaurant menus so you can stay on track. Before You Arrive At The Restaurant, Determine […]
Our granola gets dressed up with the addition of fresh fruit and yogurt when served in a parfait glass. We love organic phytonutrient-rich berries and kiwis. Use other types of rolled grains for variety. Our granola breakfast bowl serves 4. INGREDIENTS 1/4 tsp almond extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp coconut oil 2 cup fresh […]
Solo wellness travel is growing in popularity, as individuals realize the value of recharging alone — without all the responsibilities of home to bring with them. This is something we’ve long known and treasured at Mountain Trek: the return to the self while spending time in deep nature. Check out the top three reasons why […]
https://www.mountaintrek.com/wp-content/uploads/Mountain_Trek_Logo.png00Natalie Placekhttps://www.mountaintrek.com/wp-content/uploads/Mountain_Trek_Logo.pngNatalie Placek2018-03-26 12:09:392018-03-26 12:09:39Why You Should Take Your Next Wellness Trip Solo
In conversations about wellness, you may have seen “self-care” pop up. We believe self-care is crucial to whole-self wellness and lifelong vitality — but what we don’t talk about when we talk about self-care is the underlying value that makes it possible. First Things First: What Is Self-Care? Self-care is anything you do deliberately to […]
5 Steps To A Merry, Healthful Holiday
/in Habits to Health, Nutrition, Tips & Advice /by Natalie PlacekThe holidays are a time for family, warmth and indulging — but too often people go totally off-track and end up messing with their sleep habits, getting lax on their fitness regimen, or putting un a couple of unwanted pounds from holiday festivities. However, with an empathetic attitude towards the self and a solid plan, […]
Spiral Chicken with Mashed Cauliflower and Cranberry Recipe
/in Recipes /by adminThis dish is great any day but makes an especially fantastic holiday meal in lieu of a whole chicken and fixings. The savory mushroom stuffing coils through the rolled chicken to produce spiral discs when sliced. Guests will think you have made an exceptional effort, but the preparation is actually simple. We think of it […]
Why There’s No Caffeine At Mountain Trek
/in Detox, Habits to Health, Nutrition, Relaxation /by Natalie PlacekThe short answer? The Mountain Trek program seeks to balance your hormones for optimal health. For most people, caffeine increases cortisol — and cortisol negatively impacts your metabolism. Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone, and it operates inversely to DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) — the “youth” or “rejuvenating hormone.” DHEA builds muscle, burns calories, and lowers […]
Smoky Pumpkin Chili with Organic Beef
/in Recipes /by adminPumpkin might not be an obvious addition to chili, but we find it gives body. On cool days, pumpkin chili really hits the spot with the smoky, spicy flavors. Serves 4. INGREDIENTS 5 cup beef stock 2 cup canned, diced tomatoes 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 cup carrot, diced 1 cup celery, diced 1 1/2 […]
Struggling With Your Fitness + Nutrition Regimen? Ask Yourself These 6 Questions.
/in Fitness, Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by Natalie PlacekOftentimes conversations about health focus solely on physical needs, but in order to achieve true vitality, we must look beyond the basics of water, food, shelter, and sleep. Humans have mental needs (creativity, learning, meditation), emotional needs (relationship, sharing of feelings, feelings of belonging), and spiritual needs (need for inspiration, contemplation, beauty, and context). Checking […]
Captain Ainsworth’s Classic Fall Soup
/in Tips & Advice /by adminThis soup is named for the founder of our rural area, Ainsworth Hot Springs. We imagine a hot pot of earthy soup like this would have fed the miners toiling away on the nearby mountains a century ago. We’ve innovated with a little coconut milk to build a creamy base and added protein. Our Captain Ainsworth’s […]
How To Prioritize Sleep
/in Relaxation, Sleep /by Natalie PlacekDid you know? Humans are the only mammals that don’t prioritize sleep above all else. This is the time when your body and brain rest and reboot, and healthy sleep is crucial for long-term health and vitality — it’s as important as nutrition and fitness, but is usually the first thing that falls off our […]
The Rise of “Forest Bathing” — And How Forests Reset Your Hormones
/in Tips & Advice /by Natalie PlacekForest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health And Happiness by Dr. Qing Li invites you to the world and art of Japanese “Shinrin-Yoku,” or “forest bath.” Dr. Li — one of the world’s leading experts on how time spent in deep nature improves health and lives — writes beautifully and persuasively about the […]
Our Favorite Bodyweight Exercises
/in Fitness, Tips & Advice /by Natalie PlacekAs we all experience, it’s a difficult task to prioritize time for exercise and maintain fitness. Between work responsibilities, balancing home life, children and travel, it’s easy to de-prioritize exercise. And when people do think about exercise, it’s often cardio. To be sure, cardio is an efficient calorie burner. However, don’t forget stretching and support […]
Yogurt Marinated Chicken with Massaged Kale
/in Recipes /by adminOur chef, Bonnie, brought this recipe from her café years ago and we still use it. The kale can be served with your choice of dressing but we usually use a cilantro-lime concoction. We’ve included an Indian raita to serve with the chicken and recommend baked squash rings as a bright accompaniment. Serves 4. INGREDIENTS […]
Golden Almond Butter Dip Recipe
/in Recipes /by adminWe love this dip as a dressing on salads or cooked vegetables – just dilute with a little rice vinegar or lemon juice and water. If you are serving as a dip, sprinkle with a bit of chopped roasted almonds or seeds. Serves 4. INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp Bragg’s Liquid Aminos or soy sauce 1/8 tsp […]
Our Secrets For Navigating Restaurant Menus
/in Habits to Health, Nutrition, Tips & Advice, Weight Loss /by Natalie PlacekIf there’s one challenge to maintaining a well-balanced, nutritious diet, it’s eating out. Whether for work, travel or convenience, restaurant food is incredibly high in calories and can derail even the best of diets. Check out our tips for navigating restaurant menus so you can stay on track. Before You Arrive At The Restaurant, Determine […]
Mountain Trek Granola Breakfast Bowl
/in Recipes /by adminOur granola gets dressed up with the addition of fresh fruit and yogurt when served in a parfait glass. We love organic phytonutrient-rich berries and kiwis. Use other types of rolled grains for variety. Our granola breakfast bowl serves 4. INGREDIENTS 1/4 tsp almond extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp coconut oil 2 cup fresh […]
Why You Should Take Your Next Wellness Trip Solo
/in Relaxation, Tips & Advice /by Natalie PlacekSolo wellness travel is growing in popularity, as individuals realize the value of recharging alone — without all the responsibilities of home to bring with them. This is something we’ve long known and treasured at Mountain Trek: the return to the self while spending time in deep nature. Check out the top three reasons why […]
The Key To Self-Care: Deservedness
/in Tips & Advice /by adminIn conversations about wellness, you may have seen “self-care” pop up. We believe self-care is crucial to whole-self wellness and lifelong vitality — but what we don’t talk about when we talk about self-care is the underlying value that makes it possible. First Things First: What Is Self-Care? Self-care is anything you do deliberately to […]