This simple, healthy chili recipe will not only warm you up but will pack your body full of nutrients and minerals. Black beans are an excellent source of magnesium, an important mineral for many processes in the body, including regulating muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure, as well as making protein, bone, and […]
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While the holidays are supposed to be a time to recharge, reset, and rejuvenate with friends and family, they often feel more like a drain on our energy. Maintaining a balance between your holiday traditions and indulgences and your health goals is the best way to stay healthy during the holidays. Below are our top […]
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Neuroscientists continue to discover that our well-being can actually be trained, just like our muscles. Our brain is the key component in this endeavor, and it’s all possible thanks to a principle called neuroplasticity, which states that our brains are constantly changing in response to our experiences and our lifestyle. Just like riding your bicycle every […]
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This healthy smoothie recipe from The Double Energy Twins, Judi and Shari Zucker, is a wonderful way to start your day. Packed full of energy, not caffeine, and antioxidants, this Blue and Green Tea Smoothie features decaffeinated green tea, blueberries, spinach, spirulina, and bananas. Ingredients (Serves 2-4) 2 C decaffeinated green tea, steeped and chilled […]
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We are lucky to have Mountain Trek alum, Claudine Chen-Young, write this piece about her experience with Mountain Trek, unprompted. Like many Mountain Trek guests, I’m an overworked, over-stressed, perpetually exhausted professional. Because of the busy work-life, I take extra pleasure in just stopping every now and then to soak in the peace, serenity, and […]
This recipe from The Double Energy Twins, Judi and Shari Zucker, is a tasty light salad that can be eaten alone or on top of mixed greens. Add a 1/2 cup of chopped black mission figs for an added sweet twist to the tangy salad. Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 cup uncooked quinoa, drained and rinsed […]
This full meal recipe is simple, easy to make, and packed full of nutrients and flavor. Chicken thighs, which are often overlooked for the breasts, are more forgiving and pack more flavor. Boneless skinless thighs are perfect for braising in this simple tomato sauce, which is packed full of nutrients. When you cook tomatoes, you […]
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Although a healthy diet and exercise are crucial to regulating blood sugar and preventing pre-diabetes, other factors are also proven to be at cause for insulin resistance. Anxiety and stress also have a major role to play in this condition. Read more in Kirkland’s blog.
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Perched beautifully atop a soft bed of buckwheat, this coconut curry shrimp will delight your tastebuds and your metabolism. Packed full of minerals and vitamins, shrimp is also an excellent source of protein. Coupled with a bright and fresh cabbage slaw that isn’t like any other slaw you’ve ever had, this meal has it all. […]
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This plant-based, gluten-free, protein and nutrient-rich soup will warm your belly and your tastebuds. Lentils, which are technically beans, were first cultivated in the Middle East some 10,000 years ago, and pack a gluten-free, protein punch. In fact, they have the second-highest protein count of any bean, taking second place to the soybean. Additionally, lentils are […]
Although a healthy diet and exercise are crucial to regulating blood sugar and preventing pre-diabetes, other factors are also proven to be at cause for insulin resistance. Anxiety and stress also have a major role to play in this condition. Read more in Kirkland’s blog.
Breakfast is the most contested meal of our day. It’s easily the hardest to do healthfully, as we’re always running to work and have no time to sit down. However, it’s also the most important meal of the day and can make or break your energy levels. Eating breakfast has been proven to boost anabolic […]
Beef and Black Bean Chili
/in Recipes /by adminThis simple, healthy chili recipe will not only warm you up but will pack your body full of nutrients and minerals. Black beans are an excellent source of magnesium, an important mineral for many processes in the body, including regulating muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure, as well as making protein, bone, and […]
How To Stay Healthy During The Holidays
/in Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminWhile the holidays are supposed to be a time to recharge, reset, and rejuvenate with friends and family, they often feel more like a drain on our energy. Maintaining a balance between your holiday traditions and indulgences and your health goals is the best way to stay healthy during the holidays. Below are our top […]
The four pillars of mental health
/in Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminNeuroscientists continue to discover that our well-being can actually be trained, just like our muscles. Our brain is the key component in this endeavor, and it’s all possible thanks to a principle called neuroplasticity, which states that our brains are constantly changing in response to our experiences and our lifestyle. Just like riding your bicycle every […]
Blue and Green Tea Smoothie
/in Recipes /by adminThis healthy smoothie recipe from The Double Energy Twins, Judi and Shari Zucker, is a wonderful way to start your day. Packed full of energy, not caffeine, and antioxidants, this Blue and Green Tea Smoothie features decaffeinated green tea, blueberries, spinach, spirulina, and bananas. Ingredients (Serves 2-4) 2 C decaffeinated green tea, steeped and chilled […]
Alumni Spotlight: Claudine-Chen Young
/in Alumni Stories /by adminWe are lucky to have Mountain Trek alum, Claudine Chen-Young, write this piece about her experience with Mountain Trek, unprompted. Like many Mountain Trek guests, I’m an overworked, over-stressed, perpetually exhausted professional. Because of the busy work-life, I take extra pleasure in just stopping every now and then to soak in the peace, serenity, and […]
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
/in Recipes /by adminThis recipe from The Double Energy Twins, Judi and Shari Zucker, is a tasty light salad that can be eaten alone or on top of mixed greens. Add a 1/2 cup of chopped black mission figs for an added sweet twist to the tangy salad. Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 cup uncooked quinoa, drained and rinsed […]
Tomato Braised Chicken Thighs with Spaghetti Squash & Baby Green salad with Nut Butter Vinaigrette
/in Recipes /by adminThis full meal recipe is simple, easy to make, and packed full of nutrients and flavor. Chicken thighs, which are often overlooked for the breasts, are more forgiving and pack more flavor. Boneless skinless thighs are perfect for braising in this simple tomato sauce, which is packed full of nutrients. When you cook tomatoes, you […]
Five Full Body Exercises for the Office
/in Fitness /by MountainTrek5 full-body exercises you can do anywhere to leave you feeling recharged and ready to tackle whatever’s next!
18 Ways To Improve Your Mental Health When Working From Home
/in Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminAlthough a healthy diet and exercise are crucial to regulating blood sugar and preventing pre-diabetes, other factors are also proven to be at cause for insulin resistance. Anxiety and stress also have a major role to play in this condition. Read more in Kirkland’s blog.
Coconut Curry Shrimp with Buckwheat and Cabbage Slaw with Lemon Vinaigrette
/in Recipes /by adminPerched beautifully atop a soft bed of buckwheat, this coconut curry shrimp will delight your tastebuds and your metabolism. Packed full of minerals and vitamins, shrimp is also an excellent source of protein. Coupled with a bright and fresh cabbage slaw that isn’t like any other slaw you’ve ever had, this meal has it all. […]
Recover From New Years’ Resolution Setbacks
/in Tips & Advice /by adminIt can take up to three months to create a new habit. When we waver during that period, it can be hard to get back on track. We’re here to help!
How To Balance Work And Play
/in Tips & Advice /by adminOur jobs are more time-consuming than ever. So how do we balance work and play? Here are 5 simple things you can do from your office to get started.
Curried Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
/in Recipes /by adminThis plant-based, gluten-free, protein and nutrient-rich soup will warm your belly and your tastebuds. Lentils, which are technically beans, were first cultivated in the Middle East some 10,000 years ago, and pack a gluten-free, protein punch. In fact, they have the second-highest protein count of any bean, taking second place to the soybean. Additionally, lentils are […]
How Stress Contributes To Diabetes
/in Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by KirkAlthough a healthy diet and exercise are crucial to regulating blood sugar and preventing pre-diabetes, other factors are also proven to be at cause for insulin resistance. Anxiety and stress also have a major role to play in this condition. Read more in Kirkland’s blog.
Yam Pancake with Poached Egg, Avocado, & Salsa
/in Recipes /by adminBreakfast is the most contested meal of our day. It’s easily the hardest to do healthfully, as we’re always running to work and have no time to sit down. However, it’s also the most important meal of the day and can make or break your energy levels. Eating breakfast has been proven to boost anabolic […]