HEALTH&WELLNESS BLOG
Eat What is Best for You
At The Ranch, we don’t promote one particular diet. It may seem like we are promoting a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle, as that is what we serve for the week our guests are with us, but this is because we are … Continue reading
TEDTalks
. I know a few of our guests have attended TED Conferences over the years and I’m sure many have watched some of the videos online. In case you have never heard of TED, it is a non-profit organization that … Continue reading
Nutrient & Calorie Dense Foods
Every week at The Ranch our guests are surprised by how full they feel eating a 1200-1500 calorie diet. Typically when we think of what that might be, it’s not a lot on our plates. Yet, at The Ranch it … Continue reading
Natural Products Expo West
Going to the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim was like winning the Golden Ticket to visit the Wonka Factory. There were 2,428 companies representing a wide variety of food, supplement and body products. The shear number of booths was … Continue reading
A One Pot, Quick Meal
I do enjoy cooking, but sometimes I’m feeling rather lazy. It may not help that I frequently am just making dinner for myself. Having a few dishes you can make quickly helps immensely. I try to have about 1/2 my … Continue reading
NOLS Inspired Gado-gado Sauce
Lately, I have been obsessing over Gado-gado. I first had the dish, when I was backpacking in Patagonia with NOLS. It was an immensely filling dish that satisfied our hungry selves. In the backcountry, we ate it with pasta. Right … Continue reading
Where to Dine in Santa Monica
Our meeting location is The Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica to drive to The Ranch. Many of our guests choose to arrive early or stick around for a bit to enjoy Santa Monica and give themselves some time to … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
Hoppin’ John is a traditional Southern New Year’s Day dish. We typically serve this on Saturday to celebrate a New Healthy Year as our guests depart. The Black Eyed Peas are for good luck and the greens are for good … Continue reading
Chocolate Tarts
I finally made the Raw Pumpkin Pie and had some of the leftover crust I was trying to figure out what to do with. One dessert I’ve enjoyed more than I maybe should, is the Chocolate Mint Miracle Tarts by … Continue reading
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
It took me until my 30s to appreciate brussels sprouts. Now I enjoy them whole heartedly and winter is the best time to eat them. This recipe is a Ranch original created by Nutritional Alchemist, Kurt Steeber. They make a … Continue reading
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Kate is our resident Blogger and one of our Senior Program Guides. She holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from Ithaca College and completed the longest course, the Patagonia Year, at the National Outdoor Leadership School despite having never camped previously. She holds a number of certifications from a variety of fitness organizations including: NASM, MAT, Paul Chek, Sonic Yoga, Yoga Works and Hanna Somatics. Kate has over 10 years of experience in the fitness field. Her passion for learning and improving how we view Health and Wellness brought her to The Ranch.