With Spring upon us, it’s the perfect time to freshen up your kitchen and get your fridge staged for some mouthwatering seasonal recipes! 

Check out some great tips to keep things fresh and organized in your fridge from our dear friend Chef Mareya Ibrahim…

“Does this sound like you-

You take stock of your fridge and find foods that expired a year ago lurking around!

Or, you have a fridge that’s the home to a few sad ketchup packets and leftover Chinese cartons?

Just like a closet, refrigerators can be very overwhelming! Let’s dive into some simple ideas of how to keep it organized, your family healthier, and YOU sane!

There’s nothing more disheartening than reaching into the fridge to find the $7 organic berries are covered in moldy sweaters and the spinach has wilted and discharged green slime all over the floor of the crisper. Here’s how to avoid this crime scene.

• THE TOP SHELF: Stock it with ingredients that help you create...

We thought it would be encouraging to check-in with one of our amazing RISE Expert Faculty… the one Dr. Mark Hyman! We thought we’d glean a few of his favorite ways to strengthen and fortify our health for the journey ahead.

 “Above all, we have to stay healthy. Here are a few things I've been focusing on over the last few weeks to support my immunity:"

1. A whole-foods, nutrient-dense diet.

Our immune system relies on nutrient-dense whole foods to function well. Vegetables are the foundation of a nourishing diet, and they provide so many immune-supporting nutrients like vitamin C (red bell peppers, broccoli, and spinach) and carotenoids (carrots, sweet potatoes, and kale). Aim for two servings of fruits and eight or more servings of vegetables a day! (A serving is half a cup.)

Berries, pasture-raised meats, and nuts and seeds are also nutritional powerhouses that will hold up great in the freezer, so you can stay stocked without going out.

2. Cut out...

Superfood Snack

Base:

1 cup almond butter or sunflower butter
1 cup almond flour or gluten free oat flour
1/3 cup raw agave nectar, coconut nectar or 4 drops stevia
2 tbsp raw cacao (optional)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp sea salt

 Directions

1) Process these ingredients in the food processor with an s blade in place until a dough ball forms or 

2) Process in a bowl with a spatula until well combined into a dough ball

Both options work in minutes!

Then scoop 2 tbsp per snack and roll in your personal selection of the following: 

coconut flakes (chopped)
hemp seeds
chopped raw pumpkin seed
coconut flour 

Now you have an amazing Superfood Snack to enjoy all week- enjoy 1-2 per serving. These do not need to be refrigerated but you may prefer them cold.

This recipe is a favorite of our Group Coaching Program at RISE! by our nutritionist Chef Jenny.

Exercise can obviously benefit your physical fitness. But did you know that finding movement you enjoy can improve your spiritual, relational and emotional fitness, too?

Studies show that movement has clear mental health benefits that affect everything from your productivity and relationships at work to your home life and the way you relate to your kids. Here are some ways weaving in more movement can improve your health, relationships and so much more...

You’ll Feel Better About Yourself. Research has shown that along with boosting metabolism, exercise boosts confidence! Improved self-esteem is something others notice. In study after study, scientists have found a significant connection between how we perceive ourselves and the strength and health of our relationships with others.

You’ll Have More Energy. Science hasn’t figured out a way to make more time in the day (sorry), but it has figured out that the more energetic you are, the better use...

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 medium head cauliflower, stemmed and cut into bite-size florets
• 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, chopped
• 1 cup chopped kale
• 2 teaspoons ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 can full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

1. In a medium stock pot, heat the coconut oil for 30 seconds on medium heat.

2. Add the cumin seeds and stir until they start to sputter. Then add the onions and cook for another minute, and then, add the tomatoes, stir and cook for a few more minutes until the tomatoes soften.

3. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir together. Cover the pan and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to keep from burning.

4. Ladle the soup into 4 serving bowls and enjoy! Leftover stew can be stored in air-tight container and...

We wanted to share with you the power of relationships in action...I (Sean) would have never imagined a simple hike, with a group of dear friends would turn into such a wonderful transcendent experience. Our hope, in sharing just a few of the highlights of our trip will encourage and strengthen you. We hope you enjoy it!

Leading researchers, from all over the world, have concluded regular physical activity and exercise, healthy eating, quitting smoking and or managing stress, while all important, are not the most powerful interventions to improve one’s health. What is the source that generates the most power and energy to live well and be happy according to leading scientists? 

If you guessed “healthy relationships” you’d be correct! In fact, according to medical scientists, the three relational sources which influence your physical health more than anything else is; Love, deeply connecting with others and friendship. You mean it’s not...

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon, plus a pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 4 (6-ounce) boneless, skin-on wild salmon fillets
• 5 1⁄2 ounces baby arugula
• 1 Belgian endive, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

Directions

1. Combine the vinegar, caraway seeds, mustard seeds, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper in a large bowl. Add the cucumbers and stir to coat. Let stand, stirring occasionally, while you prepare the salmon.

2. Heat a well-seasoned stovetop grill pan or large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the flesh side of the salmon fillets with 1⁄4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Place the fillets, skin-side up, in the pan and cook until the flesh releases easily from the bottom, about 5...

People decide to detox for all kinds of different reasons. Practiced by cultures around the world, incorporating a detox into your self-care routine is all about resting, cleansing and nourishing your body from the inside out. 

By removing and eliminating toxins, while feeding your body with healthy nutrients, a detox is the quickest way to feel better, revitalize your health and supercharge your weight loss.

Three times a year we offer a time to come together and revitalize our health with a 10-day detox. If you’ve been considering trying one but aren’t sure, check out just a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy... 

1. Weight Loss and Management

There are many reasons to do a detox besides losing weight. But if weight loss is one of your goals, a detox diet can be a great way to jumpstart your progress.

2. More Energy

An energy boost is one of the first benefits of detoxing you’ll notice. Detoxing takes away foods that cause energy crashes, leaving you...

Well, April has arrived and Spring has sprung.  And we are so thankful to be ushering it in with you!

We’re expectant about the small ways we can create new beginnings…

...to leave some old ways behind and to usher in something new.

Spring is the perfect time to reflect on a few ways you can gently restore and rebuild the areas of your life that matter most. 

Wouldn’t it be great to take the pressure off to improve – even if, despite all your efforts to grow that your life isn’t exactly where you want it to be right now…

…and instead shift your focus to think of a few things that could add refreshment to your life. 

Check out what Philippians 1:6 has to say on the topic...

Bottom line is your history is not your destiny. And last season's setbacks can set the stage for a comeback now.

So this week we want you to take a fresh look at the little things that really nourish your life…

…we encourage you to take a...