Lily’s HIIT workout
Post by Lily Gil, Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor at Nourish Northwest Fall is certainly upon us, and while I definitely prefer a nice chill in the air to sweltering 90 plus degree days, it can certainly put a damper on those outdoor workouts….
An Active Lifestyle
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian, Personal Trainer and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest When I was in college I thought of myself as an active person. I worked out 2-3 times/week at the campus gym and sometimes did leg…
You Have to Take a Break
Post by Natalie McClure, Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, Nourish Northwest So the day came. The day when those scary 6 words were uttered…You Have To Take A Break. Today, I was sitting in my chiropractor’s office when she broke the ‘taking the break…
Recipe: Peanut Sauce
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian & Cooking Instructor at Nourish Northwest Peanut sauce is a versatile, balanced sauce that uses many kitchen staples. I love it tossed with warm noodles or rice and lots of sautéed vegetables. It is comfort food…
What Is The Deal With Cleanses?
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest You are probably sick of hearing the words “cleanse” and “detox” in the media. Like many ways of eating, cleanses or detoxes (I will use these words interchangeably) have been popularized by celebrities and…
Change Your Fitness Routine with the Seasons!
Post by Natalie McClure, Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor at Nourish Northwest As temperatures drop and fall is settling in, my workouts change just like my wardrobe. Fall is without a doubt my most favorite season. I love the crisp air, the smell of…
Recipe:Immune Boosting Carrot Soup
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian & Cooking Instructor at Nourish Northwest I cannot believe we have never posted this recipe. It is the single most frequently made soup of Nourish Northwest. I estimate we have made at least 100 batches of this…
Boost Your Immunity with this Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest It’s happening already, all around us people are getting sick. Even both Paula and I have been feeling something coming on so we rushed down to the Herb Shoppe to buy some elderberries. Last…
Being Present
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian, Personal Trainer and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest I recently returned from a two week vacation, which seemed like an eternity. My fiance and I spent the time road tripping down to Yosemite National Park and back. It was an…
Preventing Postural Distortions
Post by Natalie McClure, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor at Nourish Northwest In my last blog post, I talked about how postural distortions affect your movement and ultimately, your fitness goals. To prevent the forward head, rounding of the shoulders postural distortion that many of…
Project Husband Continues
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest One month ago, I wrote a post on starting a gluten- and dairy-free diet for my husband, Owen. And oh, what a project is was. Owen did an impressive job of avoiding free pizza,…
How to Can Tomato Sauce
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest Let me start by saying I am no expert when it comes to canning. Many people have been doing this for decades as a means of budgeting and preserving the season’s bounty. There are…
Exercise and Postural Distortions
Post by Natalie McClure, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor at Nourish Northwest Yesterday was a beautiful day for a run, so I laced up my sneakers and hit the pavement. Portland has been a mix of extreme heat and intense sun this summer,…
Summer Recipe: Panzanella
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest I seriously look forward to this salad all year. Our giant tomato bushes have been teasing me for the last month by taking forever to ripen and they are finally ready! Actually, they are…
Project Husband
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest This is my gorgeous husband, Owen. Doesn’t he look like the picture of health? He is an athletic, bright, busy guy. The only time he has ever given any thought to his diet…
A Recipe for Batch Cooking
Post by Olivia Martino, Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest There has been a theme with a lot of my nutrition clients lately, which revolves around meal planning. We even recently did a private cooking class for a group of athletes requesting some instruction…
Roasted Cauliflower in Tahini Sauce
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest Where were roasted vegetables when I was growing up? I feel like they were just invented in the last ten years. My mom, who did a good job of almost always putting a…
20 Minute At Home Workout
Post by Olivia Martino, Personal Trainer and Co-Owner, Nourish Northwest When planning fitness classes at Nourish Northwest, I like to develop routines for all fitness levels in such a way that clients don’t feel like they are in competition with each other. One of…
Spiralized Sweet Potatoes 2 Ways
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest My mother in law loves kitchen gadgets. She has gifted me several kitchen items that I would never buy for myself (but happily use!). I am generally a minimalist in the kitchen; a good sharp…
Recipe: Zucchini Mushroom Patties
Post by Paula Jahn, Co-owner and Registered Dietitian at Nourish Northwest I can’t escape from my love of veggie burgers. There are SO MANY caveats to that statement, so let me explain. I was introduced to veggie burgers at my college’s “grill” in the cafeteria….