An Interview with Szu-ting Yi As part of our ongoing partnership with The Mountain Guides, we had the opportunity to participate in women’s rock climbing clinics this spring. My first clinic took place at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, just outside of Las Vegas. While I had taken…

I never considered myself much of a nature lover until only recently. It wasn’t until I got into hiking about ten years ago that I began to truly appreciate the beauty of the natural world. But thinking back to my childhood, I actually did appreciate nature; I just didn’t put…

I went for a leisurely jog this morning. My first of 2021! Although today started off at a crisp 40 degrees, I could feel the slight warmth of the sun shining on my back. Its April intensity seemed to emit much warmer rays than that of the dead of winter. …

In my early twenties, I was on the hunt for a part-time job in nutrition. As a recent college graduate with a degree in Cinema, I had no formal training in the field, so I signed up for an at-home Fitness Nutrition certification program. The course focused on the basics…

Tapping into the power of color from nature to art to functional beverages I recently came across an Instagram post from the National Parks Service, showing how we can draw inspiration from the colors of nature. It reminded me of the power that color has to stir up emotions, ranging…

I got into hiking six years ago after climbing Acatenango in Guatemala. Even though I grew up in the Adirondacks and hiked plenty over the years, I had never gained an appreciation for it. It took an overnight trek up a volcano to an elevation of 13,045 feet to make…

Have you heard of electrolytes? Most of us probably have. I think I first became aware of this term with the introduction of the sports drink. As a kid, I remember staying up late to watch the sports drink cooler being dumped on the winning head coach at the end…

Several weeks ago, I kicked off our blog series speaking about my appreciation for a good sweat, stemming from movement’s ability to stir up endorphins and a positive emotional experience. This week, I am excited to be introducing you to Pauls Pujats, who has been a Fat Leaf Water supporter…

I get this type of question a lot, not just for Halloween, but throughout the year and under different pretenses. What animal would I be? What kind of plant would I be? What type of car would I be? What country would I be in? …