Crow Wing Energized

05/29/2026

Thanks to the generosity of our community donors and partnerships, we were honored to present the Lakes Area Food Shelf in Baxter with an $8,000 donation. We were also joined by Essentia Health, who presented a donation on behalf of their Community Engagement Funds. When organizations come together, amazing things can happen—and together, we can continue to improve health and wellness throughout our county.

05/29/2026

Healthy eating does not have to be complicated 🥕🍎

One simple way to build healthier meals is by following the “Healthy Eating Plate” from Harvard Nutrition Source:
🥦 Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables
🌾 Choose whole grains
🍗 Add healthy protein
💧 Drink more water and fewer sugary drinks

Small changes over time can make a big difference in energy, heart health, and overall wellness. Healthy habits do not have to be perfect — they just have to start somewhere.

What’s one small healthy change you’ve made recently? 👇

A healthy lifestyle does not have to be complicated. One of the easiest ways to improve nutrition is by using the “Healthy Eating Plate,” developed by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health as a simple guide for balanced meals. The Healthy Eating Plate was designed to help people make hea...

05/27/2026

🥕 Something orange has been spotted around the Brainerd Lakes Area…

Our carrot has been secretly visiting local parks, trails, and hidden gems 👀🌲

Now it’s your turn to guess where we went.

Every other Wednesday, we’ll post photos and videos from a mystery location somewhere around the Brainerd Lakes Area and you’ll have to guess where the carrot is 🥕

Think you know your local parks and trails?

Stay tuned for our first “Where is the Carrot Wednesday” 👀

05/27/2026

Golden hour in the Brainerd Lakes Area just hits different ☀️💧

Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is slow down, get outside, and soak in the beauty around you. Whether it’s a paddle on the lake, a walk at sunset, or just a few quiet moments in nature, it all counts.

05/23/2026

Come visit our table!! Cuyuna Range Farmers Market

05/22/2026

Carrot Cucumber Summer Salad 🥕🥒

Fresh, crunchy, and perfect for summer lunches or BBQs.

Ingredients:

* 2 cups shredded carrots
* 1 cucumber, sliced
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* Salt & pepper to taste
* Fresh dill or parsley (optional)

Directions:

1. Add carrots and cucumber to a bowl.
2. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Top with fresh herbs and serve chilled.

Simple, refreshing, and full of crunch!

05/20/2026

What to look for:

• Added sugar
Try to keep it lower when you can—many drinks and snacks have more than you think

• Protein
Helps keep you full and energized longer

• Ingredients list
If you can recognize most of the ingredients… that’s a good sign

• Balance

Instead of cutting things out, try adding:
🥕 veggies
🍗 protein
🌾 whole grains

You don’t need to be perfect.
Just a little more aware.

05/18/2026

Where’s your favorite place around here to get outside and move?

Could be a walking trail, biking route, pickleball court, park, or anywhere you love spending time outdoors 👇 We’re always looking for new local spots to check out!

05/15/2026

Carrots… but make them actually taste good 🥕🔥

With carrots as our Vegetable of the Year, we had to share one of our favorite easy recipes—and this one is so good.

Sweet, a little savory, and roasted just enough to get those crispy edges… these are the kind of carrots people go back for.

Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots

Ingredients:
• 1 lb carrots
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1–2 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• Salt + pepper
• Optional: parsley or parmesan

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°
2. Toss everything together
3. Spread on a baking sheet
4. Roast 20–25 minutes (flip halfway)
5. Finish with parsley or parmesan

05/13/2026

Thank you to Crosslake Cares for inviting Crow Wing Energized to be part of the Senior Expo Saturday, April 25th!Crosslake Area Senior Services Inc. Crosslake Cares