For years now we have conducted our own “challenges” to accomplish short term goals, these can prompt very helpful fitness and dietary change. Short term challenges help us kickoff a lifestyle change with renewed […]

Are you pro-snack or against snacking all together? The discussion of snacking has gone through many changes over the years. In some years, snacking has been considered a good idea to keep the […]

Delicious black bean soup recipe courtesy of an Elite member’s kitchen. Using just some basic herbs and spices that most of us will have on hand, you can quickly prep […]

Before we jump into the shrimp scampi recipe (which I just had to share because shrimp is a part of the new dietary recommendations and scampi is undoubtedly one of […]

Grocery shopping. Some people love it, some people hate it, but it’s a necessary thing and, believe it or not, there is a correct way to shop. There are lots […]

Oftentimes the winter holiday season can be both the most wonderful and most stressful time of the year. Between the food, the drinks, and the presents—our healthy diet goals can often […]

A quick and easy snack or appetizer that will be sure to delight the palates of all you are serving! Pecans are often a favorite during the fall months, especially […]

One the best parts of my childhood on and near the Kansas farm country was the incredible education I got when visiting relatives who grew and harvested so many good foods. […]

Classroom surveys of kids reflect some interesting attitudes on their part about what they really want from those around them—teachers, parents, and school lunch providers. We should empower them to make […]

For every cell in our bodies, there are about 10 “non-human” cells. These are microbial residents of our gut, skin, eyes, and nasal passages and are referred to as the “microbiome” […]