Upgrading your diet is simple but its not easy. In our processed food landscape, switching to a real food diet full of nutrition can seem like an uphill battle. As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, I want to help you sort out the difference between real food and what it is not. Here is an excerpt […]
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Somewhere along the way Brussels sprouts got a really bad reputation. They are often near the top of the list when you ask kids what their least favorite foods are. I have a theory. . . Brussels sprouts that have been frozen and thawed often turn mushy when you boil or steam them. Seriously, do
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When you think of vegetables, what comes to mind? Carrots, celery, broccoli, potatoes? My guess is that kale, Swiss chard, beet greens, and Romaine lettuce are not the first foods that popped into your head. The USDA’s recommendation for adults is to eat 2 and a half cups of vegetables a day which includes leafy
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If you like beets or find yourself with a bunch of them in the fridge (like from a CSA or Community Supported Agriculture share), this is a quick and easy recipe that makes beets taste delicious! As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, I often get asked how to cook certain fresh vegetables and I get asked
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Kohlrabi (pronounced kol-rob-ee) is a form of cabbage. It has a large bulb that can be eaten raw in coleslaw or served with other fresh vegetables like carrots or celery. The bulb can also be cooked and eaten when you peel off the thick green skin with a knife. The kohlrabi greens can be cooked
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Local, organic food is where its at but as we’re waiting for the local produce to start pouring into local farmers’ markets, CSA shares, and grocery stores, we’re often stuck with food flown in from all over the world. You may not have thought of it like this before, but when you go to the
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