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’re looking for a quick and easy recipe for healthy desserts or healthy snacks, this one is really simple, fun, and delicious. Fruit is filled with vitamins and minerals and makes a great naturally sweet treat. If you have kids, let them help you make these fresh fruit skewers with their favorite types of
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As a Fort Collins nutritionist, I love coming up with new ways to combine simple real food ingredients like fresh vegetables. Beets are popular in CSA or Community Supported Agriculture shares this time of year and are loaded with real food nutrients. Raw Carrot and Beet Salad Yield: 6 servings Sea salt, to taste Fresh
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This simple and refreshing coleslaw is a whole food recipe filled with fresh vegetables, vitamins and minerals. As a Fort Collins nutritionist, I always recommend those on a gluten free diet or dairy free diet to focus on eating more fresh vegetables and naturally allergy free foods. This rainbow cabbage coleslaw is a great and
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As a Fort Collins Nutritionist, I just finished running a group program last week called “Get Real: 8 Weeks to Outrageous Energy, Confidence in the Kitchen, and a Real Food Lifestyle Plan That You Can Stick With.” Beside the group calls, forum discussions, and 1-on-1 calls with the group members (which were all a blast),
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When I think of summer, I think about watermelon, fresh salads, sweet corn, grilling, boating, swimming, and basking in the sun. Ahhh, that sounds nice. Whether you’re at home this summer or spending some time on vacation away from home, you can find fresh high quality produce wherever you are. Instead of shopping at the
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