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    • Wellness
  • Food Safety
    • Food Safety Training (Cottage Food, Retail & Consumer)
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    • High Risk Populations (Young, Old, Pregnant & Immunocompromised)
    • Foodborne Illness
    • Emergency Resources
  • Food
    • Foods and Beverages
    • Colorado Grown Produce
    • High Elevation Food Preparation & Preservation
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    • Cleaning Produce Videos
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  • Nutrients

    Find nutrition facts, food sources of specific nutrients, and other helpful information aimed at helping you build a healthy diet!

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  • Colorado Grown Produce

    It’s time for gardening and farmers’ markets! Tips on nutrition, safe handling, and more ways to enjoy Colorado grown produce.

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  • Food

    Find information on a variety of foods and tips for use.

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  • Food Safety

    From farm or garden to table,
    do your part to ensure food is safe.

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  • Nutrition & Health

    Learn how to optimize your health.

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  • High Elevation Food Preparation & Preservation

    Elevation matters!
    From baking to home canning, altitude adjustments are important for quality and/or safety.

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Featured Category – Greens

Fresh small leaf spinach in a pile.

Colorado Spinach

Bright green salad greens, uncut.

Salad Greens

Green lettuce

Leafy Greens

Collard greens in a pile.

Cooking Greens

Featured Videos

How to get more fiber in your diet video

How to Get More Fiber in Your Diet

lemony white bean dip, on a plate with cut vegetables, including broccoli, red bell pepper and cucumber.

Lemony White Bean Dip

Crispy brussel sprouts in bowl with spoon.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Honey

Baked portabella fries with marina sauce on a table.

Baked Portabella Fries

Massaged kale salad topped with shredded parmesan.

Massaged Kale Salad with Garlic and Lemon

Shakshuka in a pan, paired with crispy bread and topped with feta cheese and cilantro.

Shakshuka

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Being physically active as a family is a great way to spend time together and promote healthy living. Visit the link in our bio to find ways to fit physical activity into your family's schedule. #foodsmartcolorado #activities #physicalactivity #healthyliving #schedule #healthbenefits #walking #bike
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Being physically active as a family is a great way to spend time together and promote healthy living. Visit the link in our bio to find ways to fit physical activity into your family's schedule. #foodsmartcolorado #activities #physicalactivity #healthyliving #schedule #healthbenefits #walking #bike
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Smoothies are a go-to breakfast for many, especially as the weather warms up. Have you tried adding beans to your smoothie yet?? It may sound odd but trust us - it works! Boost the fiber, protein, and creaminess of your smoothie by adding beans. Try this Chocolate Banana Black Bean Smoothie and the Strawberry Banana White Bean Smoothie and let us know what you think. We'd love to see your photos, so please tag us! Find the recipe for both these smoothies at Food Smart Colorado, link in bio. Photo by PhD student @alegumeaday #FoodSmartColorado #CSUExtension #lovepulses #pulses #beans #smoothie #smoothies #legumes #Fiber #Protein #HealthyEating
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Smoothies are a go-to breakfast for many, especially as the weather warms up. Have you tried adding beans to your smoothie yet?? It may sound odd but trust us - it works! Boost the fiber, protein, and creaminess of your smoothie by adding beans. Try this Chocolate Banana Black Bean Smoothie and the Strawberry Banana White Bean Smoothie and let us know what you think. We'd love to see your photos, so please tag us! Find the recipe for both these smoothies at Food Smart Colorado, link in bio. Photo by PhD student @alegumeaday #FoodSmartColorado #CSUExtension #lovepulses #pulses #beans #smoothie #smoothies #legumes #Fiber #Protein #HealthyEating
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Rhubarb is one of the first garden offerings starting in early May! Learn all about Rhubarb, preservation methods, as well as a delicious rhubarb lemonade recipe by visiting the link in our bio. #foodsmartcolorado #rhubarb #coloradoproduce #rhubarblemonade #nutrition #healthbenefits
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Rhubarb is one of the first garden offerings starting in early May! Learn all about Rhubarb, preservation methods, as well as a delicious rhubarb lemonade recipe by visiting the link in our bio. #foodsmartcolorado #rhubarb #coloradoproduce #rhubarblemonade #nutrition #healthbenefits
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Spring is a wonderful time in Colorado. Visit the link in our bio to explore ideas and ways to re-energize your body and be active in the spring! #foodsmartcolorado #spring #colorado #nature #active #biking #yoga #running #outdoors
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Spring is a wonderful time in Colorado. Visit the link in our bio to explore ideas and ways to re-energize your body and be active in the spring! #foodsmartcolorado #spring #colorado #nature #active #biking #yoga #running #outdoors
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Learn what gluten is, how to bake without gluten, baking tips, and much more about gluten free baking by visiting the link that's in our bio! #foodsmartcolorado #baking #glutenfree #bakingtips #glutenfreebaking #bake
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Learn what gluten is, how to bake without gluten, baking tips, and much more about gluten free baking by visiting the link that's in our bio! #foodsmartcolorado #baking #glutenfree #bakingtips #glutenfreebaking #bake
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