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    • Foodborne Illness
    • Emergency Resources
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    • Foods and Beverages
    • Colorado Grown Produce
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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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Learn how to make the most of your food dollar and shopping on a budget by visiting the link in our bio! #foodsmartcolorado #shopping #budget #mealprep #grocerylist #groceries
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Explore new ways to create a happier and healthier you this new year by visiting the link in our bio! #foodsmartcolorado #newyear #activites #healthy #energy #thrive #newyou
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Explore new ways to create a happier and healthier you this new year by visiting the link in our bio! #foodsmartcolorado #newyear #activites #healthy #energy #thrive #newyou
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Welcome in the new year by adopting new habits. Better leftover management practices are a great way to reduce food waste at home. Learn more ways to reduce food waste by following the link in our bio!
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Welcome in the new year by adopting new habits. Better leftover management practices are a great way to reduce food waste at home. Learn more ways to reduce food waste by following the link in our bio!
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Happy 2022! If you are looking for a delicious and nutritious way to ring in the new year, may we recommend beans? We created a 2022 Bean Appetit calendar to inspire you to get creative in the kitchen. Check out the link in our bio for a quick, fun read on Colorado beans! Photos by PhD student @alegumeaday
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Happy 2022! If you are looking for a delicious and nutritious way to ring in the new year, may we recommend beans? We created a 2022 Bean Appetit calendar to inspire you to get creative in the kitchen. Check out the link in our bio for a quick, fun read on Colorado beans! Photos by PhD student @alegumeaday
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