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Nuts and Seeds

Enjoying a variety of your favorite nuts and seeds is a great way to benefit from heart-healthy unsaturated fats, including omega-3 fatty acids. Nuts and seeds are also high in plant-based protein, fiber, folate, magnesium, antioxidants like vitamin E and selenium, and phytochemicals. However, both nuts and seeds can be very high in calories, so […]

Colorado Grown Produce, Colorado Grown Vegetables, Food

Colorado Tomatoes

Did you know? The lycopene in processed tomatoes (canned, ketchup, sauce) is actually more available to the body than that found in raw tomatoes. Heating breaks down the plant’s cell walls, making the lycopene more accessible to the body. Lycopene is also better absorbed if consumed with a small amount […]