Especially in the heat of summer, smoothies are a popular breakfast or refreshing treat. We have a favorite secret ingredient to add to smoothies to boost nutrition. Hint: It’s a very important crop we grow in Colorado (we are about 6th in the nation for production of this food), known for being a great source […]
Dairy Delicious
Did you know that dairy is considered its very own food group? Yes, along with fruit, vegetables, protein foods, and grains, dairy is one of the five major food groups. My Plate is a helpful tool to help us see what the food groups are and how much from each food group should fill our […]
Get your family to eat more fruits and vegetables
We all know that fruits and vegetables are important. And most of us don’t eat enough. How many cups or servings of vegetables do you need per day? It depends. This web-based tool from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) can help you. Vital to Health Vegetables and fruits contain vitamins and minerals vital […]
