How do you like to eat beans? My PhD research is on beans, so this is one of my go-to conversation starters. In reply, I often hear chilis, soups, or stews. Although beans are undoubtedly delicious in these dishes, one of my favorite ways to enjoy beans is a simple bean salad. Bean salads come […]
Try Adding this Secret Ingredient to Your Smoothies!
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 […]
