Sometimes pizza gets a bad rap for being ‘junk food.’ But when you carefully select the toppings or make it yourself, pizza can be a very healthy option for a snack or a meal. Pizza can contain all of the food groups in a single slice. It can contain whole grains, vegetables, fruit, lean meat […]
Rooting for Root Vegetables
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures grow colder, you might think that the season for eating local Colorado produce has passed. But don’t be fooled. The arrival of winter marks the perfect time to dig in to colorful root vegetables! While root vegetables come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, they do share […]
Happy, Healthy Gut, Happy You
A happy, healthy gut is important to your overall health. The gut is made up of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and includes your stomach and your small and large intestines. The gut is responsible for digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste. Living within these organs and helping with these activities is a vast array […]