Healthy Eating
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Savor Healthy Eats, Season After Season
Pair our extraordinary mountain views with vibrant fare for your table. From fall harvests and hearty holiday meals to lighter spring bites, explore these recipes for eating well.
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Best Foods for Colon Health: How to Craft a High Fiber Prevention Diet
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and yet it is one of the most preventable cancers we know of. Research consistently shows that…
The Gut-Health Connection
Believe it or not, much of your vibrant mountain lifestyle is powered by the amazing system inside your gut.
Become a Meal-prep Pro with Our Dietitian's Advice
“Meal prep” takes on a variety of meanings and elicits various reactions depending on your propensity for getting food ready in advance. For the recipe-loving kitchen commander in…
Healthy Hiking Snacks to Take on the Trail
Summer’s here and that means it’s time to take a hike! From West Maroon Trail to Buckskin Pass, Ruedi Trail’s winding wooded path to a day spent walking to Thomas Lakes, the…
Healthy Dinner Ideas for Your Picky Eater
If you have a picky eater in your family—and honestly, don’t we all?—it’s good to have a cadre of easy, crowd-pleasing go-tos in your recipe box. Keep weeknights, picnics,…
Healthy Meals You Can Make with Holiday Leftovers
‘Tis the season for indulging in new recipes, wholesome meals, mulled spices and all of the comfort home-cooked holiday meals bring. Of course, in addition to full plates you’ll…
Ways to Incorporate Self-Care into Your Daily Routine
In the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, it can be easy to forget about Number One. Prioritizing self-care is an essential part of overall wellbeing, but it does require a…
Fresh Summer Flavors: Healthy Recipes for What's in Season
Along with epic festivals and adventures, the warmer months in the Roaring Fork Valley deliver a bounty of locally grown fruits, vegetables and grains. Here are ideas for turning…
Nature’s Bounty: Your Guide to Eating Local This Summer
The peak produce season is upon us, with tender greens, crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes ripe for the picking. Summer’s bounty invites us to savor the flavors of the season—and…
Are You Taking Care of Your Kidneys?
In simple terms, you can think of your kidneys as part of your body’s waste management system, removing waste products from the body. But these dual organs – located in your…
Tasty Wintertime Eats (and Treats)
BY LAUREN MITCHELL, MS, RDN, CSSD, NUTRITIONAL SERVICES