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Food Smart Colorado

CSU Extension's 'Food Smart Colorado' website and social media platforms strive to be your trusted source of nutrition, food safety and health information that…
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Learn more about antioxidants and other food preservation terms by visiting the link!
Canning season is coming quickly! Learn more about preparing for a successful and safe canning season by visiting the link.
Learn more about food preservation for youth and find the Put It Up! curriculum by visiting the link.

Preserve Smart Colorado

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Colorado State University Extension tips for getting the most from your backyard chicken flock.
Considering making your own honey from a home apiary? Learn more about producing, packaging, and selling honey in Colorado.
Decorating eggs for the holidays? Keep the process fun and safe by learning some tips on how to handle raw and cooked eggs!

Colorado Farm to Table

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Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
It's the time of year to plant cool season crops! Visit the link for more information about vegetable planting in Colorado. Colorado State University, Swiss Chard, Planting Vegetables, Food Safety, Beets, Lettuce, Cauliflower, Spinach, Carrots
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It's the time of year to plant cool season crops! Visit the link for more information about vegetable planting in Colorado.
Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Learn more about antioxidants and other food preservation terms by visiting the link! Lemon Water Before Bed, Warm Lemon Water, Lemon Water Health Benefits, Lemon Benefits, Recipe Using Lemons, Lemon Cleanse, Boil Lemons, Healthy Nutrition Diet, Drinking Lemon Water
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Learn more about antioxidants and other food preservation terms by visiting the link!
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Canning season is coming quickly! Learn more about preparing for a successful and safe canning season by visiting the link. Summer Gathering, Home Canning, Home Food, Preserving Food, Preserves, Nutrition, Conditioner
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Canning season is coming quickly! Learn more about preparing for a successful and safe canning season by visiting the link.
Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Find activities that you enjoy both outside and indoors to stay active, even with Colorado’s unpredictable spring weather! Learn more about being active in the spring by visiting the link. Stay Active, Spring Weather, Play Tennis, Nature Center, Spring Recipes, Physical Activities, Bike Ride
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Find activities that you enjoy both outside and indoors to stay active, even with Colorado’s unpredictable spring weather! Learn more about being active in the spring by visiting the link.
Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
It is important that parents and caregivers help children build a healthy body image. Taking steps early on can help prevent self-esteem issues that may later lead to an eating disorder or other health complications. Learn more by visiting the link. Healthy Body Images, Self Esteem Issues, Positive Body Image, Healthy Eating For Kids, Eating Disorder, Caregiver, Body Size, Helping Kids
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It is important that parents and caregivers help children build a healthy body image. Taking steps early on can help prevent self-esteem issues that may later lead to an eating disorder or other health complications. Learn more by visiting the link.
Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Creative and delicious ways to include hummus in breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are shown in this infographic. Pita Bread Sandwich, Broccoli, Green Kale, Healthy Food, Healthy Recipes, Homemade Hummus, Hummus Recipe, Collard Greens
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Hummus is a delicious and healthy food, and can be enjoyed at any time of the day--and with any meal!
Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Learn more about food preservation for youth and find the Put It Up! curriculum by visiting the link. Food Activities, Youth Activities, Knowledge Test, Base Words, Youth Programs, How To Make Jam, Pressure Canning, Food Science
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Learn more about food preservation for youth and find the Put It Up! curriculum by visiting the link.
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Learn more about processing and other food preservation terms by visiting the link! Extension Google, Spoilage, Canner, Enzymes, Yeast
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Learn more about processing and other food preservation terms by visiting the link!
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Plan ahead for emergencies such as an ice storm, blizzard, power failure, or illness that would prevent you from getting to the store. Learn more about food safety and storage for emergency preparedness by visiting the link. Emergency Preparedness Food, Emergency Food Supply, Ice Storm, Power Failure, Canned Food, Planning Ahead, Colorado, Prevention
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Plan ahead for emergencies such as an ice storm, blizzard, power failure, or illness that would prevent you from getting to the store. Learn more about food safety and storage for emergency preparedness by visiting the link.
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
A “non-dieting mentality” means trusting your body and listening to your instincts. Learn more about escaping the dieting mentality by visiting the link! Mindful Eating, How To Relieve Stress, Feel Good, Healthy Lifestyle, Mental, Healthy Eating
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A “non-dieting mentality” means trusting your body and listening to your instincts. Learn more about escaping the dieting mentality by visiting the link!
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Sourdough bread can safely be made at home, following best practices to cultivate a healthy and viable sourdough starter, or culture. Visit the link to learn more. Sourdough Starter, Sourdough Bread, Loaf Bread, Best Practice, Microbial, Hamburger Bun, Cooking And Baking
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Sourdough bread can safely be made at home, following best practices to cultivate a healthy and viable sourdough starter, or culture. Visit the link to learn more.
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
While the snow and cooler temperatures may tend to make you want to stay indoors and curl up with a movie, try to get moving and experience the great outdoors or try a fun indoor activity! Visit the link to learn more. Fun Indoor Activities, Build A Snowman, Get Moving, Winter Food, Winter Months, The Great Outdoors, Temperatures
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While the snow and cooler temperatures may tend to make you want to stay indoors and curl up with a movie, try to get moving and experience the great outdoors or try a fun indoor activity! Visit the link to learn more.
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Learn more about pH and other food preservation terms by visiting the link! A Food, Ph, Terms, Salsa
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Learn more about pH and other food preservation terms by visiting the link!
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Have a safe and happy holiday season! Avoid eating cookie dough and batter containing raw eggs and flour. Visit the link to learn more about safe handling and preparation with eggs. Eating Raw Cookie Dough, Cookie Dough To Eat, Egg Recipes, Raw Food Recipes, Don't Eat, Flour, Holiday Season
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Have a safe and happy holiday season! Avoid eating cookie dough and batter containing raw eggs and flour. Visit the link to learn more about safe handling and preparation with eggs.
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Learn more about drying figs by visiting the link! Dried Figs, Citric Acid, Mixtures, Vitamins
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Learn more about drying figs by visiting the link!
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Does stress sometimes get in the way of your enjoyment of the holidays? With the right approach and strategies, holiday stress can be reduced and better managed. Visit the link to learn more. Holiday Stress, Reduced, Approach, Strategies, Wellness, Enjoyment
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Does stress sometimes get in the way of your enjoyment of the holidays? With the right approach and strategies, holiday stress can be reduced and better managed. Visit the link to learn more.
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
It is never safe to thaw meat on the counter! Instead, use one of these safe turkey thawing methods. Visit USDA's "Let's Talk Turkey" website for all your holiday meal prep questions. Holiday Meal Prep, Holiday Recipes, Preparing A Turkey, Thawing Turkey, Microwave Cooking, Owners Manuals, Turkey Recipes, Usda
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It is never safe to thaw meat on the counter! Instead, use one of these safe turkey thawing methods. Visit USDA's "Let's Talk Turkey" website for all your holiday meal prep questions.
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Visit the link to determine your elevation and to learn more about how elevation impacts food preservation. High Altitude Baking, Play Food, Link
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Visit the link to determine your elevation and to learn more about how elevation impacts food preservation.
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Visit the link to learn more about marmalades and other food preservation terms. Fruit Peel, Marmalade, Jelly, Citrus
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Visit the link to learn more about marmalades and other food preservation terms.
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
This holiday season, prepare your kitchen ahead of time to keep things running smoothly and safely! Find tips and tricks for prepping your kitchen for the holidays by visiting the link. Holiday Ingredients, Prepping, Holidays, Visiting
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This holiday season, prepare your kitchen ahead of time to keep things running smoothly and safely! Find tips and tricks for prepping your kitchen for the holidays by visiting the link.
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Learn more about preserving fresh herbs for use all year round by visiting the link! Preserve Fresh Herbs, Mint Jelly, Multan, Red Apple, Poems
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Learn more about preserving fresh herbs for use all year round by visiting the link!
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Don't get your fresh turkey too early -- it should be cooked within 1 to 2 days! A frozen turkey can be stored safely long term, but ideally is best enjoyed within 1 year. Visit USDA's "Let's Talk Turkey" website for all your holiday meal prep questions! Fresh Turkey, Frozen Turkey
Fresh Turkey
Frozen Turkey
Don't get your fresh turkey too early -- it should be cooked within 1 to 2 days! A frozen turkey can be stored safely long term, but ideally is best enjoyed within 1 year. Visit USDA's "Let's Talk Turkey" website for all your holiday meal prep questions!
Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Drying is a great way to preserve produce for use year round! Learn more about preserving apples by visiting the link. Preserving Apples, Dried Fruit, Glass Containers, Produce
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Drying is a great way to preserve produce for use year round! Learn more about preserving apples by visiting the link.
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado
Make sure Halloween treats are safe for kids with these helpful tips! Learn more by visiting the link. Halloween Treats, Halloween Party, Food Allergies, Helpful Tips, Kids Safe
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Make sure Halloween treats are safe for kids with these helpful tips! Learn more by visiting the link.
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Colorado State University
Food Smart Colorado