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Food & Nutrition Tips

General nutrition advice, tips on eating on a budget, and proper food storage/handling

 

Listen to our guest appearance on The Health Chic podcast talking about using food pantries, eating healthy on the cheap, and getting the best grocery deals.  

Our nutrition blog below will be updated with general nutrition advice, tips on eating on a budget, and proper food storage/handling. If you have specific questions, please contact us and we'll be happy to address it.

Always consult your physician for individual health advice or make an appointment with one of our nutritionists by clicking the button below. 

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Deals on Meals: Week of 2/26-3/3

They say March comes in like a lion. There are so many great places to satisfy your beastly appetites in Fort Collins this week! Great...

Deals on Meals: Week of 2/19-2/25

Tues, 2/20 Pi Chai Red Carpet Reception The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Reception will feature goodies to eat from...

Chocolate's Sweet & Dark Sides

In the U.S., more people eat chocolate on Valentine's Day than any other day of the year. Is it worth it? There have been claims of dark...

Free Food Today-Super Bowl Sunday!

TODAY The CSU Mobile Pantry will be taking place at a new location today due to the snow. Please bring your ID and grocery bags to the...

CSU Food Pantry & Foodie Walk

There are two more free food events this week! CSU Food Pantry The Food Bank's mobile food pantry will come to CSU's campus on Thurs.,...

Week of 1/14-1/20 Deals on Meals

Tuesday, 1/16 Breakfast Burritos on the go! Free Breakfast Burritos at the Landmark Apts. office 1050 Hobbit Street 8:30-11:30am Chili...

You Shouldn't Follow Elon Musk's $1/day Diet

During a Facebook conversation about the awe-inspiring Elon Musk, someone posted an article about Elon's years on a tight budget, and how...

Nutritious Travel & Shopping Snacks for This Week

Whether you're going to the airport or marathoning your last-minute Christmas shopping at the mall, it's important to get your nutrition...

Deal on Meals Week of 12/18-12/24

It's the week before Christmas and Fort Collins is in the spirit with fun ways to enjoy free or discounted food. Check them out: MONDAY,...

How To Be OK with Holiday Indulgence

Although people believe that they gain a lot of weight around the holidays, the truth is that the average North American only gains 1-2...

Deals on Meals: Week of 12/11-12/16

Businesses are trying to drive in business before Christmas and offering lots of deals to get you inside. Here are a few around Fort...

FREE Donuts at the Stadium!

Hurry before they're gone! Free donuts at the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center at the Stadium. They also have free regular & decaf...

CSU Pocket Pantries

It's very exciting to announce the CSU Pocket Pantries. Started by Lindsey Paricio of the ASCSU (Associated Students of Colorado State...

Deals on Meals: Week of 12/4-12/10

Here's a list of deals on meals in Fort Collins this week: Mon., 12/4 1st Monday Potluck at St. John's Chuch Plan to bring a dish or...

Last Day to Enter for a Sprouts Gift Card!

Everyone who subscribes to the FoCo Food Assistance site during the month of November is entered to win a $10 giftcard to Sprouts. Today...

Thanksgiving Week Deals on Meals

I am thankful that we live in a community that feels no one should go hungry on Thanksgiving. Below are places to eat, obtain free food,...

12 Ways to Burn more Calories

I love this quick slideshow by Jennifer Fox on how to increase your calorie burn rate, whether at the gym or running through your...

Coupon of the Week: HoneyBaked Ham

HoneyBaked Ham on E. Harmony has 3 coupons for ham and turkey in time for the holidays: $7 OFF Any Bone-In Half Ham, 8 lbs or larger, or...

Week of 11/12-11/19

This week you can find free food and deals on meals at some unique events: 11/12 Mobile Pantry at Foothills Unitarian Church 2-3:30pm...

Right Now: FREE DONUTS at the CSU Stadium!

Go claim your free donut at the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center in the CSU Stadium. There is also free regular, decaf, and pumpkin...

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