2 Events with Free Food
If you're willing to put in a little bit of work, you can indulge in free food at two upcoming events. Volunteer tomorrow, Sat., 9/9 for...
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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.
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Healthy Mouth Nutrition
Need to strengthen your teeth and gums? You can prepare meals that will provide the nutrients you need to do just that. The three...
Family Medicine Center Pantry
In partnership with the Food Bank, Family Medicine Center has opened a free food pantry for all in need. You do not need to be a patient...
Coupon of the Week: Los Tarascos
Los Tarascos is offering coupons for lunch, dinner, and drinks. . Lunch: Buy one entree, get the second 1/2 off Dinner: Buy one entree,...
Are Americans Eating Too Much Protein?
It's been said that Americans are over-nourished and in a meat-eating society, protein is not an issue. However, each individual and his...
Coupon of the Week: The Boot
The Boot of Fort Collins and Loveland is offering 3 coupons until Aug. 27: 1/2 Price Entree $5 off Any Purchase of $25 or More 20% off...
T1DM and Exercise
Is exercise ok for people who have Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM)? . Yes! In fact, physical activity is very important and necessary for those...
Free Food for Grad Students
The Graduate Student Council is hosting a happy hour at Krazy Karl's on Thurs., 8/10 at 6:30pm. CSU graduate students are invited for...
Blue Agave Coupon of the Week
Blue Agave has 2 coupons available until 8/20 only: . Lunch Special - 25% OFF Your Total Ticket (Valid On All Food & Beverages) . Dinner...
Restaurant Discounts by Weekday
The CARE Newsletter has published a list of restaurant discounts by day. Most deals are for young children, but there are a few fun ones...
Pueblo Viejo: Coupon of the Week
Pueblo Viejo is offering 2 coupons: one for lunch and one for dinner: . 1/2 off Lunch Entree . $5 Off Dinner of $25 or more #CouponoftheWeek
Esh's Discount Grocery Store
If you haven't been to Esh's in Loveland yet, it may be worth the ride. They sell groceries up to 50% off. Granted, the groceries may...
Thurs., July 27 Denver Natural Grocers Grand Opening
Natural Grocers in Denver is having their GRAND OPENING on Thurs., July 27. Join them 8:30-10:30am in their Nutrition Education Center...
What's the Dill? The many health benefits of the little green herb.
Dill, a member of the carrot family1,is a functional food because it has health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Dill is a green herb...
July 21 Foodie Walk
Your Friday night meal is covered if you're willing to do some walking through Old Town Fort Collins. The Foodie Walk takes place the 3rd...
FISH: Coupon of the week
Get 20% off lunch or dinner at FISH Sun.-Thurs. (Max $15 off; Excludes Happy Hour). Get coupon here. #FISHcoupon #FortCollinsfish...
Revolution Market: Coupons of the Week
Revolution Market has 3 coupons available until July 27. . $5 OFF Any Purchase of $25 or more . 30% off any Breakfast Burrito . Buy One...
Downtown Summer Sales 7/13-7/15
Downtown Fort Collins is hosting "Downtown Summer Sales" Thurs., 7/13 through Sat., 7/15. Bargain sales will take place at the shops in...
Identifying Ripe Summer Produce
It can be tricky to know when some fruits and veggies are ripe. Review the list below to learn tips and tricks to finding the perfect...
How much water should we drink?
There are many recommendations and formulas to determine how much water someone should drink. So which one is right? . There actually is...
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