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Smart Is In Season I know what you’re thinking: Kale is a cold-weather vegetable. You’re right. It adds heft to soups and

winter salads. But as we show you in this issue, the hearty green is in season from spring to early winter.

Did you also know that there are several varieties with unique flavors and textures that make it one of

the healthiest and versatile foods out there? That is why we’ve dedicated much of this issue to singing its

summer praises. Find out more in “Kale in Comparison” on page 13. Summer brings myriad opportunities

to experiment with kale. On page 14, we show you some unexpected ways to enjoy—or sneak—kale into

your family’s favorite warm-weather dishes and drinks.

What would summer be without

picnics (“Eating Out,” page 16) and

delicious frozen treats to help us

cool off? On page 19, we show

you a few healthy alternatives to

the ice-cream truck’s sugar-loaded,

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you can feel good about feeding

your family.

As much as New Year’s inspires

us to tweak our lifestyles and health

habits, summer in Colorado is a

perfect time to reevaluate and

recommit to our intentions. The warm weather goads us to get

outside and be active, but how often do you play as hard as your

kids? Think that ship has sailed? On page 37, Kellee Katagi reveals a

Chinese phenomenon that encourages adults in their twilight years

to tap into the fountain of youth, and she shows us how Americans

can do the same. One idea:

Participate in one of the runs

on page 7 that are less about

competition and more about

fun, friendship and family. It’s

never too late to thrive, and no

effort is too small.

The bottom line: Health and wellness are important year-round, but

summer provides an ideal opportunity to build a strong foundation by

practicing positive thinking, healthy eating and daily movement.

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07 “I was tired of being the fat guy. My dad died very young as a result of his unhealthy lifestyle, and I decided I had to change in order to save my life.” PLUS: Which meal replacement/protein/energy/snack bar is right for you? And, it might be time to replace your sneakers ... and your Snickers.

eat13 GIVE GREEN A CHANCE

Believe it or not, this hearty green superfood you’ve been afraid to try is easily incorporated into your favorite summer dishes.

14 DISH IT UP Kale confections for your next backyard barbeque

16 FIT KITCHEN Step away from the oven. It’s too hot to be in the kitchen, so take it outside with fun-for-all picnic ideas.

19 BUY IT. MAKE IT. Nostalgic, maybe. But the ice-cream truck is anything but healthy or af-fordable. Grab these smarter options from your store’s freezer case, or make your own.

think25 VOTE WITH YOUR DOLLAR

Where you spend your money mat-ters. Meet a few companies that put their profits to good use.

move37 LONG LIVE RECESS

The Chinese outperform Americans in which subjects? A. Math C. Recess B. Science D. All of the above

chat48 ... WITH THE KING OF KALE

“Just the other night, my wife put a big bowl of kale chips out on the table for the grandkids—I’ve got 10 grandkids—and that bowl was empty within minutes. They love it!”

special section42 BOOST: SUPPLEMENTAL

HEALTHCARE Which supplements to take and when

features29 E-HARMONY

Few relationships are more important than the one you have with your gym. Exercise harmony comes when you find your per-fect match with a gym that makes you feel comfortable, confident and empowered to be the healthiest person you can be. BY COURTNEY COLLADO

32 ONE FISH, TWO FISH, THINK FISH, PINK FISH Loaded with omega-3s that are good for your brain and your heart, salmon—fresh, farmed or frozen—is always a smart bet. Here’s everything you need to know about it, and a little bit more. BY LU SNYDER

Summer 2014 / Optimum Wellness 5

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THE COLOR RUN

Billed “the Happiest 5K on the Planet”

Downtown Denver: August 2, 2014

Colorado Springs: September 6, 2014

“Color runners” are encouraged to come dressed in

all white. As they run, jog or even walk the untimed,

5K course, they pass through four color zones where

they’re doused with bright, nontoxic dye. Greeted at

the finish line by a rainbow of comrades and live music,

everyone finishes a winner. thecolorrun.com

SLACKER HALF MARATHON, RELAY OR 4-MILER

It starts at 10,630 feet, but it’s all downhill.

Loveland Ski Area: June 28, 2014

The highest downhill half marathon in the country,

the course starts at the base of Loveland Ski Area and

descends to Georgetown. Not interested in hoofing

13. 1 miles? Try the relay event or the 4-mile course

from historic Silver Plume. slackerhalfmarathon.com

OYSTER—THE RACE

For the derivation of “oyster,” visit the website’s FAQs. It

has something to do with the run’s original tagline and

the local delicacy of Rocky Mountain oysters, which

make a cameo in the race.

Downtown Denver: July 26, 2014

This scavenger-hunt-meets-urban-adventure-race

requires “packs” of four to six people to run, bike, paddle

or climb through a 10- to 30-mile obstacle course while

solving riddles and following a trail of clues. Benefits the

Make-a-Wish Foundation. oysterracingseries.com

THE UNDY 5000

Run in your skivvies; support the Colon Cancer Alliance.

Denver’s City Park: June 28, 2014

Form a team (friends, family, coworkers), solicit dona-

tions, run a few miles in your underwear, kick colon

cancer in the butt. support.ccalliance.org

Run for FunTHERE ARE RUNNERS, AND THERE ARE THE REST OF US. THESE NONTRADITIONAL SUMMER FUN RUNS AND RACES MAKE POUNDING THE PAVEMENT LESS ABOUT COMPETITION AND MORE ABOUT COMMUNITY.

Get Back Out ThereTime For

New Sneakers?BY BERNE BROUDY

Don’t wait until the soles

wear thin or the stench

becomes offensive to replace

your running shoes.

Kira Harrison, Footwear

Merchandising Associate at

Brooks Running, says listen

to your body, and track your

miles to know when it’s time

to ante up for a new pair.

Most running shoes last 300–500 miles or 6–9 months. If you’ve been running regularly in the same pair of shoes for a year,

replace them.

It’s the midsole—between the fabric upper and the rubber

sole—that goes first. Made from squishy EVA that

absorbs shock as your foot strikes the ground, the midsole eventually

loses its bounce.

Listen to your body. If you develop achy knees or

sensitivity in your shins, it may be a sign your shoes should be hung up or relegated to dog walks and

running errands not trail.

Lightweight shoes with a minimal midsole will wear

out faster. A shoe with a beefier midsole will likely last longer.

Worn out shoes can cause: knee tendonitis, shin splints, back pain and other nagging discom-

forts that come on slowly.

Wear retired treads around town. Get the best performance and longest life from your sneak-

ers by saving a set of running shoes just for running.

Buy your runners from a specialty retailer with staff who

can point you to a shoe to suit your style and preferences. The

right shoe will translate to many months and miles of great run-

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THE CATCH: traditional processing destroys most of

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This month, Protein Bar debuts in Colorado with three locations. The super-healthy restaurant chain joins True Food Kitchen, Native Foods Cafe, Modmarket and other casual eateries out to inspire a shift in America’s dining habits. We spoke with founder Matt Matros about PB’s flex-ible menu and transparent nutrition information that empower customers to make smarter choices when eating out.

OW: Where did the idea for PB come from?

Matros: I was a sports agent in L.A, and I’d been fat all my life. My dad died young as a result of his unhealthy lifestyle, and I had to change in order to save my life. I quit my job, committed to a high-protein diet and began exercising with a trainer. PB started with a focus on blended drinks as a healthy alternative to the juice-smoothie places out there.

What’s in your claim “We do healthy—

healthier?

I started seeing my customers coming in three times a day, and I realized we needed to give them more options. We believe it’s about finding the right diet that works for your body. We are about laying out a palette of healthy options and letting people choose what works for their bodies.

So, it’s OK to order “off-menu” at

Protein Bar?

Of course. We love substitutions. We have an app that lets you see all the nutritional information. Maybe you want almond milk instead of soy, we’ll show you how that changes the drink.

What’s different about your menu?

First off our ‘bar-ritos’ have half the calories of regular burritos. We use low-calorie, whole-wheat tortillas and fill them with quinoa instead of white rice. We also make our salad dressings and sauces in house, every morning from scratch. That way we avoid using preservatives, which also increase calories. Our salads are amazing and start with our ‘Super 6’ salad mix—kale, spinach, romaine lettuce, purple cabbage, carrots and broccoli.

What’s your favorite menu item?

For breakfast I like our HI-5 raw juice. It’s kale, spinach, cilantro, pineapple and lime. Right now, I’m doing a 40-day vegan diet so I’m loving our Buffalo bowl. It’s quinoa, organic tofu, vegan buf-falo sauce, vegan cheese and veggies. It’s a great way for a vegetarian to have that savory, buffalo experi-ence without the meat.

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Available in select stores.

SNACK

Grab one of these for a packable, between-meal bite that’s tasty and healthier than any-thing in the candy jar.

AHTLETIC ENERGY

For quick energy, your body needs straight-up carbs. These bars deliver with at least 20 grams each. Stash one in your workout bag for carbs at-the-ready.

PROTEIN

Opt for a protein bar after an intense workout or when life dictates that you just don’t have time for a “real” meal. Contains at least 12 grams protein.

KIDS

Please your picky little eaters—and sneak some nutrition in too. Bonus: Natural or organic ingredients dominate each bar’s ingredient list.

SIMPLE INGREDIENTS

With 10 or fewer ingre-dients—all pronounce-able—these bars offer unadulterated snacking goodness.

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Behind the BarsTAKE THE MYSTERY OUT OF THE SNACK AISLE WITH THIS ENERGY BAR ROUNDUP. BY KELLEE KATAGI

SNACK BARS, DONE RIGHT, serve up fast, easy nutrition when you just need a little something. But wading through the sea of choices is anything but simple. Here we do the hard work for you, giving you our top picks in five key categories so you can quickly find the bar that’s right for you.

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Mega chunks of organic dark chocolate and whole nuts combine for a healthy, ultra-satisfying 210-calorie snack. A smart ratio of carbs, fats and protein ensures that sat-isfaction will last till your next meal.

This soft, tasty bar pro-vides 30 grams of carbs using just three (!) whole-food ingredients; dates, almonds and unsweet-ened cherries. Its flavor is more tart than sweet, a welcome departure if you’re eating right before exercise.

With 200 calories, 16 grams of carbs and about 40 percent (20 grams) of your daily protein needs, this 50 gram bar could stand in for a full meal in a pinch. For even more protein, try the 78 gram bar, which has 310 calories and 25 grams of carbs.

It’s hard to fool kids, but this bar might do the trick. Its taste, smell and texture all expertly mimic an actual PB&J. Natural ingredients, like non-GMO canola oil and real peanut butter, make it a snack parents can feel good about, too. Caveat: It only has 3 grams of protein, so you might want to pack some nuts along with it.

Take one peek through the transparent wrapper, and you can likely guess most of the whole-food ingredient list (whole nuts and honey are the head-liners). Far sweeter than its 4 grams of sugar suggest, this chewy-crunchy bar with 7 grams of protein makes an ideal midafter-noon snack.

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Clif Mojo Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt

LaraBar Cherry Pie Pure Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar

Van’s PB&J Kind Madagascar Vanilla Almond

“Hits the sweet spot be-tween sweet and salty”

“High carb without the sickening sweet”

“Who doesn’t love choco-late and peanut butter?”

“Good for grown-ups too!”

“A very unusual flavor—in a good way”

Kashi Granola Bars, Balance Bars

Odwalla Superfood bars Clif Builder’s and Builder’s Max, Simple Truth Protein bars and Nutrition bars, ThinkThin Brownie Crunch

Clif Kid Organic Zbar and Zbar Protein, Kidz Zone Perfect

LaraBars, Perfectly Simple by Zone Perfect

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CLOSELY RELATED TO brussels sprouts and broccoli, kale is considered by some foodies to be the most nutritious vegetable in the world, thanks to its 684 percent RDA of vitamin K and its similarly high vitamin A and C (antioxidants) content. It grows practically anywhere—even in Colorado’s fickle climate—and from spring

to early winter, so it’s a sure bet almost year-round. In fact, it sometimes tastes sweeter when harvested immediately after a frost. As delicious raw as it is steamed, charred, baked, sautéed, stewed or braised, it’s also extremely versatile. Try it at breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time.

CURLY KALESo called for its crumpled edges, curly kale is the most popular and easiest variety to find at market. Pick bunches that are bright green with stiff, sturdy edges. As with all types of kale, store the leaves unwashed in the refrigerator for three days. Prerinsing can make them limp.FLAVOR: slightly peppery, robust

RED KALEAlso known as Russian kale, it is less common than curly kale but equally versatile and nutritious. The leaves are flatter, the edges are fringed, and the veins are deep red—almost purple.FLAVOR: According to chef Jennifer Iserloh, its sweet flavor with a hint of spice makes it ideal for Asian dishes that include soy, sesame and ginger.

LACINATO KALESometimes referred to as dino kale because it resembles bumpy reptile skin, it’s also known as cavolo nero (black cabbage) or Tus-can kale. It has a bluish-green color, and it maintains its firm texture even after being cooked. Traditional Italian minestrone features lacinato. FLAVOR: sweet and earthy

BABY KALELook for bags of baby kale and baby greens that include kale in your pro-duce department. Perfect for quick salads and basic side dishes—sautée bunches of baby kale with olive oil, onions and garlic—it is a great way for newbies to dip their toes into the kale waters, so to speak.FLAVOR: mild, similar to arugulaA

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Greens of SummerSWAP ICEBURG OR ROMAINE FOR COLORFUL KALE IN YOUR FAVORITE SALADS, OR TRADE SPINACH FOR KALE IN GRA-TINS, CASSEROLES, PIZZA AND SOUFFLÉS. OR GET REALLY CREATIVE AND GIVE YOUR SUMMERTIME FAVORITES ONE KALE OF A TWIST.

Burger with Grilled Kale Summer is a time for grill-ing, and there’s nothing better than a juicy burger. Using grass-fed, lean meats or salmon patties is a smart choice, and adding kale provides a kick of fiber. Who doesn’t need more fiber in their diet?

KalejitoLike its mojito cousin, this drink’s gener-ous amounts of mint and refreshing rum take center stage. But the sneaky, almost undetectable kale punches up the green hue and the health quotient.

2 teaspoons superfine sugar4 ounces white rum1/2 cup packed torn kale leaves1/2 cup packed mint leaves, plus 2 sprigs for garnish

Juice of 2 limes

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed.

2. Pour over ice. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Makes 1 cocktail: 179 calories, 0g fat, 1g protein, 13g carbs, 2g fiber, 0mg choles-terol, 16mg sodium

Make burger patties using grass-fed ground sirloin or buffalo and a few teaspoons of Stubb's Original Bar-B-Q sauce.

Grill a kale leaf for 2–3 minutes, turning constantly, until soft.

Crumbled blue cheese

Instead of beef or buffalo, try mixing canned salmon with the kale-onnaise (above right) for a meatless burger patty.

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Look for gourmet sea salts from SaltWorks in the deli department.

Flavors include Himalayan Pink and

Black Lava Kai from Hawaii.

Chips Ahoy!We guarantee you can’t eat just one kale chip. Quite possibly one of the quickest, easiest and healthiest snacks to whip up on a moment’s notice, they’re a per-fect accompaniment to summer barbecues and picnics and far healthier than potato chips. Turn to page 48 for the basic recipe, and then ex-periment with these seasonings to give your kale chips an extra burst of flavor:

• Assorted sea salts • Sriracha sauce • Tamari • Parmesan cheese

Blend a bunch of kale with Greek yogurt,

Dijon mustard, garlic, sea salt and lemon juice for a

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Chocolate Kale Fudge PopAnother great hiding place for high-fiber kale, these frozen chocolate pops are a cool treat that your digestive track will appreciate as much as your taste buds do.

1 cup granulated sugar1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground coriander1 cup torn kale leaves

1. Combine first six ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring until mixture is smooth and thick. Remove from

heat. Cool to room temperature.2. Place kale in a food processor

and pulse until finely chopped.3. Stir kale into the chocolate mix-

ture and divide among eight ice pop molds. Insert popsicle sticks.

4. Freeze for 4 hours before serving.

Makes 8 pops. Per pop: 127 calories, 1g fat, 2g protein, 32g carbs, 4g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 8mg sodium

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Eating OutIGNORE THE STOVETOP AND BEAT THE HEAT WITH A NO-COOK SUMMER PICNIC. MOST OF THESE INGREDIENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE DELI, BAKERY AND PRODUCE SECTION. THESE RECIPES ALSO USE PACK-IN, PACK-OUT CON-TAINERS, SO CLEANUP IS EASY AND ECO-FRIENDLY. BY KIMBERLY LORD STEWART

JARHEADIt’s canning season, so stores are stocked with glass jars that not only hold sum-mer edibles long past the season but also make perfect vessels for layered salads and desserts. Serve them from the jar or dump into a bowl.

Widemouthed glass jars are available in the cooking-supplies aisle.

Plum Chicken SaladUse cooked Simple Truth rotisserie chicken for this salad. Rice crackers take the place of fried wontons for an Asian flare. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be made a day ahead. Just before serving, shake the jar vigorously to dress the salad.

Shredded carrots Sugar snap or snow peas

Julienned red or orange peppers

Finely chopped green onion

Thinly sliced cucumber

Shredded Simple Truth rotisserie chicken

Slivered almonds

Pitted and thinly sliced plum

Crumbled sesame rice crackers

Shredded red cabbage

Place 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame ginger salad dressing on the bottom of the jar.

Sliced provolone

Sliced roasted red peppers and Peppadew peppers

Focaccia or ciabatta bread

Assorted Italian deli meats such as Boar's Head salami and prosciutto

Italian Pressed Cooler SandwichesMake these a day ahead to let the flavors come together. Con-struct the sandwiches; then wrap each tightly in wax paper. Space them evenly on a baking sheet. Place a second baking sheet over the sandwiches; top it with a heavy pot and press down. Let sit for at least one hour. If making ahead of time, place the sand-wiches, with the pans, in the refrigerator.

Flatter artisan breads with a substantial crust—such as focaccia and ciabatta—work best with this recipe.

Thin layer of balsamic dressing

Thin layer of olive tapenade


Fruit-Infused WaterUse your culinary imagination. All you need is a bunch of herbs and sliced fruits and vegetables. Try: Sliced lime, sliced cucumber, torn mintSliced mango, diced pineapple, sliced ginger (smashed to release the spice)Cubes of seeded watermelon, rosemary sprigs

Muddle (lightly mash) fruit and herbs in a pitcher. Add water and let sit for 30 minutes. Give it a brisk stir every once in a while to release the flavor. Add ice before serving.

1. In a medium bowl, stir 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, 6 tablespoons mascarpone (or cream cheese), and 9 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread until well blended. 2. Spoon the mousse into the jars. 3. Top each with sliced strawberries and Nature's Path Love Crunch chocolate granola. Put the lid on, and refrigerate until picnic time.

Kids' Kebab SandwichesMake these ahead of time or set up a sandwich kebab bar at the picnic.

Shredded carrots

Focaccia or ciabatta, cubed

Mini dill and sweet pickles

Cheese cubes or rolled sliced cheese

Rolled sliced salami

Cucumber chunks

Skewer your choice of meats, cheeses and vegetables on long toothpicks.

No-Cook Chocolate Mousse with Strawberries Makes 4–6 servings Make this ahead of time, and spoon into individual canning jars. Make ex-tra because someone will ask for more of this rich, creamy and cool summer dessert.

Cherry tomatoes

Rice Dream Organic Vanilla Frozen Dessert tastethedream.com

The Rice Dream Organic Vanilla frozen des-sert contains no refined sugars and is USDA certified organic. It’s lactose, cholesterol and gluten free. Eat it straight up or use it to make knockoffs of your favorite ice-cream sandwiches (see page 23), frozen shakes or chocolate-dipped ice-cream bars.


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Good Humor MomSAYING ‘NO’ TO THE ICE-CREAM TRUCK? STOP YOUR KIDS’ WHINING BEFORE IT STARTS. BY DEBORAH WILLIAMS

FEW THINGS ARE more universally loved than the familiar jingle of the roving ice- cream truck and its sweet, cold treats on a hot summer day. But for people with dairy or gluten intolerances or parents concerned about their kids’ fat and sugar intake—not to mention the horror of shelling out $5 or more for what cost you 50 cents as a kid—the indulgence is hard to stomach.

This summer, master the art of the preemptive strike by stocking your freezer with these frozen treats, or spark your kids’ culinary creativity by making your own.

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Diana’s Bananas Banana Babies Dark Chocolate dianasbananas.com

Bananas are good for you. Real dark choco-late—not chocolate-flavored coating—is good for you. Bam! A sweet, frozen treat you can feel good about. Using a tool called a refractometer, the company selects bananas at their peak of sweetness, and then freezes them to seal in flavor and freshness.

Simple Truth Greek Frozen Yogurt Barsimpletruth.com

Like all of Simple Truth’s products, these frozen treats are free from 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients. The other big selling point is the high protein content (5 grams) and the live active cultures you get from Greek yogurt. Great for those who love the creaminess of real dairy and can tolerate the lactose. Available in vanilla, strawberry and blueberry.

Puppy Chow Don’t forget about your furry fam-

ily members, who are especially

susceptible to the stifling summer heat.

Colorado company The Bear & The Rat

makes all-natural frozen yogurt with no

artificial colors, flavors or preservatives

for dogs. Yogurt's billions of active

probiotics that are good for humans

are also good for pups—and those of us

who clean up after them. Flavors include

Bacon Peanut Barker, Banana Peanut

Barker and Real Pumpkin.

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Chocolate-Dipped fruit12 ounces semisweet chocolate

chips or high-quality chocolate

bar, chopped

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 cups assorted fruit (banana halves,

hulled strawberries, melon slices,

kiwi slices, apple slices, pear

slices)

1. Place the fruit on a wax paper-lined

baking sheet. Chill for 10 minutes in

the freezer.

2. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and

oil over a double boiler, whisking

until smooth. Allow the mixture to

cool to room temperature.

3. Dip the chilled fruit into the choco-

late and place on the baking sheet.

4. Return the sheet to the freezer for 15

minutes; then serve.

Wooden kabab skewers work great for easy dipping and handling.

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which you can easily peel away once the

treat is frozen.

Fruity Greek Frozen Yogurt IT’S THE PROTEIN-RICH creamy goodness you already love with an extra kick of sweet-ness and fruit.

1 cup of your favorite Simple Truth Greek Yogurt1 cup fresh fruit2 tablespoons sugar or honey

1. Combine and process the ingredi-

ents in an ice-cream maker, or blend

the ingredients in a high-powered

blender.

2. Pour the processed mixture into

individual popsicle molds.

3. Freeze for 30 minutes. Insert sticks.

4. Return to freezer for at least 4

hours.

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Same as 3.2 slices of whole wheat bread

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Same as 2.7 eggs

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Same as 2.3 servings of salmon

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Same as 3 servings of vegetables

Same as 2.7 cups of blueberries

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All the essentials. All-in-one.Made exclusively from plant-based whole food ingredients, just one serving of Vega One provides all the complete foundational nutrition your body needs to build your day on. Everything you need, nothing you don’t.

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For a firmer consistency, place dessert in an airtight container and freeze for 2 hours.

Dairy-Free Vanilla Frozen Dessert3 cups plus 2 tablespoons dairy-free

milk, such as Rice Dream or Almond

Dream

3/4 cup honey or agave

Seeds of 1 vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons

of pure vanilla extract

1. Vigorously whisk all ingredients in a

medium bowl. Cover, and refrigerate

for at least 2 hours.

2. Process mixture in an ice-cream maker

for 30 minutes.

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Made in U.S.A.Available in select King Soopers and City Market stores. © Way Better Snacks 2014. All Rights reserved.

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Milk Mint Chip frozen dessert.

Ice-Cream SandwichesFor traditional chocolate wafers:

1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon espresso powder1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa

1 pint So Delicious Frozen Dessert, any flavor, or your ice cream of choice, softened

1. Beat together first five ingredients

in a medium bowl.

2. Beat in egg and vanilla, and then

flour and cocoa. Cover and chill 30

minutes.

3. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness;

then cut into desired shape and size.

4. Bake for 10 minutes at 350°. Remove

and allow to cool.

5. Spread softened ice cream between two wafers, place on a wax-

paper-lined cookie sheet, and place in freezer for 10 to 15 minutes,

until frozen.

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No time to make the wafers? Want to make this recipe gluten-free? Use your

favorite store-bought cookies or graham crackers to accommodate

dietary restrictions.

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We make real food with easy to recognize ingredients and big taste. EVOL products are made with meats and cheeses from animals raised on US family farms and without the use of antibiotics, and are free of arti�cial �avors, �llers and preservatives. Go ahead, love what you eat!

It’s time to have your gluten-free and eat it too. Midnight snack, post-workout meal, potluck casserole – any meal can be gluten free with Udi’s Gluten Free Foods.


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Conscientious ConsumerismYOUR DOLLARS GO FURTHER—AND FARTHER—WHEN YOU SPEND THEM THOUGHTFULLY. BY KELLEE KATAGI

THE WALLET AND THE PALATE drive most shoppers’ purchasing decisions. But consumers are increasingly weighing a third factor, too: their social conscience. From 2011 to 2013, the number of U.S. shoppers who said they were willing to spend more on products from socially responsible companies jumped from 36 percent to 44 percent; worldwide, the number climbs to 50 percent. Unfortunately, companies’ claims don’t always match reality, so it can be hard to tell whose practices align with your ideals. Here, we do some legwork for you, highlighting companies that are get-ting it right in six categories of social responsibility.

$ CHARITABLE DONATIONS

These companies keep the good going by passing sizeable portions of their profits to charity.

NEWMAN’S OWNIt’s hard to beat 100 percent. That’s the amount of after-tax profits—from this brand’s salad dressings, salsas, frozen pizzas, pasta sauces and other products—that go to charity. The funds benefit Newman’s Own Foundation, which in turn supports charities that focus on four catego-ries: philanthropy, kids with life-limiting medical conditions, empower-ment and nutrition. newmansown.comHONORABLE MENTIONS: Justin’s, Seventh Generation, Endangered Spe-cies Chocolate, Nature’s Path Organic

CO COLORADO PROUD

In-state products keep profits local and reduce carbon footprints by limiting resources devoted to shipping and storage.

FREE RANGE SNACK CO.This Denver company roasts 100 percent of its nut-, seed- and fruit-based snack mixes in-house. All of its products are free of artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and hydrogenated oils. freerangesnackco.com

RUDI’SThe secret behind Boulder-based Rudi’s organic breads is a small-batch, extended-fermentation process that negates the need for preservatives and chemicals to make the bread rise. Also look for bagels, hamburger and hot dog buns, and a gluten-free line. KUDOS FOR: OG rudisbakery.com

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We make real food with easy to recognize ingredients and big taste. EVOL products are made with meats and cheeses from animals raised on US family farms and without the use of antibiotics, and are free of arti�cial �avors, �llers and preservatives. Go ahead, love what you eat!

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RESPONSIBLE PACKAGING

Packaging make up the largest segment (30.3 percent) of solid municipal waste, according to the EPA. Companies can lower the impact by shrinking package sizes and using recyclable and less-toxic materials.

JUSTIN’SIn 2012, Justin’s—a Boulder company that makes nut butters and candies—won a Responsible Packaging award from the Sustainable Food Trade Association for a jar made of 100 percent post-consumer recycled materials. Other bonuses: Justin’s cartons and boxes are made with wind power, all cardboard comes from 100 percent recycled paper, and the company’s big vision is to make a renewably sourced, home-compostable squeeze pack. KUDOS FOR: $ CO justins.com

PACIFIC FOODSPacific eschews cans (and consequently BPA) by packaging its soups, broths and stocks, and nondairy beverages in Tetra Paks, recyclable, resealable car-tons—made mostly of paper—that can keep perish-able foods fresh for up to two years without refrigera-tion. Tetra Paks are lighter and more compact than cans, reducing their carbon footprint. KUDOS FOR:

pacificfoods.com HONORABLE MENTIONS: Seventh Generation, Evol, Zhena’s, Nature’s Path

FT FAIR TRADE

Fair trade companies strive to ensure that every worker in their supply chain receives fair wages and humane working conditions. Products with some of the sketchiest track records include tea, chocolate, coffee and sugar.

ZHENA’SIn 2012, Zhena’s founded The Robin Hood Laptop Project to provide computers and educational materials to tea farmers’ children. KUDOS FOR: OG zhenas .com HONORABLE MENTIONS: Nature’s Path Organic

ENDANGERED SPECIES CHOCOLATEYou can eat these delicious chocolate bars with a clean conscience, thanks to a Rainforest Alliance certification that guarantees the ingredient sourcing met high social and environmental standards. Plus, 10 percent of the net profits from each bar are donated to a species conserva-tion organization. KUDOS FOR: $ chocolatebar.com

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION

The bigger a company gets, the more it tends to harm the environment. Getting—and staying—green requires creativity, sacrifice and commitment.

SEVENTH GENERATIONBy using plant-based ingredients and improving its packaging (for example, using less virgin plastic), in 2012 Seventh Generation decreased its normalized greenhouse gas emissions by 13 percent and saved enough fuel to drive around the globe more than 1,100 times, according to its company report. Seventh Generation also buys offset credits for the palm oil it purchases for its products. KUDOS FOR: $ seventhgeneration.com

EVOLEvol’s frozen burritos, quesadillas and dinner entrees taste even better when you know that all compostable waste from the company’s Boulder headquarters and manufacturing plant is donated to local farmers or a local nonprofit for composting. Evol also buys offsets to help fund new wind-energy farms. KUDOS FOR: CO evolfoods.com HONORABLE MENTIONS: Justin’s, Pacific Foods, Zhena’s, Endangered Species Chocolate, Nature’s Path

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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, organic farming lowers nonrenew-able energy use and boosts long-term sustainability.

SIMPLE TRUTH ORGANICChoose a grocery category—meat, dairy, produce, snack, condiments, cereals, beverages, you name it—and you’ll likely find a Simple Truth Organic product that fits it. Then check out the Simple Truth website for a list of the 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients you won’t find in any Simple Truth product. simpletruth.com

NATURE’S PATH ORGANICEvery Nature’s Path product—cereals, granolas, bars, frozen waffles and more—is certified organic, giving you peace of mind that it doesn’t contain ingredients grown with toxic pesticides and other chemicals harmful to you and the planet. KUDOS FOR: $

FT naturespath.com HONORABLE MENTIONS: Zhena’s, Rudi’s

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE COMPANY WITH A CONSCIENCE AT OPTIMUMWELLNESSMAGAZINE.COM/CONSCIENTIOUS-CONSUMERISM.

DON’T GET FOOLEDAvoid the trap of dishonest marketing claims by check-ing product packages for the following seals, which certify that rigorous standards have

been met.

USDA ORGANIC

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

INTERNATIONAL

CERTIFIED ORGANIC

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FAIR TRADE

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fairtradeusa.org

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fairtrade.net

RAINFOREST ALLIANCE

CERTIFIED

rainforestalliance.org

GREEN AMERICA

greenamerica.org

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JUST JUICE

R.W. Knudsen® Family Just Juice products contain

juice of almost 2 pounds of fruit in each bottle.

Just the good stuff. Just Juice.

Visit www.rwknudsenfamily.com for other great Just Juice recipes.

• 100% Juice (50/50 blend of fruit & vegetable juice) • No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives

Visit www.rwknudsenfamily.com for other great Nature’s Peak™ recipes.

A flavorful blend of fruit & vegetable juice!

NON-GMO PROJECT IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE NON-GMO PROJECT, INC.

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• Look for Free Range products in the natural and bulk area.

— Snacks that don’t come from a chemistry set —

100% All-natural. 100% All-delicious.Free Range snacks are made with only natural ingredients, roasted fresh from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. They don’t just taste good. They’re made good.

dried Fruitsconfections

trail mixes snacksnuts & seeds

ORGANICALL NATURAL

Yerba mate is a high energy infusion made from the naturally caffeinated

and nourishing leaves of the celebrated south american rainforest mate tree.

Tereré (tey-dey-rey) is cold mate.

Yerba mate contains caffeine, As well as the mood elevating

And relaxing compound found in And relaxing compound found in chocolate – theobromine. It also

contains nearly every nutrient needed for life and twice the antioxidants of

green tea. Yerba mate doesn't just wake you up – It helps you 'come to life'.


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The Right FitREACHING YOUR FITNESS GOALS MEANS FINDING A GYM THAT SUITS YOUR STYLE, SCHEDULE AND HABITS.BY COURTNEY COLLADO

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, working Americans log just over five hours of leisure and sports time each day. If only those five hours occurred in consecutive blocks and didn’t conflict with day-care hours or your favorite TV show, you could reasonably expect to squeeze in 60 minutes of life-lengthening, stress-relieving, tush-enhancing exercise every day. But they usually don’t, so you probably can’t. Does that mean any efforts at exercise are futile? Hardly.

What you need is an exercise facility that 1. produces maximum results in minimum time, 2. keeps you interested enough to be consis-tent, 3. works for you and your wallet.

On one hand, there are all-in-one athletic clubs where you’re largely left to your own devices. On the other hand: super-niche boutiques. Each has its pros and cons. Which is right for you? Read on.

PROS

• Certified, expert instruc-

tors with highly specialized

knowledge

• Workouts reflect and sup-

port your interests/lifestyle/

hobbies

• Someone else plans and

leads the workout; you just

show up and work

• Community aspect fosters

support and inspires ac-

countability

• Curated classes: often,

participants are grouped by

similar goals or fitness levels

• Like-minded peers

• Measurable progress, often

guaranteed

• Flexible membership op-

tions: drop-in, per-class,

pre-paid punch cards,

session-based packages—

means you don’t pay for

days you don’t go

CONS

• Higher per-visit cost

• Limited exercise modalities

• Limited equipment

• Pre-formatted work-

outs—you must follow the

program

• Few, if any, amenities

• Little or no anonymity

• Inflexible class schedules


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Boutique GymsOnce the exclusive domain of Jazzercise studios, musty martial-arts dojos and boxing gyms, this category has exploded in the past decade. Sleek yoga and Pilates studios out-number Starbucks in some neighborhoods. Quite recently, an even newer breed of fitness studio has entered the fray. These facilities appeal to even the most narrow of fitness preferences. Enjoy rowing? There’s an indoor studio for that. Want getting fit to be social? There’s a small-group-training facility nearby. Addicted to cycling? Want a bal-lerina’s body? Curious about interval train-ing? At these niche studios, you can go all-in or test the waters at each until you find your best match.

“Boutiques offer spe-cialized services that are hard to come by in large, commercial fitness centers,” says

BONZA BODIES

Concept: Small-group personal train-

ing in a “judgement-free” environment

Components & Equipment: You +

portable props (ViPR, dumbbells, TRX,

weighted balls)

Sessions: 45- to 50-minute sessions

Membership Options: Month-to-

month; boot camp drop-in; weekly

unlimited

Location: Lakewood

Info: bonzabodies.com

ORANGE THEORY

Concept: Group High-Intensity Inter-

val Training (HIIT). Trainer makes sure

you work at 84% of your maximum

HR or higher; produce Exercise Post-

Oxygen Consumption to burn calories

for the following 24–36 hours.

Components & Equipment: Treadmill,

rowing machine, body-weight and

small-prop strength training

Sessions: 60 minutes

Membership Options: Monthly, no-

contract

Locations: multiple around Denver

Info: orangetheoryfitness.com

EPIC RYDE

Concept: Indoor cycling on special-

ized bikes that simulate riding out-

doors, combined with video of actual

rides on a large-screen TV.

Components & Equipment: One or a

variety of each: RealRyder bikes, TRX,

body-weight plyometrics

Sessions: 45, 60, 75 or 105 minutes

Membership Options: Drop-in,

5-class or 10-class card; monthly

unlimited (2-month minimum), yearly

unlimited (paid in full)

Location: Edgewater

Info: epicryde.com

QiFLOW

Concept: Fusion-based classes that

incorporate movement techniques

from yoga, barre, dance, cycle and

kettlebells.

Components & Equipment: Traditional

breath-based mat yoga, cycle sessions

on spin bikes, functional movement

work with kettlebells

Sessions: 45- to 90 minutes

Membership Options: Drop-in,

monthly or annual

Locations: Downtown Denver,

Edgewater

Info: qiflowfusion.com

ACE-certified health coach Sabrena Merill. Saralyn Ward, Pilates director at Pura Vida

in Denver, adds: “A niche studio offers a more personal community, which may translate into more accountability.” For many people, that motivation to show up is worth the premium.

Jamie Atlas, owner of Bonza Bodies in Lakewood, strives to create an environment where every person feels competent and secure in his or her ability: “I’ve seen gyms that focus on the quantity of movement rather than quality; they advertise a sexier, more intense, make-you-bleed-from-the-eyeballs workout, and the average exerciser is afraid they will embarrass themselves.” In a boutique facility, you will be guided by experts whose main goal is getting you safely through a curated workout designed to help you attain your personal fitness goals.

Front Range Boutique and Single-Focus Gyms


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Concept: Free fitness meet-ups, born

of a desire to create fitness options

during cold winter months in the

Northeast, this is now a year-round

meet-up in cities across the nation.

Components & Equipment: What-

ever’s available: stairs, bleachers, hills,

playgrounds

Sessions: Early morning, usually about

an hour

Membership Options: Free. Just show up.

Locations: Varies; follow on Twitter or

visit november-project.com/category/

denver/

FITWALL

Concept: Science-and-research-

based programming provide a group

workout appropriate for every skill

level and ability.

Components & Equipment: Body

weight and individual, specialized

“Walls”

Sessions: 40 minutes

Membership Options: monthly and

pay-per-class

Locations: Fitwall franchise coming

soon to Colorado. Fitwall equipment

available in several local gyms.

Info: fitwall.com

All-in-One Athletic ClubsFrom round-the-clock chains with locations in every city to more exclu-sive athletic clubs, these gyms epitomize economies of scale. You can come here to get your burn on or just to lounge by the pool. To accommo-date their large mem-bership bases, these clubs stock cardio and strength equip-ment; free weights; dedicated stretching zones; basketball, racquetball and ten-nis courts; swimming pools and group ex-ercise studios. Some even boast additional-fee boutique studios within their main fa-cility. Plus, they throw in extra amenities like a steam room, sauna, a juice bar, spa and child care. You may pay extra for personal-training sessions and specialty workshops—but it’s all here, in one spot.

It’s easy to stay anonymous here, and you can come and go as you please—even into the wee hours. Bonus: If you’re self-directed, you’ll find everything you need for a solid workout.

If you like to switch up your workouts—running and lifting weights one day, taking a yoga class the next, swimming or playing hoops the next—these gyms rarely disappoint. “Bigger facilities may become your one-stop-shops for all things fitness,” says Ward. Depending on the location, time of day and your preference, even the largest facility can sometimes feel like an elite boutique studio.

The best part? When you’re done, you can reward yourself with a soak in the hot tub, a smoothie from the snack bar or a massage at the spa. Expect to pay $100 to $200 a month for the amenity-rich facilities. The more you go and the more amenities you use, the better the value.

PROS

• Diversity: equipment,

classes and facilities

• Operating hours: pre-

dawn to well after dark, to

accommodate most any

schedule

• Exercise independently,

with friends or in a class

• Family memberships and

discounts available

• Free or low-cost child care

• Monthly/annual, all-inclu-

sive packages mean the

more you go, the less you

pay per class/workout

• Anonymity

• Amenities, amenities,

amenities

CONS

• Uncapped memberships

can mean overcrowding

• Less intimate

• Some specialty services

cost extra

• Lack of accountability

makes it easier to slack off

• Membership contracts =

you pay even if you don’t

go

• Progress isn’t guaranteed

• Personal attention or

coaching costs extra

• Super-niche workouts and

classes are the exception,

not the rule

Middle GroundWant the best of both worlds? If budget isn’t an issue, you can certainly pony up for a fancy all-inclusive club and also pay the drop-in rates at boutiques when the mood strikes. What price wellness, right? But if, like most of us, you’re on a budget, consider this compromise: Some luxury-light megagym chains—with all the fitness equipment but fewer glamorous amenities and finishes—occasionally offer membership promo-tions as low as $10/month. At that price, you can enjoy the convenience and diversity offered by a big box and still afford the occasional niche class.

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GET FLUENT IN THE LANGUAGE OF THIS HEART-HEALTHY FISH THAT, COME SUMMER, IS AT ITS PEAK OF PERFECTION.

BY LU SNYDER

Headlines make it clear that salmon is good for us. It’s loaded with omega-3 fatty acids so essential for our health that the American Heart Associa-tion recommends we eat it and other fatty fish at least twice a week. What isn’t so clear is which type—Atlantic or Pacific, chinook or sockeye, wild or farmed, fresh or frozen—is best when it comes to taste, nutrition and sustainability. There isn’t a quick or easy answer, but what follows is an attempt to demystify your next trip to your grocer’s seafood case.

Think PinkThere is one species of Atlantic and six species of Pacific salmon, five of which you’ll find in grocery stores.

In the wild, salmon hatch in freshwater and grow for a few months to a few years before heading to sea, where they typically spend several years maturing. As adults, they return to their native rivers and streams to spawn—generally from June through September.

CHINOOK, KING Chinook salmon are the largest of the Pacific species, averaging 36 inches and often exceeding 30 pounds, earning them their “king” moniker. They are also fewest in numbers, which, combined with the high demand for their meat, makes them the most expensive. Of the 13 grams of fat found in a 3.5-ounce serving of king, a whop-ping 10 of those are heart-healthy unsaturated fats. Kings are prized for their high oil content, deep color, robust flavor and succulent flesh.


Select and Serve

FILLETS The majority of fresh and frozen salmon is available in fillets and may or may not include the skin. A full fillet is one side of the fish cut lengthwise from head to tail, though it can be cut into smaller portions. Though technically boneless, a fillet of wild Pacific salmon may have scattered strays, known as pin bones, in the meat. Removing them before sale could compromise the flesh. Atlantic salmon is sold with the pin bones removed, known as PBO (short for “pin bones out”) fillets. Choose fillets that are smooth and uniform, without tears in the flesh or a strong fish odor. “Your nose is a great indicator of freshness,” says Will Martin of Seattle Fish Company. Fillets vary in thickness and length depending on the size of the fish and can be grilled, baked, broiled, pan-seared, sautéed, steamed and poached. Cook and serve fillets skin-side down and eat to the skin.

STEAKSNot to be confused with beef, a salmon steak is a cross-section cut from one side of the fish to the other, through the spine. The resulting steak is almost circular, or u-shaped, with bone in the center and skin on the outside. Unlike fillets, the thickness of steaks is consistent throughout the cut. Their thick cut makes steaks ideal for grilling, but they can also be baked, broiled, pan-seared, sautéed, steamed and poached.

FROZENWhile Atlantic salmon is available year-round, wild salmon, like pro-duce, is only available fresh during salmon season. Craving Pacific salmon in the middle of winter? Head to the frozen department. Frozen salmon is a convenient way to ensure you get your dose of omega-3s throughout the year and can sometimes be more affordable than fresh.

COHO, SILVER Coho’s bright-orange-red flesh has less fat than king or sockeye (only 4 grams in a 3.5-ounce serving, compared with 13 in king and 11 in sockeye), but still retains a rich flavor and firm texture, which—combined with lower prices than king or sockeye—has made coho a widely popular choice among consumers.

SOCKEYE, RED One of the smaller species of Pacific salmon (24 inches, 6 pounds), the bodies of sockeye turn red as they swim upriver to spawn. Like chinook, sockeye flesh is known for its deep-red color, firm texture, full flavor and high fat content and is one of the pricier salmon available.

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What is Copper River salmon?IT’S KIND OF LIKE THE WAGYU BEEF OF SEAFOOD.

ALMOST 300 MILES LONG and up to a mile wide

in spots, the Copper River—named for the copper

deposits along its banks—is one of the longest

waterways in Alaska and synonymous with wild

Pacific salmon: king, sockeye and coho.

Copper River salmon return to their spawning

grounds as early as May each season, also mak-

ing them the first to stores. But it’s not only their

long season that makes them so desirable.

“Salmon stop eating to make the journey up-

stream to spawn,” says Kim Ryals of Copper River

Salmon. “They have to be physically prepared to

make that swim in cold, turbulent waters.” The

longer their journey, the more muscle and fat the

fish need. On your plate, that means a rich, but-

tery fish, high in heart-healthy omega-3 fats.

In addition, the family fishermen in the Copper

River Salmon fleet are committed to delivering

high-quality salmon to consumers.

“A lot of people think of Alaska commercial fish-

ermen and they think of large boats,” says Ryals.

“These are relatively small. Mostly it’s just one

person on each boat, harvesting these fish by net

and bringing them in one by one.”

To maintain quality, most of the fishermen hold

the fish on ice in bins lined with fabric bags that

allow them to move their catch with minimal

handling.

“They can get the fish to the market fresh and

super well-cared for,” says Tyson Fick of Alaska

Seafood Marketing Institute.

CANNEDCanned salmon is a conve-nient way to eat salmon— no cooking necessary. The flavor and price will vary de-pending on the species used and whether it has been smoked. Canned salmon can be eaten straight out of the can, mixed with tzatziki sauce and/or yogurt for a salmon salad; served over a green salad; used in om-elets, soups and chowders; or for salmon patties.

Try this: Rub salmon with your favorite spices, and grill

on untreated cedar planks (soaked in water for at least one hour) for an especially

juicy salmon, infused with a light, smoky flavor.

135–140Recommended internal temperature for salmon that is safely cooked but

not dried out.

NEED INSPIRATION?

Visit these websites for more salmon recipes:

alaskaseafood.orgcopperriversalmon.org

seafoodwatch.orgmsc.org

SMOKEDRanging from sweet to spicy, smoked salmon is available canned or refrigerated. The flavor varies depending on the wood used for smoking, the type of smoking (hot or cold), fish species, and any spices or flavoring. Smoked salmon is delicious on crackers or cucumber slices with cream cheese, on salads, in omelets, soups and chowders. Often referred to as smoked salmon, Nova Scotia lox—popular in New York City with bagels, cream cheese, onions and, sometimes, capers—is processed differ-ently than smoked salmon: first cured in a brine and then cold-smoked, so the resulting product is only partially cooked.

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» Chinook are Alaska’s state fish.

» Colorado’s kokanee salmon

are smaller, landlocked sockeye.

Popular with fishermen, kokanee

are stocked in many of the

state’s higher, cooler reservoirs,

including Blue Mesa, Green

Mountain and Granby.

» Yukon salmon must swim up

to 2,000 miles without eating

to spawn.

» Salmon use their sense of

smell to find their natal stream.

» Sushi-grade salmon is known

as “sake.”


KETA, CHUM Keta, or chum, have the largest geographic range of all Pacific salmon, tradition-ally from Japan and eastern Russia, around the Bering Sea to Alaska and south to California’s Monterey Bay. Once mostly used for canning and smoking, chum has become a popular affordable option for fresh and frozen fillets. The orange-pink flesh has a delicate flavor and the meat is softer than king, sockeye and coho.

PINK, HUMPBACK, HUMPY The smallest of the Pacific species (18–25 inches, 2–3 pounds), pink salmon are also the most abundant. The adult males develop a large hump on their backs and hooked jaws as they return upstream to spawn. The affordable, tender, rosy-pink meat, known for its mild flavor, is ideal for baking paired with flavorful sauces but is most often canned.

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ATLANTIC SALMONBecause wild Atlantic salmon populations have declined dramatically in the past few decades, a combined result of human impacts such as overfishing, dams and aquaculture—most Atlantic salmon available in stores today is farmed. Chile and Norway are the largest producers of farmed salmon. Available year-round, the color, fat and omega-3 content of farmed Atlantic flesh vary depending on the diet of the fish, but it tends to be paler than wild salmon.

Into the WildEating Alaska salmon is not only good for your health, it’s good for the Earth’s health, too.

WITH THE FARM-TO-TABLE MOVEMENT, consumers are asking more questions than ever about their food. Where did it come from? Was it raised sus-tainably? Is it healthy? Fortunately, with salmon, the conscious, sustainable choice is easy: Alaska salmon.

For years, the American Heart Association has been touting the benefits of salmon’s omega-3 fatty acids for their role against heart disease, but only recently has research begun to indicate exactly why these essential fats are so fundamental for our health—not only our hearts but our brains and bodies, too. Historically consumed in an equal ratio with omega-6, another essential fat, omega-3s now constitute only a very small portion of our diets. And while omega-6 also serves a vital role in our bodies, researchers believe the severe imbalance in the mod-ern diet causes chronic inflammation that leads to cardiovascular disease, strokes, mental disorders and other diseases.

Our declining seafood consumption has led to an omega-3 deficiency, explains Douglas Bibus, research

scientist at the University of Minnesota. Our hearts and brains need omega-3 to be healthy.

So salmon gets the thumbs up for our health, but what about the environment? We live in an age when so many of our oceans are being overfished. We’re peppered with warnings not to eat this or that. According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, Alaska salmon is the best choice for sustain-able salmon. In fact, the sustainability of its seafood is actually written into Alaska’s state constitution. The state is dedicated to ensuring its salmon are harvested without compromising future populations, their habitat or the surrounding ecosystems.

And while Alaska salmon can’t exactly be called organic—it’s wild, after all—you can be assured it was raised without growth hormones. It isn’t genetically modified. Alaska salmon swim in pristine, mineral-rich waters far from major populations or industry.

“We are what we eat, and wild salmon is hard to beat,” says Randy Hartnell, president of Vital Choice Wild Seafood and Organics.

NEWS FLASH Whether you choose farmed or wild, you can be assured

the salmon you buy from King Soopers and City Market, has not

been genetically modified. The national grocery chain recently made a company-wide decision not to sell genetically modified

salmon in its stores.

5 percentNumber of chinook salmon

with white flesh, known as

“white kings”

10 feetHeight a sockeye can jump

100 poundsRecord weight of king salmon

caught in Alaska

2,000 milesLength of the Yukon River—

Alaska’s longest—from its head-

waters north of Juneau to its

mouth at the Bering Sea

6 million yearsThe time fossils indicate Pacific

salmon have existed on earth.

272 millionRecord number of salmon

harvested in Alaska, in 2013

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I’VE ALWAYS KNOWN that Asian cultures revere the elderly. What I didn’t realize until recently, when I traveled to China to adopt a child, is that elderly Asians revere their own longevity and embrace their twilight years in a way Americans often do not.

During an early-morning sightseeing visit to Beijing’s Temple of Heaven Park, a former imperial garden north-west of the Forbidden City, I saw, perhaps predictably, scores of mostly elderly people lined up under a grove of oaks, practicing the slow, flowing motions of tai chi. Beyond that, nothing I observed was predictable.

A few steps down the path, several dozen pairs waltzed to a lilting tune emitting from a 1980s-style boom box. Next to them, a few small groups played what was es-sentially hackey sack with a large feathered shuttlecock, while others engaged in a net-less version of badminton. On the other side of the waltzers, a middle-aged man demonstrated his skill with an enormous bullwhip, oc-casionally offering passersby a crack at it themselves. Not

far beyond him, about 100 people—men and women—shook their hips in a Chinese-ified Zumba-style workout, albeit in a manner more reserved than the salsa-inspired fitness craze raging among younger adults in the U.S.

Throughout the park, older people gathered for these and other community activities: Some played cards, some walked together, a brave few donned inline skates. The sheer numbers amazed me, but I was even more surprised to discover that this phenomenon is not unique to this park—it takes place daily all throughout urban China.

“It’s a Chinese tradition to promote this kind of activity and to be social—they’re taught it from childhood,” says Danan Gu, Ph.D., a former Duke University research scientist who found in a 2008 study that elderly Chinese people with solid social networks lived longer and were healthier and happier than those who were isolated or just had family connections.

Even much of the playground equipment in Chinese parks is designed more for adults to exercise—simple,

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to exercise—simple, nonelectronic tread-mills and ellipticals; upper-body workout machines; ping-pong tables—than for chil-dren to play on while

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(continued from previous page) nonelectronic tread-mills and ellipticals; upper-body workout machines; ping-pong tables—than for children to play on while adults watch. Many park activities involve singing—sev-eral people around a boom box with a plug-in microphone for impromptu (and cocktail-free) karaoke or a group assembled to sing choir-style from sheet music or songs written on butcher paper and hung up on a clothes-line strung from trees. Other park-goers fish or attract crowds by painting messages on the ground with wa-ter, a writing method Chinese people once used to communicate politically unpopular sentiments because the words evaporate without a trace. “For the Chinese, [these activities] are a practical lifestyle to protect their health,” Gu says.

Even if you don’t see yourself playing pickup hackey sack or doing pull-ups on the monkey bars any time soon, you can still tap into this Chi-nese wisdom to stay healthy and improve your quality of life, regardless of your age. Here’s how:

As much as America is an “I” and “my” society,

in China the focus is on “we” and “our.” “Chi-

nese people are more likely to bond them-

selves to others,” Gu says. “The emotional

support from their social networks relieves

stress and helps their biological systems.” The

benefits of that group-think mentality are

verified by research.

MAKE IT HAPPEN: Recruit a neighbor or co-

worker for a daily walk, sign up for a rec sport

team (kickball, anyone?—visit kifac.org), join a

U.S. Masters swim team (usms.org), try group

rides organized by your local bike shop or

commit to a fitness class (if you aren’t a gym

member, check out gorecess.com for ideas).

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backs the longtime

Chinese belief that

group singing is

good for your health:

Recent studies

show that singing

with others lowers

stress, loneliness and

depression, while

increasing happiness

and even strengthen-

ing your lungs and

immune system.

The best news? You

don’t need to be

good at it. Research

in the Psychology

of Music found that

the benefits are the

same for novices and

mediocre singers as

for the elites. Group-

singing outlets

include churches

and other places of

worship, city arts

and cultural centers

(check your munici-

pality’s website), and

polished groups such

as Boulder Chorale

(boulderchorale

.org) and Golden

Concert Choir

(goldencommunity-

choirs.org). If all else

fails, convince your

friends to join you

for karaoke night.

Tell them it’s for their

health.

In Chinese culture, morning air is considered

important for health, Gu says. And taking your

workout outdoors may enhance its benefits.

A 2011 study in Environmental Science and

Technology found that outdoor exercise made

people feel more energized and better helped

them shed stress, depression, confusion and

anger than did indoor workouts. They were

also more likely to repeat the activity than

those who worked out indoors.

MAKE IT HAPPEN: Join gociety.com, a Colo-

rado-conceived social network that connects

outdoor-minded adventurers—seasoned pros

and newbies—who want to meet new people

and try new things.

PEOPLE who embark on

weight-loss attempts with friends are 40

percent more likely to keep weight off than

those who go it alone.

3 GET OUTSIDE

In a 2007 study, Gu found that Chinese

people over 65 lowered their mortality risk

by 20 to 30 percent if they exercised daily.

Can’t do it daily? Multiple studies, includ-

ing a 2013 paper in Applied Physiology,

Nutrition, and Metabolism, show that one

or two activity sessions per week can be as

effective as more frequent exercise if the

intensity and duration are equivalent.

MAKE IT HAPPEN: Plan activity sessions in ad-

vance, put them on your calendar and commit

to them as if they were work appointments. If

you just can’t stick with it, visit gym-pact.com

and put cash on the line: Set an activity goal—

get paid if you meet it, pay others if you don’t.

2 FORM A HABIT

While I strolled through the Chinese parks,

I marveled at how un-self-conscious the

people seemed to be. In contrast, Americans

often shy away from new activities for fear of

what people might think of our rookie perfor-

mances. But trying new things can help both

body and brain, challenging your muscles

in fresh ways and creating new pathways in

your mind—both of which research shows are

especially important as you age.

MAKE IT HAPPEN: Visit a climbing gym, join a

ballroom dancing class, try a new sport. Find

adult rec teams at socialandsportsclub.com,

sportsmonster.net/denver, teamsideline.

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This season, David Petrocco Sr. of Petrocco Farms in Brighton, Colo., expects to deliver 1.5 million pounds of kale to produce sections at supermarkets through-out the state. That is, as long as his grandkids don’t get to it first.

On the buzz: “We’ve been growing kale since the mid

’80s, but because of demand it was always our smallest

green crop. Five years ago all that started to drastically

change. Now it’s shifted from last place to second place

among the greens we grow. We plan to plant even more

kale acres this year and we’ll keep increasing acreage

until we can meet that demand.”

On the benefits: “About 10 years ago I was sitting in my

cardiologist’s office, and I noticed a poster on the wall

that named kale the healthiest vegetable. That really took

me by surprise, so at that point my wife started cooking

it. She is an excellent cook and, let me tell you, she has

some really delicious kale recipes. We’ve been eating it

for years, and now everyone else is too.”

On the taste: “Just the other night my wife put a big

bowl of kale chips out on the table for the grandkids —

I’ve got 10 grandkids — and that bowl was empty within

minutes. They love it!”

On the harvest: “Kale does very well in our climate. It’s

a hearty green that needs a lot of sunlight. It takes about

90 days to mature, and we don’t pick it until the orders

come in.”

On freshness: “As soon as we pick the kale, we cool and

ice it for shipping. It’s a fast process; we try to get the kale

to the warehouse within 36-48 hours.”

On the growing: “Kale does like proper rotation, which

means we don’t plant it in the same spot every year. It

really needs a four-or five-year crop rotation schedule to

avoid root disease.”

On the family business: “All four of my grandparents

came from Italy where they all farmed the vegetables

they fed their family. They immigrated here in the early

1900s and one set of grandparents immediately planted

vegetables; the other set first had to

earn money in the coalmines before

buying farmland along Clear Creek. I’ve

been working on the farm since I was

about 7 years old. I went to college, but

boomeranged back because I love it.

Today, six members of the family work

day to day in the business.”

Matriarch Susan

Petrocco’s Secret to

Perfect Kale Chips

“It’s the simplest thing in

the world. The key is to

start with very dry kale.

If you’ve just washed it,

really pat it dry. Then

tear the leaves into chip-

sized pieces and spread

on a baking sheet.

Drizzle with a little olive

oil, sprinkle with sea salt

and pepper to taste. Toss

the kale on the tray with

your hands to distribute

the oil, and then bake at

375 degrees for 10-15

minutes. This is a big

favorite in our house.

For more ways to prepare and

season kale chips and other kale recipes, turn to

page 14.


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