Travel Reference
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The Alt Diet
With the lowest rates of obesity of any state, Coloradans seem to know how to eat. Of
course, another factor is their insatiable appetite for activity, though, in research published
in the
International Journal of Obesity
, some scientists now speculate that even just living
at altitude will make you thinner. Regardless, Colorado is at the cutting edge when it comes
to alternative eating.
For visitors, this discerning tendency might make your wait in bakery or deli lines a
game of patience. But if you're picky, this might be the place for you. First of all, no one
bats an eye at your food allergies or restrictions. It's de rigueur these days to find gluten-
free, vegan and vegetarian items on menus in urban and tourist areas, even at the local
steakhouse. Many restaurants also nod to the latest food fads, so paleo diet followers and
fans of kale will do just fine.
For the inside skinny on regional growers, markets and restaurants, check out
www.ediblecommunities.com
,
which features food magazines covering Aspen, the Front Range and the
San Juan Mountains (which include Telluride).
