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Vitamins and Supplements

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2012

    Heart attack at the Heart Attack Grill and five ironic food-related deaths

    The good news for the guy who suffered a heart attack while eating a Triple Bypass Burger at the Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas is that the restaurant's gimmick -- besides the insanely mega-calorie menu offerings -- is requiring its customers to wear hospital gowns while dining, so he was good to g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2012

    Reader: NuVal has no value to people who really care about food

    The NuVal system now in use at King Soopers is supposed to be "nutrition made easy," rating foods on a scale of 1 to 100. "Basically, the way scores are calculated, we look at thirty different nutrients -- both that are considered good and not so good -- to get a score," says Robert Keane, spokesman ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2012

    NuVal scores food based on nutrition in King Soopers and provides some surprises

    For anyone who has ever spent too much time in the grocery store, wrinkling their foreheads while reading ingredient lists and pondering the nutritional benefits of calcium sorbate or xanthan gum, NuVal is designed to help. The nutritional rating system scores most food on a 1-100 scale -- and the h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    Feds close to granting medical marijuana patent to NY-based research company?

    ​The U.S Department of Health and Human Services is about to give exclusive rights to the government-owned patent on marijuana to a single pharmaceutical company based in New York -- a state that doesn't even recognize medical marijuana as a valid therapy.Think that's unfair, fellow Colorado m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2011

    Tonight: Vitamins tour kick-off at the Larimer

    Vitamins (playing tonight at the Larimer Lounge Gauntlet Hair, Woodsman and Hearts In Space) is seemingly unstoppable -- The Denver-by-way-of Fort Collins band has been on a roll with new releases and stunning accompanying videos (like the just-released "Vimanas" below), plus, the quartet had the o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2011

    Lizzy Allen of Vitamins tells us how she ended up singing backing vocals for the Flaming Lips

    With her classical training and her background singing country music, Lizzy Allen brings impressive chops to her role in Vitamins, which got its start in Greeley. And tonight at Red Rocks, she'll be putting that talent to work with the Flaming Lips, who have asked her once again to provide backing v ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2011

    Study finds red wine prevents sunburn

    ​We'll pretty much grab onto any excuse that allows us to drink more wine, and while we've been touting its positive effects on heart health and longevity for years, now we have a new line to use as we uncork another bottle: Wine prevents sunburn.

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2011

    Download free Hot Congress Summer Sampler

    Hot Congress just dropped a summer sampler with brand new tracks from Vitamins, the Don'ts and Be Carefuls, Hindershot and more, alongside previously released tracks from some of the label's other acts. While a lot of the sampler certainly hits the niche Hot Congress has carved out for itself, there ... More >>

  • Music

    April 21, 2011

    Vitamins

    Vitamins
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2011

    Faceman's First Waltz at the Bluebird, 2/4/11

    A.H. Goldstein​FACEMAN'S FIRST WALTZ FaceMan Bop Skizzum • The Knew • The Outfit • Chadzilla • Boulder Acoustic Society • The Vitamins • Medicine Man • Bonnie and the Beard • Chris McGarry and the Insomniacs • Panal • Martin Gilmore • The Construct • K Buzz and the Bras ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2010

    2010 Red Bull Big Tune Finals, 11/18/10

    Jennifer Boyer​ RED BULL BIG TUNE FINALS 11.18.10 | Metro, Chicago First there were eighteen. Then there was one. Last night at the Metro in Chicago where the 2010 Red Bull Big Tune finals took place, aspiring producers from around the country competed against each other in the hopes of rece ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    Small Black at Rhinoceropolis, 11/13/10

    Tom MurphySmall Black​ SMALL BLACK With Class Actress • Pictureplane • Vitamins 11.13.10 | Rhinoceropolis This was a grittier than ever version of Vitamins. On the first song, it was obvious that someone had triggered a sample or a loop or something generating electronic sounds behind th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2010

    Tennis, Flashlights, Gauntlet Hair and Vitamins at Larmier Lounge - 09/10/10

    Vitamins (Tom Murphy)​ Tennis • Flashlights • Gauntlet Hair • Vitamins 09.10.10 | Larimer Lounge, Denver If its last three albums are any indication, Vitamins seem to reinvent their sound every year or so. The band's latest material has the foursome stretching out quite a bit. While Vi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2010

    Nutrition guru can't stomach own Power Meal

    Gary Null​Irony, thy name is Holistic Medicine If you're a proponent of alternative medicine, make sure you're taking the correct dosage of tree-hugging meds -- or you could end up buried under the big branch. Gary Null, a nutrition author and self-described health guru with his own line o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2010

    The Weekend Showdown: Crank that Old Radio

    We would hate for you to miss out on all the awesome that happens every weekend in our fair city, so we've decided to run down five of the best shows in one easy-to-swallow post, with video and audio. Tell us -- and the rest of the world -- what we missed in the comments. Whitney Van Cleave​ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2010

    Marathon runner wants to help you make strides in the kitchen

    ​You don't have to be a marathon runner to appreciate the relationship between food and your physical well-being. That's the message that Deena Kastor -- Olympic bronze medalist and former Alamosa resident -- plans to share in a cookbook that's not about counting calories and fat content, but ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2009

    Over the Weekend: Hot Congress at the Oriental

    Achille Lauro​ Hot Congress Comp. 1 Release Party Achille Lauro, The Vitamins, Fissure Mystic, Action Packed Thrill Ride October 12, 2009 The Oriental Theater Better Than: A community garden, or most other team projects you can think of. There is more than music to address here because Hot C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2009

    The Weekend Showdown: Nathaniel Rateliff heads a stacked lineup at the Bluebird

    ​ We would hate for you to miss out on all the awesome that happens every weekend in our fair city, so we've decided to run down three of the best shows in one easy-to-swallow post, with video and audio. Tell us -- and the rest of the world -- what we missed in the comments.

  • Music

    December 10, 2009

    Various Artists

    Hot Congress Vol. 1
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2009

    Sneak a peek at Vitamin D's Hard Times

    ​Longtime Denver dance music stalwart Vitamin D has a new album coming February 24 and, from the sounds of the tracks he has posted on his MySpace, it should be a good one. He announced it back in July and today, he released this image of the album cover. Not sure if this is the final art or n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2009

    Milking It: Total Cranberry Crunch

    ​​Total Cranberry Crunch General Mills Rating: Two-and-a-half spoons out of four Cereal description: Brown wheat flakes of the sort that are typically described as "hearty" (presumably because they're supposed to prevent your aorta from exploding), supplemented by wads of oat bits typic ... More >>

  • Music

    August 13, 2009

    Vitamins

    Songs for Stem Cells
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2009

    Over the weekend: Here We Go Magic at Larimer Lounge

    Tom MurphyHere We Go Magic, Vitamins and Achille Lauro Sunday, June 28, 2009 Larimer Lounge Better Than: A straightforward interpretation of a band's album. This show opened with Denver's own Vitamins. Since coming to the Mile High City from Greeley two years ago, it seems Vitamins have shed a bit o ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 21, 2009

    Is Bazi a miracle drink that can make people both healthy and wealthy -- or is it just the latest scheme from Denver's penny-stock prince?

    Tom MurphyHere We Go Magic, Vitamins and Achille Lauro Sunday, June 28, 2009 Larimer Lounge Better Than: A straightforward interpretation of a band's album. This show opened with Denver's own Vitamins. Since coming to the Mile High City from Greeley two years ago, it seems Vitamins have shed a bit o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    Battle of the super drinks! A comparison of miracle juice supplements

    With former Denver Broncos like John Elway and Brian Griese chugging down Bazi like it were the almighty sweat of Zeus, the liquid nutritional supplement by local company XELR8 is building a strong following here in Colorado. But unless you've been personally hit up by one of the company's 6,400-o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2009

    Milking It: Trix

    Trix General Mills Rating: Two spoons out of four Cereal description: Puffed corn orbs in a variety of notably radioactive colors: a light green that would result in thousands of casualties if it was ever used on camouflaged uniforms, an orange that looks like a nugget of hellfire, a yellow as b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2009

    Milking It: Cookie Crisp

    Cookie Crisp General Mills Rating: Three-and-a-half spoons out of four Cereal description: Whole grain corn, corn meal, corn starch and corn syrup -- in other words, a helluva lotta corn -- mashed together and pressed into light brown, slightly puffy discs with what looks like a light sprinkling ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2009

    Hot Congress Show 1 at Moe's Original Barbecue

    Photo: Tom MurphyHot Congress Show 1: The Jim Jims, Lil Slugger, The Pseudo Dates and Vitamins Friday, January 30, 2009 Moe's Original Barbecue, Denver Better Than: A bill where a random group of bands is thrown together. Opening this show was the Jim Jims. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but i ... More >>

  • Music

    May 15, 2008

    Vitamins

    Living in Greeley left its mark on this quartet.

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2008

    Last Night...Oblio Duo, Vitamins, The Pseudo Dates @ Larimer Lounge

    Living in Greeley left its mark on this quartet.

  • Blogs

    December 26, 2007

    Over The (Long) Weekend ... Hello Kavita, Vitamins and Achille Lauro @ hi-dive

    Living in Greeley left its mark on this quartet.

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2007

    Life by Chocolate

    Living in Greeley left its mark on this quartet.

  • Music

    March 8, 2007

    Vitamins

    Emerald City

  • Music

    May 4, 2006

    Vitamins

    Vitamins EP (Self-released)

  • Dining

    December 22, 2005

    Charbay Green Tea Vodka Martini

    Brix

  • Music

    September 8, 2005

    Chad VanGaalen

    Friday, September 9, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Music

    August 5, 2004

    Nique and Vitamin D

    Audio Royal (Ninechannel Multimedia)

  • Food & Drink

    March 25, 2004

    Best Use of Soy on a Dinner Menu

    Moongate Asian Grill

  • Music

    May 29, 2003

    Club Scout

    Juan Atkins

  • News

    April 24, 2003

    Confessions of an Ephedrine Eater

    This non-drowsy formula is an ancient Chinese secret.

  • Music

    January 30, 2003

    Club Scout

    Floorfillerz

  • Music

    July 25, 2002

    Club Scout

    Orange Peel Moses

  • New Year's Eve

    December 13, 2001

    Hangover Helper

    Chicken soup for the drinking soul.

  • Food & Drink

    March 29, 2001

    Best Place to Nurse a Hangover

    Jamba Juice

  • Goods & Services

    March 29, 2001

    Best New-Style Drugstore

    Clearspring Pharmacy

  • Music

    January 18, 2001

    Critic's Choice

    Eric Morillo and "Little" Louis Vega

  • Dining

    December 7, 2000

    The Whole Truth

    The other stores can eat their hearts out: Whole Foods Market has arrived.

  • News

    January 8, 1998

    A Bitter Pill

    Vitamin crusaders burned out of a right-wing radio station find the official version of events tough to swallow.

  • Dining

    March 21, 1996

    Mouthing Off

    Vitamin crusaders burned out of a right-wing radio station find the official version of events tough to swallow.

  • News

    March 8, 1995

    TOUGH TO SWALLOW

    CU WAGES A DRUG WAR OVER THE PRENATAL VITAMIN MATERNA.

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