Nourishing Morsels - The Durango Herald

Enjoy the sweetness of the season

Do you love the taste of sugary treats but wish there was a healthier way to enjoy them? This holiday season, there’s no reason to ditch the traditions that support and give context to our l...

DATE: Nov 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Digging deep for optimal nutrition

Root vegetables can be intimidating. Most of them have thick, strange-looking skin and can look like they’re from outer space. Some root vegetables are given the cold shoulder because they h...

DATE: Nov 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Shifting with the seasons

This morning felt like the first true day of autumn – the air was cold and crisp, more layers required to walk the dogs, and the body wants warmer foods for breakfast. This shift of season ...

DATE: Oct 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Is magnesium a panacea?

What if there was a nutrient that could support better sleep, sustained energy all day, a balanced response to stress, athletic recovery, healthy blood pressure and blood sugar levels, bone ...

DATE: Sep 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

All are not created equal

Herbs are some of the most amazing creations under the sun. They are full of hundreds of phytochemicals that work synergistically to create potent medicines and nutrient dense foods. Plants ...

DATE: Sep 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Water: The elixir of life

Many people wonder, “How can I easily and affordably improve my health?” The answer is simple: Drink more water. In adults, about 60% of the body is made up of water, so for someone who weig...

DATE: Jul 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Lawn to Table: Eat the weeds in your garden

Many of us have been excited about the seasonal return of the farmers market. The fresh quality and the variety of offerings are tantalizing and nutritious. What if I told you that you can g...

DATE: Jun 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Miraculous minerals and where they come from

Minerals are the unsung heroes of the micronutrient world. Sure, everyone knows vitamin C is beneficial, but asking about molybdenum will draw a blank. Each one is involved in hundreds of b...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

How and why to keep elimination diets simple

Many of us wonder which foods are best for our bodies or could be contributing to symptoms that we’re having. The best way to go is directly to your body – it has all the answers you’re look...

DATE: Apr 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Time for whole-body spring cleaning

We’re starting to get our first tastes of spring, and it is such a balm for body, mind and soul. It can also bring allergies, irritability (spring fever) and a desire to deep cle...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

When in doubt about your diet, go dense

It can be really confusing to navigate the world of nutrition with so many theories and approaches out there, not to mention experts and research that seem to contradict each other. ...

DATE: Feb 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Staying wet when it’s dry

We are in the middle of a very cold and dry winter. Even though we live indoors, the climate around us has a huge effect on our physical, emotional and mental bodies. But because we’re used ...

DATE: Jan 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels