Diet – The Durango Herald

How low sodium diets may increase health risks

Salt’s value has changed with the industrial revolution, but it still plays a very important role in our individual health. Salt has been used as currency. Roads and cities have been formed...

DATE: Jun 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

The heavy hitters in the ’dirty food’ world

If you want to feed your body healthier food, you can simplify it even beyond the games of balancing calories and macronutrients (amounts of protein, fat, and carbohydrates). The first best ...

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

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

Seven tips toward a better diet for your kids

Let’s be real, feeding kids is tough! I’ve realized from firsthand experience with my three little ones that the goal here cannot be perfection. Through much trial and error, I ha...

DATE: May 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Emotional eating – is it why diets have failed you?

Do you have a healthy relationship with food? Would you classify yourself as an emotional eater? Spoiler alert: We are all human, so we all eat for emotional reasons to some degr...

DATE: Apr 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

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

Dietary fat: Is it your friend or foe?

Over the last seven years, I’ve created meal plans for clients in my clinics to combat a plethora of maladies such as chronic diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, joint pain, autoimmune condit...

DATE: Apr 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Stop eating these foods to protect the trillions of tiny soldiers fighting for your health

“My what?” you may be asking. The microbiome is the vast collection of trillions of bacteria in your digestive system that work together to maintain health. Your microbiome begins...

DATE: Mar 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

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

Hijacking the brain’s reward mechanism

A key component of behavior change is the brain’s reward system, which consists of neurons in the different regions of the brain communicating to one another using dopamine, the feel-good ch...

DATE: Mar 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

The link between your body pain and your diet

If you are suffering from body pain and other undesirable symptoms, it may be a sign that the food you are eating needs tweaking ... or even a complete overhaul. Generally, you e...

DATE: Mar 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Food

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

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Photos: A day for boatersAnimas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Animas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Artists reveal ‘Droplets’ mural at Animas River DaysProject involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

The city of Durango and nine artists unveiled the “Droplets” mural on Saturday during Animas River Days at the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility.The reclamation center and Santa Rita Park were bustling with residents and visitors who showed up for a day of water sports in 82-degree weather.The mural features a series of water droplets containing depictions of wildlife along the Animas River, and the personalities or styles of each artist who worked on them.

Silas Armstrong, an artist who worked on the piece, said the project was a massive undertaking for a group of artists who would presumably find trouble fitting all of their unique ideas into one piece.But they pulled it off.“They initially thought there’s gonna be way too many cooks in the kitchen, but we managed to make it work,” he said.The nine artists are: Armstrong, Cindy Atchison, Chelsie Begoody, Laurie Cullum, Mariah Kaminsky, Parker Ledford, Jordanne Pelkey, Maddie Sanders and Hannah Wilson.“Droplets” uses a color spectrum representing the seasons. The largest droplets break up the major scenes of the Animas River depicted in winter through autumn.“I chose to depict mine in yellow because it just happened to fall in the summer location, but also to represent the 2015 (Gold King Mine waste water spill) disaster that tainted the river and turned it yellow,” he said.

He said a shining sun portrayed over the entire scene is a symbol of hope. The mural also includes depictions of how ecological damage effects the community and the ecosystem downriver from Durango.Armstrong said locals might recognize his art behind Jean Pierre Bakery, Cafe and Wine Bar, a mural of Bart Simpson from “The Simpsons.”He also had a mural at The Hive, a youth community hub, before it announced the closure of its 1150 Main Ave. location.“It’s been one of the best experiences of my life,” he said of the project. “Super-talented artists. Really just honored and flattered enough to work with some of the great artists that are here.”“Droplets” came together through a partnership between the artists, the city of Durango and The Walls Project, a nonprofit that uses art and creativity to drive positive change in communities.The art project came together right on schedule. Tom Donley, The Walls Project’s chief financial officer, said in March the public unveiling of the mural was slated to happen during Animas River Days.Tommy Crosby, economic opportunity manager for the city, said in March the mural was made possible because a separate landscaping project at the reclamation center was completed under budget by about $100,000. The mural’s price tag was about $45,000.Two art installations, a sculpture by Alex Bond called “Whispers in Water” and a kinetic piece depicting a kayaker riding waves by Jeff Wise, were also included in the mural project.cburney@durangoherald.com

Project involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

Photos: Riders compete in the IHBC mountain bike pro races

Photos: Riders battle it out in IHBC men’s professional road raceAnother successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Another successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Photos: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road raceSaturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Saturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Photos: 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen TourMultiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Multiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School’s Class of 2024 graduates285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

Photos: Steamworks wins annual ‘Battle of the Animas’Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

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Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

PHOTOS: Bayfield High School’s Class of 2024 graduatesSeventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

Seventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

How low sodium diets may increase health risks

The heavy hitters in the ’dirty food’ world

Miraculous minerals and where they come from

Seven tips toward a better diet for your kids

Emotional eating – is it why diets have failed you?

How and why to keep elimination diets simple

Dietary fat: Is it your friend or foe?

Stop eating these foods to protect the trillions of tiny soldiers fighting for your health

Time for whole-body spring cleaning

Hijacking the brain’s reward mechanism

The link between your body pain and your diet

When in doubt about your diet, go dense

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