Food

Low carb? Low fat? What the latest dieting studies tell us

If you’re planning to try to lose weight in 2019, you’re sure to find a fierce debate online and among…

January 8, 2019

Relieve heartburn naturally

The pain associated with these conditions can be so excruciating it can be mistaken for a heart attack. Taking over-the-counter…

December 26, 2018

Local News

Durango Food Bank holds donation drive at Walmart

Organizers collect more than 4,200 pounds of nonperishable food

December 16, 2018

Food

Farm bill exempts pure maple, honey from added sugars label

The new farm bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday prevents maple syrup and honey producers from being required…

December 13, 2018

Healing Nutrition

Surviving the sugar this holiday season

Despite us all knowing better, the average American eats a whopping 168 pounds of sugar per year. That’s more than…

December 12, 2018

Food

Can scientists build a blueprint for bluefin tuna?

Biotech firms making advances in quest to create artificial meats

December 9, 2018

Local News

November restaurant reports are in

Ponderosa, Dolores Elementary, Fiesta Mexicana fare well

December 7, 2018

Food

The latke: A bite of a delicious and debated Hanukkah tradition

pancakes at the center of much debate

December 5, 2018

Food

Repeat outbreaks pressure produce industry to step up safety

Romaine lettuce sits on the shelves as a shopper walks through the produce area of an Albertsons market Nov. 20…

December 3, 2018

Healing Nutrition

Fiber: The first step to preventing diabetes

The easiest “first step” to improve pre-diabetes and diabetes with nutrition is to focus on increasing your fiber intake. There…

November 28, 2018

Education

October inspections: Cortez schools, Jimmer’s and Blondie’s …

Montezuma-Cortez schools and Blondie’s make the grade

November 23, 2018

Action Line

Rules lack teeth for defining a ‘healthy snack’

The “Healthy Snacks” aisle in the Durango Walmart features a wide selection of flavored popcorns, candy-based trail mixes and heavily…

November 19, 2018

Healing Nutrition

Three tips for surviving the holidays

As the holidays kick off, it usually means extra time with family and friends and often a party or two.…

November 14, 2018

Food

1 death linked to ongoing turkey salmonella outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the death was in California but didn’t have any immediate details. Since…

November 11, 2018

Food

Editor quits food magazine after joking about killing vegans

Waitrose Food magazine said editor William Sitwell had quit, adding that it considered this “the right and proper move.” Freelance…

November 4, 2018

Food

We love a good banana pudding, and this one’s better than we remember

Single-serving cups of maple-kissed pudding, layered with sliced banana and topped with a crunch of graham cracker crumbles, can transport…

November 3, 2018

Food

How old is cacao? New research pushes back date

Tests indicate traces of cacao on artifacts from an archaeological site in Ecuador, according to a study published Monday. That’s…

November 2, 2018

Local News

Hundreds commit to eating more locally produced foods

Nonprofit aims to build largely independent food systems

October 31, 2018

Food

Durango eateries consider automation

the food industry losing its human element?

October 31, 2018

Healing Nutrition

Cut your sugar intake with a power bowl

As we celebrate Halloween today, a lot of candy will be sold in the U.S. We can combat this volume…

October 30, 2018

Food

There’s a ruby-colored reason this fruit dessert is so very saucy

Fall Fruit With Port Wine Sauce, shown here chilled with Greek yogurt.Deb Lindsey/Washington Post Once the plush purple liquid is…

October 29, 2018

Food

Mexican-style sandwich tastes as if it took hours to make

Mushroom Poblano and Refried Bean Tortas.Goran Kosanovic and Bonnie Benwick/Washington Post In between is a sandwich like this Mexican torta…

October 26, 2018

Food

If you don’t eat honey because you are a vegan, avocados might be off-limits, too

Some vegans avoid eating honey because it exploits the labor of bees. It turns out that those people might want…

October 21, 2018

Local News

Ignacio High students create food pantry, identify major social issues

plans clothing exchange

October 19, 2018

Food

Food allergy sufferers often served a side of skepticism alongside their struggle

Being near someone eating a peanut butter sandwich might pock her skin with hives, she told them. Catching a whiff…

October 17, 2018

Healing Nutrition

Stop wearing out your snooze button

Maybe you had time to sleep in or just felt so tired and “out of it” that you couldn’t believe…

October 16, 2018

Local News

Regional food hub planted in Cortez

entities to use renovated building, serve those in need

October 7, 2018

Healing Nutrition

Are you too busy to eat healthy?

Sutherlindu1-i-syn Many of my clients come to me skipping breakfast, drinking loads of caffeine in the afternoon, and eating a…

October 2, 2018

Food

Confused about the term ‘soy milk’? FDA wants to know

That’s what the Food and Drug Administration is asking as it considers whether soy and other non-dairy products can keep…

September 27, 2018

Local News

August inspections: The Farm, Shiloh Steakhouse, Burger Boy, Pippo’s and more

inspection reports released

September 23, 2018