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Go ahead and have that second slice of pizza

Today’s item on the comfort foods list is one of the world’s favorites. Pizza! The word pizza comes from the Latin “pinsere” which means “to ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 12:42 pm

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The big cheese

Well, it is indeed football season, and most of you know that I absolutely love football, and even as a nutritionist, I can’t enjoy some ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:08 pm

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Benefits of working out

As an exercise expert, I work with all fitness levels. I train beginners, intermediates, advanced, and even other personal trainers. The notion of getting in ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 12:03 pm

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Be sure to eat your Brussels sprouts

Today’s unsung hero of nutrition is Brussels sprouts. They rank 21st on the CDC’s list of powerhouse foods, ahead of cauliflower, carrots, tomatoes, turnips, sweet ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, September 20, 2022 11:48 am

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Fun facts about parsley

A few weeks ago we talked about the unsung heroes of nutrition. The response was so good that I thought we should continue it. Today’s ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 3:18 am

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Resistance training in older adults

Exercise for seniors is especially important, as proper exercise improves strength and balance, increases energy levels, prevents or delays diseases such as heart attack, stroke, ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, September 6, 2022 10:53 am

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Disadvantages of raw diets

In my last column, we discovered some of the benefits of various raw food diets. Today, I’d like to share with you some of the ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 12:02 pm

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Raw diets and their potential benefits

Today, I’d like to elaborate on “raw diets,” a subject of interest from last week’s. Let’s explore just what raw diets involve and some of ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 11:28 am

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Carob, a raw diet, and washing chicken: More food myths and facts

Most everyone wants to eat well because that is the primary way to stave off disease, get stronger, and increase energy levels. However, sometimes the ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 11:39 am

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More myths and facts about nutrition

Last week, I explained that one of the main issues within the field of nutrition isn’t that there are not enough details and particulars. Some ... Read more