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Trace minerals and their functions in the body

“Good things come in small packages” is a phrase that definitely could be said of dietary trace minerals. Trace minerals are chemical elements required by ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 11:27 am

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Bring on the bread

Many would never expect today’s subject to enter into the arena of superfoods alongside broccoli, Brussels sprouts, blueberries, beets and bell peppers. In fact, most ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 11:28 am

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The power of the avocado

While it’s true that no one food can “do it all,” it is equally proper to note that some foods offer more nutritional value than ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 11:21 am

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Separating nutritional fact from fiction

When it comes to nutrition, it isn’t that there aren’t enough particulars, to the contrary, there’s more than enough information, and unfortunately, much of it ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 12:06 pm

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Focusing on women’s fitness

Fitness is such a fundamental element of overall health and well-being for everyone, and it holds particular significance for women. Women face health challenges and ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 11:25 am

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The role of nutrition in eye health

Our eyes are responsible for allowing us to interpret the world around us. However, as we age, our eyes may become susceptible to a range ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 11:42 am

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Tone vs. strength

When it comes to resistance or strength training, there are two principal categories of exercise. Today I’d like to explain to you the difference ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:02 pm

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Nutrition’s role in post-exercise recovery

Let’s continue our study of post-exercise recovery. Another crucial component of “reset and recovery” after exercise is nutrition. Nutrition’s role in post-exercise recovery is to ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 1:59 pm

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Focusing on post-exercise recovery

Whether you’re an athlete or just want to stay strong and balanced, you probably know that a good workout can leave you feeling invigorated and ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 11:39 am

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The role of micronutrients

Last week we learned about macronutrients. This week, let’s continue our study with their counterparts, micronutrients. Micronutrients are dietary components the body needs in smaller ... Read more