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The health benefits of probiotics, bacteria

Nowadays you can hardly pick up any health or nutrition publication without reading some article about “probiotics.” Just what are probiotics? Are they beneficial? Are ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:24 pm

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Cinnamon’s many health benefits

In today’s column, I’d like to share with you some benefits of another one of my favorite spices - cinnamon. Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, January 15, 2015 10:46 pm

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The skinny on fat: fats are necessary

If there has ever been a component of the human diet debated and misunderstood, well beyond normal limits, it would have to be fats. Media ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, December 4, 2014 10:13 pm

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Protein: one of body’s major building blocks

Protein is one of our bodyís major building blocks. Itís a primary component of our organs, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and glands. In fact, the function ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Wednesday, November 26, 2014 8:40 pm

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Holiday eating myths less fact and more fiction

Well, the holidays are soon upon us, and food is such a huge part of the celebration. The problem can be two fold for many ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, November 13, 2014 8:53 pm

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To take or not to take the flu vaccination

Well, it’s already October, and there’s a refreshing nip in the air, but with it comes a familiar, yet unwelcomed sign that Winter’s not too ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, October 16, 2014 11:20 pm

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Practical solutions to overeating pitfalls

Many people who are trying to lose weight will tell you one of their biggest pitfalls is they “over eat”. What many don’t know ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, October 2, 2014 9:13 pm

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Healthy bones play important role in overall health

There are more than 200 bones in the human body. The main duty of the skeleton is to add structure to the body, protect organs, ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, September 25, 2014 9:57 pm

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Interesting facts about the human body

A few weeks ago I wrote my column on interesting facts about fruits and vegetables I’ve learned. The response was so incredible, I decided ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, September 11, 2014 10:41 pm

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Protein revs up metabolism

In their quest for information on losing weight, many folks run across countless results on how to fire up, increase, jump-start, engage and speed up ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, September 4, 2014 10:00 pm

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