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Strawberries

This week let’s explore a subject on the sweet side…strawberries. The exact origin of the word “strawberry” is uncertain but is believed to be an ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 12:20 pm

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The connection between strength training and bone health

Last week’s article pertained to skeletal muscles, and we learned some of the numerous health and fitness benefits derived from weight training. Another benefit of ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 12:39 pm

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The importance of muscle strength 

 Last week, we learned some interesting facts about types of muscle. This week, I’d like to share information on muscles that keep us strong and ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 12:35 pm

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The benefits of tea

This week’s “unsung hero” of nutrition is actually a drink. Tea is the most popular drink worldwide, but in the United States, it ranks behind ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 8:00 am

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The benefits of phytonutrients 

Last week we learned some interesting facts about produce. Today, I’d like to share information on substances found in all fruits and vegetables, that not ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Monday, March 14, 2022 2:05 pm

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Fun facts about fruits and veggies

When counseling nutrition, I explain that most folks, including children, don’t get enough fruits and vegetables from their diet. The guideline I recommend is that ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Monday, March 7, 2022 9:50 am

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Diet and Exercise – All about bee pollen

This “unsung hero of nutrition” might not be thought of as food by some folks, but it is truly super. Today, we’ll be talking about ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 12:41 pm

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Get fit and get stronger

Get fit and get stronger. As a master personal trainer, I instruct and teach people at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. I even educate ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Monday, February 14, 2022 1:46 pm

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Lets get bananas!

Let’s continue the list of “unsung heroes of nutrition” with the banana. The word “banana” originated from the Arabic word “banan” which means “finger.” The ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 10:23 am

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An apple a day

Today's “unsung hero” of nutrition is the apple. The word apple, formerly spelled “aeppel” in Old English, is derived from the Proto-Germanic root “ap(a)laz,” which ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 12:33 pm

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