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Diet & Exercise: Some hidden benefits of exercise

Exercise is known to have a bounty of healthful benefits. It is effectively beneficial to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Friday, July 20, 2018 8:00 am

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Diet & Exercise: Learn more about a summertime staple — the peach

Well, it’s summertime, and that means sweet, juicy peaches. The peach (Prunus persica) is native to the region of northwest China between the Tarim Basin ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Friday, July 13, 2018 8:00 am

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Diet & Exercise: No bones to pick when it comes to calcium, weight training

Some folks think lifting weights or “resistance training” just strengthens, tones and tightens muscles, and while it does all these great things for us, there’s ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Friday, July 6, 2018 8:00 am

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Diet & Exercise: Kale — once overlooked, now in vogue

Today, I’d like to share information on a vegetable many folks overlook, but probably shouldn’t — kale. Kale, or leaf cabbage, originated in the east ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Friday, June 29, 2018 8:00 am

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Diet & Exercise: The dos, don’ts of lifting

Two weeks ago, we learned the importance of weight training and how it protects and strengthens. Last week, we reviewed how to begin a weight ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Friday, June 15, 2018 8:00 am

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Diet & Exercise: How to get started on a lifting program

Last week, we discovered some of the benefits derived from gaining muscle and strength. We learned that physical activity like weight training can reduce your ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Friday, June 8, 2018 8:00 am

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Diet & Exercise: The many benefits of making gains, pumping iron

The genealogy of weight lifting can be traced back to the beginning of history — though it remains as important to fitness as ever today. ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Friday, June 1, 2018 8:00 am

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Diet & Exercise: Sweet things about strawberries

In my last article, we learned fascinating facts about peppers. This week, let’s explore a subject more on the sweeter side — strawberries. Wild strawberries ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Friday, May 25, 2018 8:00 am

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Diet & Exercise: Some spicy facts about peppers

Well, it’s that time of year, when folks are planting their vegetable gardens, and just so you know, Crocker farms is in and doing quite ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Friday, May 18, 2018 8:00 am

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Diet & Exercise: Fast facts about fruit and vegetables

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

by Dave Crocker, Friday, May 11, 2018 8:00 am

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