David Grotto:
CLASS OF 1978
Homewood-Flossmoor High SchoolClass of 1978
Flossmoor, IL
Flossmoor Junior High SchoolClass of 1974
Flossmoor, IL
Serena Hills Elementary SchoolClass of 1972
Chicago heights, IL
Mt. Vernon Elementary SchoolClass of 1969
Chicago, IL
David's Story
After leaving HF, I worked in the natural foods industry for over 25 years, having owned and operated my own natural food store for over 18 years which then led me to become a dietitian.
I graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in medical dietetics and nutrition.
After several years of working a s a clinical dietitian, I started Nutrition Housecall, LLC, a nutrition consulting firm that provides nutrition communications, lecturing and consulting services, and also offers personalized at-home dietary services.
Shortly after College, I hosted my own live radio show for over 10 years called Let¿s Talk Health, CHICAGO! I served as a national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association for over six years and have been featured in numerous radio and television programs such as You the Owners Manual radio program with Dr. Roizen and the Montel Williams Show and iVillage Live. I also co-hosted the national television pr...Expand for more
ogram, Health & Lifestyles, Weekly.
Now I speak and freelance write on a vast array of health and wellness topics. I also serve on the scientific advisory board of Fitness magazine.
I have a book that came out in January called 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Bantam-Dell), and it is already in it's 8th printing and will be coming out in eleven different languages! I also launched a companion website of the same name as the title.
One of my passions is improving the health of children through good nutrition. I'm the advisory board chair for Produce for Kids® and PBS Kids health initiative.
I also lecture extensively on the benefits of humor and laughter therapy and am a Certified Laughter Leader, receiving further training in improvisation from The Second City in Chicago.
I live in Elmhurst, Illinois with my wife Sharon, three daughters Chloe, Katie and Madison and have two-female dogs making me an expert on the subject of "unopposed" estrogen.
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