Chromium picolinate combines the essential mineral chromium and a chemical called picolinate. Here comes a little bit of the science background on it; if you have already glazed over at this point just skip and read on down:) In order for Chromium to be absorbed in our body, it must first be de-energized from its…

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Load up on vitamins, minerals & the spirit  of warm southern climates with these lush tropical fruits. Having just arrived home from the beautiful island of Barbados on Friday evening I was inspired to write about some yummiliscious fruits. With the choice of local produce at a minimum, now is the time to have tropical options – such as…

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Similar to the other areas of my pantry that were in need of an overhaul, I was on the lookout for sweeteners produced from crops that had been farmed without chemicals and pesticides. I was looking for sweeteners that didn’t contain additives and preservatives, and were as close to their original source ingredient in form…

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