Hi, Conversations readers. Can you believe it's been a year since I penned the first article for the Conversations with Chromax newsletter? My, how time flies when you're having fun!

I want to do a quick 'Year in Conversations' recap where we'll revisit some of the things we've discussed over the past twelve months.

Vacation time – Eating Healthy on the Road
By Sherry L. Granader


It is summertime! And this time of year usually means taking a family road trip or that long overdue vacation. Whatever your travel plans include this summer, it is still possible to eat healthy and stay on track with your fitness goals. Not only will you continue to feel energized by eating right, it will help you stay strong and resist getting a cold or virus when you are far from home.

There are a number of good reasons to take dietary supplements. To start with, many essential nutrients have become less available in the food supply. The consumption of processed and refined foods is part of the problem, as is the depletion of minerals in our soils. Many medications also promote nutritional deficiencies. Stress and advancing age increase the need for vitamins and minerals as well. Older people are not as capable of absorbing many nutrients from food. For example, vitamin D deficiency in the elderly is rampant and cannot be fully met by food or sun exposure. The same is true for vitamin B12, which also declines with age. Chromium levels in our body decrease steadily over time, which has been tied to disorders like diabetes and heart disease, especially in older people. Supplements are one of the most effective ways of delivering these nutrients.