Posts by Kelley Herring

You probably know that guarding your health means sugar and artificial sweeteners are out. But thanks to safe, all-natural sweeteners – including erythritol, stevia, and agave nectar you can satisfy your sweet tooth without sabotaging your health.

Soy foods contain an estrogenic compound called genistein. And according to recent research, even small doses of genistein can cause human sperm to “burn out.” What’s more, the researchers found that when both partners avoid soy around the woman’s most fertile days of the month, it might actually aid conception.

You may think soy formula is a safe alternative to breast milk. But here are eight reasons to think again.

Table sugar, honey, and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Which sweetener is worse for your health? The Corn Refiners Association would like you to believe they’re all the same.

If you’re adding herbs and spices to your meals, you’re doing yourself a big favor. Recent research shows that many herbs and spices pack more age-defying, disease-fighting nutrients than the foods we use them on. And today, I have a tip that will help you power up the flavor and boost the antioxidants in your meals nearly tenfold.

What do protein bars, printing presses, and your gas pump have in common? Hexane!
Hexane is a byproduct of gasoline. It is used as a solvent for glues (rubber cement, adhesives), varnishes, and inks, and also as a degreaser in the printing industry.

Should you be concerned about diabetes? Consider this: 23.6 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. And a whopping 57 million Americans have pre-diabetes. So, yes, you should be concerned. And one way you can keep yourself healthy is by adding salba to your grocery list…

Do you eat potatoes, toast, crackers, chips, cereal, or other carbohydrate-rich foods cooked at high temperatures? If so, you’re exposing yourself to acrylamide – a dangerous carcinogen that’s been linked to several types of cancer in humans….

How much is your health worth to you? For most people, the answer is quite simple: Everything.
But in this age of “pill and procedure” medicine, many wait until it’s too late to make an investment in their health. And with the rising cost of food, it’s tempting to scrimp and save wherever you can….