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11/01/2025

🎂Getting together with family and friends is really what makes a birthday special. But another fun tradition is the cake! It doesn’t mean we need to make a cake with ingredients that include artificial dyes, artificial flavors or glyphosate (from non-organic flour). Even with a fun birthday cake, there are better options.

Frosting and sprinkles-

On artificial food dyes: “The molecules of synthetic colorants are small, and the immune system finds it difficult to defend the body against them. They can also bond to food or body proteins and, thus, are able to act in stealth mode to circumvent and disrupt the immune system.”

Cake-

On glyphosate: “There is evidence that we are being exposed to increasing doses of glyphosate and other compounds of the herbicide formation over the years. Such exposure is potentially deleterious.” Felix Carvalho, Secretary General, Eurotox

On artificial flavor: Artificial flavors must be composed of one of 700 FDA allowed flavoring chemicals OR they can be “any of 2,000 other chemicals not directly regulated by FDA but sanctioned for use by an industry group.”

Whether it’s cake, sprinkles, frosting, icecream, cookies, or whatever it may be, there’s always a way to make it a better option.

What tips do you have for birthdays?👇

Sources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25599186/
https://www.the-scientist.com/how-toxic-is-the-worlds-most-popular-herbicide-roundup-30308
https://www.ewg.org/foodscores/content/natural-vs-artificial-flavors/

10/30/2025

Thermography (sometimes referred to as digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) or infrared thermography) is a screening technique that measures your blood flow and body temperature using pictures from a camera. A thermography scan looks for patterns and fluctuations in your body’s temperature and blood flow to detect abnormalities and other early signs of disease.

A thermography scan is most commonly used for breast cancer screening, but it can also identify a variety of illnesses, including liver problems, sinus infections, and TMJ disorders.

Thermography does not identify disease but looks for precursors to disease. This helps identify problems sooner, opening up a greater variety of intervention options, which are often non-invasive, lifestyle-based options.

Some of the benefits of thermography that have been studied are:
-checks for physical abnormalities
-there is no age barrier
-effective for women with implants
-breast density does not affect the results
-no risk of rupture
-no radiation

*This is not medical advice. Please consult your own doctor on what’s best for you.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9731505/

10/30/2025

A 2024 study surveyed 53,266 adults and found even occasional energy drink consumption was linked to measurable sleep problems. 🤯

→ The dose-response was clear:
People drinking just 1-3 energy drinks per month had increased sleep problems. Daily drinkers showed significantly worse sleep across every parameter measured - longer time to fall asleep, more night wakings, shorter total sleep duration, lower sleep efficiency, increased insomnia, and more daytime tiredness¹.
Men consumed energy drinks at nearly double the rate of women and experienced stronger effects on sleep timing¹.

→ What’s happening:
Energy drinks contain an average of 150mg caffeine per liter plus sugar, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids¹. Researchers found a clear pattern: the more frequently people consumed energy drinks, the fewer hours they slept and the worse their sleep quality became.
The study showed no “safe” consumption level - even monthly use was associated with sleep disturbances¹.

→ Important context:
This was a cross-sectional study (snapshot in time), so it shows association, not direct causation. However, the dose-response relationship (more consumption = worse sleep at every frequency level) strengthens the link¹.
The study didn’t separate types of energy drinks or timing of consumption, which could also affect results.

You can’t out-caffeinate poor sleep.

Have you noticed energy drinks affecting your sleep? 👇

Disclosure: We did not fund or participate in the study, just sharing the findings we thought were important.

Sources: ¹ https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/2/e072951

10/27/2025

Comment FALL for a link to all my favorite fall recipes!🎃

Two of the big concerns when it comes to baking are glyphosate and GMOs.

What is the concern with glyphosate?
-In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, reviewed extensive U.S., Canadian and Swedish studies on glyphosate’s human health effects, as well as research on laboratory animals. The IARC classified the chemical as “probably carcinogenic” to humans. 1

What is the concern with GMOs?
GMO stands for genetically modified organism. This means the DNA structure of the plant, like soy, for example, has been altered to withstand pesticides being sprayed on it instead of withering or shriveling. Companies sell Roundup Ready crops, which are designed to survive applications of Roundup (the main ingredient is glyphosate). Then, the pesticide-laden crop is harvested and enters the food supply. This became common in the 2000s.
Some of the most common GMO foods are corn, soy, canola, and sugar beets. If your food contains one of these crop ingredients, it may contain GMOs and glyphosate. 2

Here are some swaps to consider making:

Flour- Make the switch to organic flour or try an ancient grain like spelt or Kamut. Organic is important because much of the wheat in our country is sprayed with glyphosate before it is harvested. 3

Coconut sugar- Yes, this is still sugar, but this is a better choice for a few reasons. It is considered a lower glycemic index food which means it prompts a more gradual rise in blood sugar, rather than a spike. Another benefit is that it is manufactured with a two-step process compared to most white sugar, that is a 12 or more step process. Sugar beets and sugar cane, the source of white sugar, may be sprayed with glyphosate. If you’re going to use white sugar in a recipe, use organic! 2 3 4 5

Butter- I like to use a good-quality butter, preferably one that is organic. The best would be organic butter from grass-fed cows.

Sources in caption below⬇️

10/24/2025

Let’s talk about how FAST sugar adds up on Halloween night. 🎃

There are so many ideas out there as to what to do with Halloween candy and trick or treating. No one way is right. As parents we need to decide what’s best for our own kids due to their age, personality, and health concerns.

But I do wish all candy was made the better choice way…. No high fructose corn syrup, no artificial dyes, no hydrogenated oils, no artificial flavors, no artificial preservatives.

Manufacturers know how to do it this way!

But remember, better choice candy is still candy, with sugar!

2 things that I don’t love about candy that I wish manufacturers would change:

1️⃣DYES: According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the food dye yellow 5 showed genotoxicity (this refers to a toxin that damages DNA molecules in genes) in 6 out of 11 studies. They also state, “The three most widely used dyes, Red 40, Yellow 5 & 6, are contaminated with known carcinogens.” They also found that “numerous studies have found that mixtures of dyes cause hyperactivity and other behavioral impairments in children.” (1,2,3). We know how to dye with food. We don’t need artificial ingredients!

2️⃣SUGAR: The average American adult consumes 77 grams of sugar per day. The American Heart Assoc. recommends no more 25-35 grams of added sugar for adults & 12-25 grams for kids.(2)

It’s easy to see how it adds up when a child eats:
🥄yogurt for breakfast (15g sugar)
🥄pb & j sandwich (22 g sugar)
🥄granola bar for a snack (20 g sugar)
🥄pasta sauce with dinner (9 g sugar)

That’s near 70 grams of added sugar.

What are tips that you have for Halloween night?🎃

Sources:
1 CSPI Food Dyes Report: https://www.cspi.org/cspi-news/synthetic-food-dyes-rainbow-risks
2 AHA Sugar Guidelines: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/added-sugars

More sources in caption➡️

10/21/2025

Your cleaning routine matters more than you think.🧼

A 20-year European study tracked over 6,000 people and found women who cleaned regularly experienced lung function decline comparable to smoking 10-20 ci******es daily¹.

→ Women who cleaned lost lung capacity 20-30% faster than those who didn’t - about 22 ml per year versus 18.5 ml.
That might sound small, but over decades it adds up to serious damage. Men showed no association, likely because women spend nearly double the time cleaning and use products more frequently¹.

→ What’s happening:
Researchers believe cleaning chemicals constantly irritate your airways, causing inflammation and “airway remodeling” - actual structural changes to your lung tissue over time¹.
The study didn’t specify which products caused this, but a separate study found 91% of people use conventional commercial cleaners like Lysol, Scrubbing Bubbles, and Comet⁴. These typically contain harsh chemicals like bleach, ammonia, and quaternary ammonium compounds.

→ Important context:
This measures lung function decline specifically - not cancer or heart disease. Smoking damages lungs AND causes cancer, heart disease, and harms nearly every organ. Cleaning products primarily affect respiratory function based on current research¹.

→ What you can do:
The lead researcher said it best: “These chemicals are usually unnecessary; microfiber cloths and water are more than enough for most purposes”¹.

For everyday cleaning, water and microfiber cloths work. When you need something stronger, choose products without harsh chemicals, avoid sprays, and ventilate well.

Your lungs can’t tell the difference between cleaning for health and damaging your health while cleaning.

What cleaning swaps have you made? 👇

Disclosure: We did not fund or participate in the study, just sharing the findings we thought were important.

Sources:
¹ https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1164/rccm.201706-1311OC ² https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/lung-cancer/about/key-statistics.html
³ https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/copd.htm ⁴ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10875726/

10/20/2025

Whether I’m stuck at an airport, spending all day at Disney, or on a long road trip, I’ve learned that having my own snacks is a game-changer.

Theme park or airport food is always a fun treat, but relying only on sugary snacks throughout the day can cause blood sugar spikes followed by energy crashes, leaving you feeling tired, sluggish, or even more hungry. Now I never leave without my travel snack stash.

Swipe to see some of my favorites and why I like them➡️

What are your go-to travel snacks? 👇

10/14/2025

So many fall products have unnecessary ingredients, artificial flavors, and questionable additives🍂 But the good news?

You don’t have to sacrifice the fun fall season for cleaner options!

I’ve found amazing fall favorites at Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Walmart, and online that let you enjoy the season without the junk.

Swipe to see my top picks for better-for-you options 🎃🍁

Have you tried any cleaner fall products this year? Drop your faves below! 👇

10/14/2025

So many fall products have unnecessary ingredients, artificial flavors, and questionable additives🍂 But the good news?

You don’t have to sacrifice the fun fall season for cleaner options!

I’ve found amazing fall favorites at Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Walmart, and online that let you enjoy the season without the junk.

Swipe to see my top picks that prove you can have it all – the fall aesthetic AND better-for-you options 🎃🍁

Have you tried any cleaner fall products this year? Drop your faves below! 👇

10/14/2025

🚨 California just became the first state in the nation to ban ultra-processed FOODS from school lunches.

→ What’s changing:
A new law legally defines ultra-processed foods and will phase out the most harmful ones from California schools by 2035¹.

→ The context:
📊 32.7% of youth ages 12-19 are prediabetic (CDC, July 2025)¹
📊 About 62% of children’s calories come from ultra-processed foods²
📊 California schools serve nearly 1 billion meals per year³

→ How this is different:
Other states have banned specific ingredients (like certain dyes).
California’s approach:
First to legally define “ultra-processed foods” as a category
Bans ultra-processed foods broadly, not just single ingredients
Requires scientists to identify which foods are most harmful

→ What makes a food “ultra-processed”?
Foods are flagged if they’re high in saturated fat, added sugar, or sodium AND contain additives like⁴:
Artificial dyes
Artificial flavors
Non-nutritive sweeteners
Emulsifiers and thickeners
What do you think about this? 👇

Sources:
¹ https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/08/governor-newsom-signs-first-in-the-nation-law-to-ban-ultra-processed-foods-from-school-lunches/ ² https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/california-ultra-processed-school-lunch-ban-21091142.php ³ https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/california-phase-ultraprocessed-food-school-meals-rcna236506 ⁴ https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/08/health/ultraprocessed-food-ban-california-wellness

10/07/2025

Comment SHOP to be sent a link to all of the products I’m stocking up on, including favorites I’ve used for years!

One of my favorite things about making better choices is that it doesn’t have to be complicated. It is now so much easier to find products that align with how I want to live, without all the ingredients I’m trying to avoid.

Swipe to see WHY these are such great choices for living a non toxic life. ➡️

What’s one product you’ve been using for years that you couldn’t live without? 👇

10/07/2025

Comment SHOP to be sent a link to all of the products I’m stocking up on, including favorites I’ve used for years!

One of my favorite things about making better choices is that it doesn’t have to be complicated. It is now so much easier to find products that align with how I want to live, without all the ingredients I’m trying to avoid.

Swipe to see WHY these are such great choices for living a non-toxic life. ➡️

What’s one product you’ve been using for years that you couldn’t live without? 👇

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Hi! I'm Karalynne Call, a mom of six with a passion for better health and wellness within the home. I began my health journey nearly 15 years ago as I battled severe depression, and have tried to help many others begin their own health journey. I believe that nature provides the necessary nutrition in order for people to live healthy, happy lives full of energy. My goal is to inspire others to make a change in their eating habits and daily product use.

I am a Wellness Coach, Nutritional, and Mental Health Advocate. I share tips and tricks, how-to's and why's behind choosing better, whole, non-toxic ingredients for their families. After years of struggling to find personal care products with ingredients I was willing to use on myself and on my children, I decided to make my own! Just Ingredients deodorant and face serum launched in Fall 2019, and more products are in the works.

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