Jim May is about to begin the sweetest deal of his entrepreneurial life. The 72-year-old Valley businessman is keen on a sweet herb called stevia and will soon distribute the sweetener to more than 14,000 health food stores and thousands of supermarkets across the nation.

James May, founder and CEO of SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener, was honored recently in Paraguay for his efforts toward the promotion and cultivation of what has become one of North American’s most popular alternative sweeteners.

Five-hundred years ago, the Guarani Indians of Paraguay, Brazil and Bolivia started using the plant Ka’a He’ê — translated to English as “sweet herb” — for consumption and medical treatments.

After years building his career and credibility on carbs, award-winning baking instructor and bread cookbook author Peter Reinhart was an unlikely candidate to become an ambassador for low-carb, gluten-free living.

It seemed impossible. I wanted to make a zero-sugar, low-carb version of a cake that is made from almost nothing but sugar and carbs.

It seemed impossible. I wanted to make a zero-sugar, low-carb version of a cake that is made from almost nothing but sugar and carbs.

There is a right way to make sangria. It usually involves a dozen or more ingredients and plenty of time.

There is a right way to make sangria. It usually involves a dozen or more ingredients and plenty of time.

It's a vicious cycle: Your child gets an ear infection that won't go away except with strong antibiotics; then much of their gut bacteria gets killed off by the antibiotics, which reduces their immune system effectiveness; then another ear infection requires even stronger antibiotics, perhaps for a longer time ... and on and on it goes. What is a parent to do?

It's a vicious cycle: Your child gets an ear infection that won't go away except with strong antibiotics; then much of their gut bacteria gets killed off by the antibiotics, which reduces their immune system effectiveness; then another ear infection requires even stronger antibiotics, perhaps for a longer time ... and on and on it goes. What is a parent to do?

Former state Rep. Steve May has dropped out of the GOP primary race against incumbent U.S. Rep. John Shadegg in the topsy-turvy 3rd Congressional District.

“Spring is sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the flowers is?”

Insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes and obesity (diabesity) are global epidemics with major health consequences. Type 2 diabetes is commonly associated with poor diet and inactivity. However, there is now evidence of autoimmunity in Type 2 diabetes.

Insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes and obesity (diabesity) are global epidemics with major health consequences. Nearly two thirds of Americans are now medically classified as overweight or obese. What's crazy is that 30 percent of overweight individuals believe they're at a healthy weight, and 70 percent of obese individuals feel they're simply overweight. This excess weight costs our nation $93 billion in annual medical bills.

Insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes and obesity (diabesity) are global epidemics with major health consequences. Nearly two thirds of Americans are now medically classified as overweight or obese. What's crazy is that 30 percent of overweight individuals believe they're at a healthy weight, and 70 percent of obese individuals feel they're simply overweight. This excess weight costs our nation $93 billion in annual medical bills.

Slushies have taken on a surprisingly critical role in my family's summer. And it's my 7-year-old's fault.

Slushies have taken on a surprisingly critical role in my family’s summer. And it’s my 7-year-old’s fault.