The sweetener stevia has plenty of dedicated followers. Who can blame them? For years, food and supplement manufacturers have advertised stevia as all natural, calorie free and safe for people with diabetes. To many people, stevia seems like a win-wi... Read more
If you’re seeking to reduce your caloric intake, then sugar substitutes are worth a look. Sweeteners like sucralose and stevia are 200 to 600 times sweeter than granulated cane sugar, and they contain 0 to 5 calories per 1 g serving. When used... Read more
Do you feel like you are surrounded by sweets? Cookies, ice-cream, candy, soda and other sugary treats are everywhere, along with the extra calories and simple carbohydrates they contain. For people with diabetes and those trying to cut calories and... Read more
That white, powdery substance just makes you feel good. You can't get it off your mind, and you keep coming back for more. The more you have it, the more you want it! But even when you try to stay away from it, it finds ways to sneak into your li... Read more
At some point in your life, you have probably tried cantaloupe. Even if this is not your favorite fruit in the world, it has some amazing benefits that might just change your mind.
For starters, cantaloupe is an amazing source of Vitamin A and i... Read more
Can anyone tell me what flavored waters or water flavor additives have Stevia instead of Sucralose.
Crystal Light PURE does, but I didn't see it in the grocery store this morning.
I'm trying Black Cherry Vitamin Squeeze, but its a little bi... Read more
Well, I know that summer is coming with all the sun, new growth, and its warm enough to enjoy ice cream without freezing. My biggest issue is finding a cool and sweet alterative to ice cream and sherbet in the summer. I have thought about everything... Read more
My sweet tooth is out of control. It always has been. I never feel like I'm finished with a meal until I have something sweet. I feel that way about breakfast sometimes too. AAAAHH!
I've done a pretty good job of keeping trigger foods out of th... Read more
It's midnight, I've worked out, and I'm bored.
I still have to have one more snack before I go to bed, and I probably won't sleep for another 3 or so hours.
So, that being said, CONVERSATION! Go!
My name is Hayley and I'm 21. I like... Read more
I've done real well my second day (oh big deal, right?). But man I want some of those Oreos. Just had a good dinner. I have enough calories left, but I want to break the habit. HELP.... Read more
I SAW THE BLOG YESTURDAY ABOUT THE TRUVIA AND THAT ONE IS GOOD BUT THERE ARE OTHER PRODUCTS OF PURE STEVIA THAT ARE MUCH MORE REASONABLE. I BUY STEVIA CALLED "STEVITA" (SPOONABLE STEVIA, AND "ONLY SWEET" STEVIA. I'D BEEN BUYING STEVIA FOR YEARS, WAS... Read more
Stevia has natural ingredients with no known side effects, no calories, no carbs, no fat, no affect on glucose levels & no sugar & no artificial sweeteners, It can be advantageous in the prevention &treatment of diabetes & obesity . Use just a little... Read more
In the last few days before the administration changes hands, the FDA has been hard at work making changes. Here are two of the most interesting rulings: FDA Says Diet Coke Plus Mislabeled In 2007, Coke started selling Diet Coke Plus, also called Co... Read more
We spent plenty of time this week surfing the web for the most interesting, entertaining and educational stories. From oatmeal to stevia, avocados to packaged foods, this week's links are heavy on the food. Find out which links caught our attention t... Read more
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