Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers

[Guest guest]

TERRY -I would give anything to be able to eat sugar or carbs and not give it a moments notice. Unfortunately I now have Diabetes Type 1 and I even have to worry about potatoes, rice and pasta. There are a lot of diabetics that are thrilled when they come out with a better sweetener. But I think if you don't HAVE to use the artificial stuff, you shouldn't.BarbaraOn Jan 2, 2011, at 4:58 PM, Terry Pogue wrote: I don't understand why one would want a substitute sugar with anything. There is certainly nothing wrong with sugar. A bit of sugar in coffee or tea is not enough calories to worry about. Better to reduce fat in the diet for weight control. I believe in eating everything (read real food) in moderation.TerrySent from my iPadOn Jan 2, 2011, at 6:41 PM, <kareningotham@...> wrote: These are the same people who pronounced bovine hormone supplements "safe" despite evidence to the contrary. Ya gotta love the FDA--I wonder who's yanking their chain on this one? The sugar lobby? The corn lobby? Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive, cardiovascular, and renal systems. Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved the sweetener however. Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to use stevia in food, they say "data and information necessary to support the safe use have been lacking." The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food. Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not foods. Re: Maca Root I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms. Blessings, Lea Ann Savage Satellite Beach, FL (321) 773-7088 (home) (321-961-9219 (cell) www.VitamixLady.com www..com <))>< On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote: Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

Diabetics have to consider almost everything - carbs and regular sugars, and of course we have to have a low fat diet as well. In other words, the most healthy die you can think of. And yes, we have to really consider fruits. So although i LOVE smoothies, I have to try any trick in the book to lower the sugar. For example, for breakfast I should keep the carbs to about 45 - 50 grams. My no fat no sugar yogurt is 15-20 grams just there. Fruit with peels are best - the more fiber, the better. And would you believe that I have to also consider MILK!!! Carbs, natural sugars. And many people think one sugar or another is better, sugar is sugar and goes into the blood stream quickly. If I have very ow blood sugar (it can be extremely dangerous) the best and quickest way to raise it is to drink 3/4 c. orange juice. There is so much natural sugar in it. Darn, it's not fun.BarbaraOn Jan 2, 2011, at 6:56 PM, Terry Pogue wrote: Oh my, I hadn't thought of diabetes. I was under the impression one with that problem just couldn't eat desserts or carbs. I never thought small amounts would be a problem. Is fruit okay for you? Fruit has a lot of sugar doesn't it? Terry <I would miss the carbs most I think> Sent from my iPad On Jan 2, 2011, at 8:45 PM, "Steve Spence" <greentrust@...> wrote: > Stevia is not an artificial sweetener. I have some growing here. > > > On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:57:48 -0500, Barbara Watt <bwattmt@...> wrote: > >> TERRY - >> >> I would give anything to be able to eat sugar or carbs and not give >> it a moments notice. Unfortunately I now have Diabetes Type 1 and I >> even have to worry about potatoes, rice and pasta. There are a lot >> of diabetics that are thrilled when they come out with a better >> sweetener. But I think if you don't HAVE to use the artificial >> stuff, you shouldn't. >> >> Barbara >> >> >> On Jan 2, 2011, at 4:58 PM, Terry Pogue wrote: >> >>> >>> I don't understand why one would want a substitute sugar with >>> anything. There is certainly nothing wrong with sugar. A bit of >>> sugar in coffee or tea is not enough calories to worry about. >>> Better to reduce fat in the diet for weight control. I believe in >>> eating everything (read real food) in moderation. >>> Terry >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Jan 2, 2011, at 6:41 PM, <kareningotham@...> wrote: >>> >>>> These are the same people who pronounced bovine hormone >>>> supplements "safe" despite evidence to the contrary. Ya gotta love >>>> the FDA--I wonder who's yanking their chain on this one? The sugar >>>> lobby? The corn lobby? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers >>>> >>>> >>>> The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter >>>> >>>> Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe >>>> >>>> The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural >>>> sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive” by the U.S. >>>> Food and Drug Administration (FDA). >>>> >>>> The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of >>>> Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some >>>> of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive, >>>> cardiovascular, and renal systems. >>>> >>>> Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no >>>> calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the >>>> United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen >>>> other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved >>>> the sweetener however. >>>> >>>> Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new >>>> low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to >>>> use stevia in food, they say "data and information necessary to >>>> support the safe use have been lacking." >>>> >>>> The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that >>>> data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food. >>>> >>>> Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the >>>> herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia- >>>> containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not >>>> foods. >>>> >>>> Re: Maca Root >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms. >>>>> >>>>> Blessings, >>>>> Lea Ann Savage >>>>> Satellite Beach, FL >>>>> (321) 773-7088 (home) >>>>> (321-961-9219 (cell) >>>>> www.VitamixLady.com >>>>> www..com >>>>> <))>< >>>>> >>>>> On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to >>>>>> pick some up today when I go to my herb person. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > > > -- > > Steve Spence > Renewable energy and self sufficiency > http://www.green-trust.org > http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com > > > ------------------------------------ > >

[Guest guest]

The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter

Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe

The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive, cardiovascular, and renal systems.Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved the sweetener however.Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to use stevia in food, they say "data and information necessary to support the safe use have been lacking."The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food.Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not foods.

Re: Maca Root

I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

Of course they'd say that, lol

If they can't control it, they outlaw it.

Stevia can be homegrown.

On Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:06:51 -0500, Bonnie Engler

<bonnieengler@...> wrote:

> The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter

> Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe

> The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural sweetener,

> has been called an “unsafe food additive†by the U.S. Food and Drug

> Administration (FDA).

>

> The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of Celestial

> Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some of their teas may

> be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive, cardiovascular, and renal

> systems.

>

> Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no calories.

> Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the United States, it is

> not approved as a food additive. A dozen other countries, including

> Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved the sweetener however.

>

> Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new

> low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to use

> stevia in food, they say " data and information necessary to support the

> safe use have been lacking. "

>

> The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that data is

> lacking to support the safety of stevia in food.

>

> Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the herb,

> but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-containing teas’

> labels to state that they are supplements, not foods.

>

>

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> Re: Maca Root

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> I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

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> Blessings,

> Lea Ann Savage

> Satellite Beach, FL

> (321) 773-7088 (home)

> (321-961-9219 (cell)

> www.VitamixLady.com

> www..com

> <))><

>

>

> On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

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> Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to

> pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

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--

Steve Spence

Renewable energy and self sufficiency

http://www.green-trust.org

http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com

[Guest guest]

WHEW, this is old news! Before Coca Cola wanted Stevia, the FDA would allow manufacturers to sell it if it was NOT called a sweetener. Back in those good old days the only way you could get Stevia was at a health food store (or I could find it in the organic section of my local supermarket). Sadly, once big money (AKA Coca Cola) got to the FDA they reclassified it as an approved food additive. I say sadly because now consumers who don't know any better (and who don't read labels) buy crap like Truivia. Here is a link about the new approval: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122955049250715515.htmlI liked it better when Stevia was "unapproved".Here is the best website for up to date information on Stevia including the most recent scientific studies: http://www.stevia.com/

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Jan 2, 2011, at 5:06 PM, Bonnie Engler wrote:

The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter

Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe

The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive, cardiovascular, and renal systems.Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved the sweetener however.Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to use stevia in food, they say "data and information necessary to support the safe use have been lacking."The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food.Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not foods.

Re: Maca Root

I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

thank you, thank you, thank you. i am so new to this game. i make about 6 drinks a day, mostly for me b ut my kids like them tons. all married but live across the street. i add a full dropper of stevia to all of them i am very relieved. i so need to loose weight and didn't know what i was going to use that had no calories. i will read up more carefully next time. glad that is old news. my son in law sent it to me. thanks, bonnie

ps i give the drinks to my young grandsons also. can they have the stevia?

pps i also saw you put a raw egg in your smoothies. i do also, the good kind and washed. do you feel two a day is too much. i am also attempting to go raw. am waiting on the arrival or my excalibur, easy sprout, saladacco, meat slicer and mandoline. i have been doing a ton of reading and think i need these to make this easier for me. i got the vitamix and food processor already.

Re: Maca Root

I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

These are the same people who pronounced bovine hormone supplements "safe" despite evidence to the contrary. Ya gotta love the FDA--I wonder who's yanking their chain on this one? The sugar lobby? The corn lobby?

Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers

The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive†by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive, cardiovascular, and renal systems.

Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved the sweetener however.

Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to use stevia in food, they say "data and information necessary to support the safe use have been lacking."

The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food.

Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not foods.

Re: Maca Root

I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

In my college Nutrition class last term, my professor (Dietician) said that she

would be very leery of using Stevia due to some of the recent results of

testing--- not sure what she was referring to. She tends to be very

" by-the-book " and trusted the FDA's approval process; however, she repeatedly

told us to investigate who is funding the research on a food item and what their

motive might be from the results.

I don't use Stevia, but I do use Agave and now I've read bad things about that,

as well.

>

>

>

> Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick

some up today when I go to my herb person.

>

[Guest guest]

I don't understand why one would want a substitute sugar with anything. There is certainly nothing wrong with sugar. A bit of sugar in coffee or tea is not enough calories to worry about. Better to reduce fat in the diet for weight control. I believe in eating everything (read real food) in moderation.TerrySent from my iPadOn Jan 2, 2011, at 6:41 PM, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

These are the same people who pronounced bovine hormone supplements "safe" despite evidence to the contrary. Ya gotta love the FDA--I wonder who's yanking their chain on this one? The sugar lobby? The corn lobby?

Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers

The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive†by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive, cardiovascular, and renal systems.

Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved the sweetener however.

Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to use stevia in food, they say "data and information necessary to support the safe use have been lacking."

The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food.

Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not foods.

Re: Maca Root

I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

LOL - looks like Coca Cola and Pepsi combined ended up with more clout (or should I say $ for bribes?) with the FDA than the sugar industry.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Jan 2, 2011, at 6:41 PM, wrote:

These are the same people who pronounced bovine hormone supplements "safe" despite evidence to the contrary. Ya gotta love the FDA--I wonder who's yanking their chain on this one? The sugar lobby? The corn lobby?

Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers

The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive, cardiovascular, and renal systems.

Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved the sweetener however.

Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to use stevia in food, they say "data and information necessary to support the safe use have been lacking."

The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food.

Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not foods.

Re: Maca Root

I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

She drank the koolaid ....

On Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:58:44 -0500, berlinsmith <berlinsmith@...>

wrote:

> In my college Nutrition class last term, my professor (Dietician) said

> that she would be very leery of using Stevia due to some of the recent

> results of testing--- not sure what she was referring to. She tends to

> be very " by-the-book " and trusted the FDA's approval process; however,

> she repeatedly told us to investigate who is funding the research on a

> food item and what their motive might be from the results.

>

> I don't use Stevia, but I do use Agave and now I've read bad things

> about that, as well.

>

>

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>> Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to

>> pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

>>

>

>

--

Steve Spence

Renewable energy and self sufficiency

http://www.green-trust.org

http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com

[Guest guest]

Stevia is not an artificial sweetener. I have some growing here.

On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:57:48 -0500, Barbara Watt <bwattmt@...> wrote:

> TERRY -

>

> I would give anything to be able to eat sugar or carbs and not give

> it a moments notice. Unfortunately I now have Diabetes Type 1 and I

> even have to worry about potatoes, rice and pasta. There are a lot

> of diabetics that are thrilled when they come out with a better

> sweetener. But I think if you don't HAVE to use the artificial

> stuff, you shouldn't.

>

> Barbara

>

>

> On Jan 2, 2011, at 4:58 PM, Terry Pogue wrote:

>

>>

>> I don't understand why one would want a substitute sugar with

>> anything. There is certainly nothing wrong with sugar. A bit of

>> sugar in coffee or tea is not enough calories to worry about.

>> Better to reduce fat in the diet for weight control. I believe in

>> eating everything (read real food) in moderation.

>> Terry

>>

>> Sent from my iPad

>>

>> On Jan 2, 2011, at 6:41 PM, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

>>

>>> These are the same people who pronounced bovine hormone

>>> supplements " safe " despite evidence to the contrary. Ya gotta love

>>> the FDA--I wonder who's yanking their chain on this one? The sugar

>>> lobby? The corn lobby?

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>> Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers

>>>

>>>

>>> The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter

>>>

>>> Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe

>>>

>>> The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural

>>> sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive†by the U.S.

>>> Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

>>>

>>> The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of

>>> Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some

>>> of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive,

>>> cardiovascular, and renal systems.

>>>

>>> Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no

>>> calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the

>>> United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen

>>> other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved

>>> the sweetener however.

>>>

>>> Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new

>>> low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to

>>> use stevia in food, they say " data and information necessary to

>>> support the safe use have been lacking. "

>>>

>>> The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that

>>> data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food.

>>>

>>> Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the

>>> herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-

>>> containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not

>>> foods.

>>>

>>> Re: Maca Root

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

>>>>

>>>> Blessings,

>>>> Lea Ann Savage

>>>> Satellite Beach, FL

>>>> (321) 773-7088 (home)

>>>> (321-961-9219 (cell)

>>>> www.VitamixLady.com

>>>> www..com

>>>> <))><

>>>>

>>>> On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to

>>>>> pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

>>>>>

>>>>

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>

--

Steve Spence

Renewable energy and self sufficiency

http://www.green-trust.org

http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com

[Guest guest]

Oh my, I hadn't thought of diabetes. I was under the impression one with that

problem just couldn't eat desserts or carbs. I never thought small amounts would

be a problem. Is fruit okay for you? Fruit has a lot of sugar doesn't it?

Terry <I would miss the carbs most I think>

Sent from my iPad

On Jan 2, 2011, at 8:45 PM, " Steve Spence " <greentrust@...> wrote:

> Stevia is not an artificial sweetener. I have some growing here.

>

>

> On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:57:48 -0500, Barbara Watt <bwattmt@...> wrote:

>

>> TERRY -

>>

>> I would give anything to be able to eat sugar or carbs and not give

>> it a moments notice. Unfortunately I now have Diabetes Type 1 and I

>> even have to worry about potatoes, rice and pasta. There are a lot

>> of diabetics that are thrilled when they come out with a better

>> sweetener. But I think if you don't HAVE to use the artificial

>> stuff, you shouldn't.

>>

>> Barbara

>>

>>

>> On Jan 2, 2011, at 4:58 PM, Terry Pogue wrote:

>>

>>>

>>> I don't understand why one would want a substitute sugar with

>>> anything. There is certainly nothing wrong with sugar. A bit of

>>> sugar in coffee or tea is not enough calories to worry about.

>>> Better to reduce fat in the diet for weight control. I believe in

>>> eating everything (read real food) in moderation.

>>> Terry

>>>

>>> Sent from my iPad

>>>

>>> On Jan 2, 2011, at 6:41 PM, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

>>>

>>>> These are the same people who pronounced bovine hormone

>>>> supplements " safe " despite evidence to the contrary. Ya gotta love

>>>> the FDA--I wonder who's yanking their chain on this one? The sugar

>>>> lobby? The corn lobby?

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter

>>>>

>>>> Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe

>>>>

>>>> The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural

>>>> sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive†by the U.S.

>>>> Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

>>>>

>>>> The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of

>>>> Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some

>>>> of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive,

>>>> cardiovascular, and renal systems.

>>>>

>>>> Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no

>>>> calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the

>>>> United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen

>>>> other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved

>>>> the sweetener however.

>>>>

>>>> Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new

>>>> low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to

>>>> use stevia in food, they say " data and information necessary to

>>>> support the safe use have been lacking. "

>>>>

>>>> The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that

>>>> data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food.

>>>>

>>>> Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the

>>>> herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-

>>>> containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not

>>>> foods.

>>>>

>>>> Re: Maca Root

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

>>>>>

>>>>> Blessings,

>>>>> Lea Ann Savage

>>>>> Satellite Beach, FL

>>>>> (321) 773-7088 (home)

>>>>> (321-961-9219 (cell)

>>>>> www.VitamixLady.com

>>>>> www..com

>>>>> <))><

>>>>>

>>>>> On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to

>>>>>> pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

>>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

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> Steve Spence

> Renewable energy and self sufficiency

> http://www.green-trust.org

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[Guest guest]

Stevia's real--it's a plant and I don't think it undergoes much processing. Mind you, I personally dislike (to put it mildly) the way it tastes but it's not imitation anything and others like it.

Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers

The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive†by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive, cardiovascular, and renal systems.

Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved the sweetener however.

Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to use stevia in food, they say "data and information necessary to support the safe use have been lacking."

The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food.

Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not foods.

Re: Maca Root

I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

Terry, there are many reasons why someone would want a sugar alternative, myself included, which have NOTHING to do with weight loss. Sugar is highly refined, and heavily chemically treated-not something I want in moderation or otherwise. I am not the least bit overweight, never have been, but I quit using sugar more than 15 years ago, when I had an opportunity to see how it is processed and refined. Not for me, thanks.

Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

Lea Ann,

Sadly, I am a consumer who doesn't know the difference between Truvia and

Stevia.... please tell me more. Unfortunately, I just bought a big box of

Truvia after reading the box, " It is made with rebiana, the best tasting part of

the stevia leaf - sweetness from nature. "

Fortunately for me, I am a member of this awesome group of people who willingly

share their knowledge.

>

> Back in those good old days the only way you could get Stevia was at a health

food store (or I could find it in the organic section of my local supermarket).

Sadly, once big money (AKA Coca Cola) got to the FDA they reclassified it as an

approved food additive. I say sadly because now consumers who don't know any

better (and who don't read labels) buy crap like Truivia.

[Guest guest]

You are more than welcome Bonnie and GOOD FOR YOU that you are making so many healthy changes! I don't follow any one diet (like raw or paleo or vegan or vegetarian, etc.) but I try to take the best of all of them that work for me - we are all individuals and what works for one does not work for others. I do however eat as much of my diet raw as I can work into my day and I love many of the raw food recipes.I personally would not worry about giving stevia to youngsters, it can't be any worse than giving them a soda and I'm sure they've encountered sodas ;-)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Jan 2, 2011, at 5:53 PM, Bonnie Engler wrote:

thank you, thank you, thank you. i am so new to this game. i make about 6 drinks a day, mostly for me b ut my kids like them tons. all married but live across the street. i add a full dropper of stevia to all of them i am very relieved. i so need to loose weight and didn't know what i was going to use that had no calories. i will read up more carefully next time. glad that is old news. my son in law sent it to me. thanks, bonnie

ps i give the drinks to my young grandsons also. can they have the stevia?

pps i also saw you put a raw egg in your smoothies. i do also, the good kind and washed. do you feel two a day is too much. i am also attempting to go raw. am waiting on the arrival or my excalibur, easy sprout, saladacco, meat slicer and mandoline. i have been doing a ton of reading and think i need these to make this easier for me. i got the vitamix and food processor already.

Re: Maca Root

I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

I agree. For the most part, I am sugar free (no sources of refined sugar) but in a pinch if I were to buy something like processed salad dressing, I'd pick salad dressing with sugar on the label over high fructose corn syrup any day. And I simply will not consume a chemical imitation of sugar in any form (ie aspertame, sacharine, etc.)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Jan 2, 2011, at 6:58 PM, Terry Pogue wrote:

I don't understand why one would want a substitute sugar with anything. There is certainly nothing wrong with sugar. A bit of sugar in coffee or tea is not enough calories to worry about. Better to reduce fat in the diet for weight control. I believe in eating everything (read real food) in moderation.TerrySent from my iPadOn Jan 2, 2011, at 6:41 PM, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

These are the same people who pronounced bovine hormone supplements "safe" despite evidence to the contrary. Ya gotta love the FDA--I wonder who's yanking their chain on this one? The sugar lobby? The corn lobby?

Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers

The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive, cardiovascular, and renal systems.

Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved the sweetener however.

Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to use stevia in food, they say "data and information necessary to support the safe use have been lacking."

The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food.

Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not foods.

Re: Maca Root

I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

I am sorry, I should have been more thoughtful when I phrased that sentence - I hope you will forgive me :-)IMANSHO (in my apparently not so humble opinion ;-) stevia should be the only ingredient. If you get your stevia from a health food store (still check labels) it should be only stevia. I personally just don't like "__itols" such as zylitol, and erythritol) just because I "try" to eat things that are as unprocessed as possible. And I am always very suspicious of the term "natural flavors". http://www.supermarketguru.com/index.cfm/go/sg.viewArticle/articleId/1208I would keep that box and use it and just consider getting your stevia from a health food store or source where you can get just stevia. The http://www.Stevia.com website lists one of the most popular Stevia brands.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Jan 2, 2011, at 9:50 PM, homemadeschool wrote:

Lea Ann,

Sadly, I am a consumer who doesn't know the difference between Truvia and Stevia.... please tell me more. Unfortunately, I just bought a big box of Truvia after reading the box, "It is made with rebiana, the best tasting part of the stevia leaf - sweetness from nature."

Fortunately for me, I am a member of this awesome group of people who willingly share their knowledge.

>

> Back in those good old days the only way you could get Stevia was at a health food store (or I could find it in the organic section of my local supermarket). Sadly, once big money (AKA Coca Cola) got to the FDA they reclassified it as an approved food additive. I say sadly because now consumers who don't know any better (and who don't read labels) buy crap like Truivia.

[Guest guest]

Don't apologize! Where else are we going to get information? I love your

passion. That's why I watched your videos and then bought my Vitamix from you.

> > >

> > > Back in those good old days the only way you could get Stevia was at a

health food store (or I could find it in the organic section of my local

supermarket). Sadly, once big money (AKA Coca Cola) got to the FDA they

reclassified it as an approved food additive. I say sadly because now consumers

who don't know any better (and who don't read labels) buy crap like Truivia.

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I don't think so because Coca Cola wanted to market a stevia-sweetened beverage and Pepsi would undoubtedly have followed. If there's a lobby involved in this one, it might be at the "sweetener level."

Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers

The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive†by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive, cardiovascular, and renal systems.

Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved the sweetener however.

Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to use stevia in food, they say "data and information necessary to support the safe use have been lacking."

The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food.

Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not foods.

Re: Maca Root

I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

Exactly - Coca Cola wanted Stevia so they pressured the FDA and voila - they get it! Funny how conveniently the FDA can reverse positions.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Jan 3, 2011, at 8:55 AM, wrote:

I don't think so because Coca Cola wanted to market a stevia-sweetened beverage and Pepsi would undoubtedly have followed. If there's a lobby involved in this one, it might be at the "sweetener level."

Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers

The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive, cardiovascular, and renal systems.

Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved the sweetener however.

Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to use stevia in food, they say "data and information necessary to support the safe use have been lacking."

The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food.

Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not foods.

Re: Maca Root

I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

Yes, but hasn't the FDA now reversed their position?

(BTW, I trimmed the "maca" part of this thread.)

Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers

The World’s #1 Free Natural Health Newsletter Uh-Oh: FDA Now Calls Stevia Unsafe The South American herb stevia, which is used as a natural sweetener, has been called an “unsafe food additive†by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA sent a letter to Hain Celestial Group Inc, maker of Celestial Seasonings herbal teas, saying the stevia used in some of their teas may be dangerous to blood sugar and reproductive, cardiovascular, and renal systems.

Stevia is several hundred times sweeter than sugar, and has no calories. Though it’s approved as a dietary supplement in the United States, it is not approved as a food additive. A dozen other countries, including Japan, China, and Brazil, have approved the sweetener however.

Beverage giants including Coca-Cola Co. are eyeing stevia as a new low-calorie sweetener, but while the FDA has received requests to use stevia in food, they say "data and information necessary to support the safe use have been lacking."

The Center for Science in the Public Interest also believes that data is lacking to support the safety of stevia in food.

Coca-Cola and Cargill Inc. are working to prove the safety of the herb, but in the meantime, Hain plans to change their stevia-containing teas’ labels to state that they are supplements, not foods.

stevia and 48 oz. containers

Hello Bonnie,

I would be VERY interested to get links to any websites where you got information that Stevia is not good for you.

As of right now, we are not selling the 48 oz. containers or Vitamix machines with the 48 oz. containers in wholesale clubs. If they decide to purchase a Vitamix with a 48 oz. container, I would be grateful if they contacted me - I can take their order, get them Free Shipping, and of course, if the order goes through me I get a commission - every little bit helps :-)

FYI - I am a BIG Fan of the reconditioned Vitamix machines as they have the same 7-year warranty as a new machine and they are $379 where a new machine retails for $449. You can't tell a new machine from a refurbished machine when you open the box. I bought my parents a reconditioned machine, my first machine was reconditioned (and it was only retired because I won a new one at a sales meeting), I bought my neighbor who has cancer a reconditioned Vitamix, and I sell LOTS of them in between shows.

I don't know if they are selling the machines with the 48 oz. containers as reconditioned yet, but I can find out.

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Jan 2, 2011, at 3:11 PM, Bonnie Engler wrote:

hi lea ann, i watch your videos and i also use stevia. what is your opinion of the new info on it not being so good for you after all. i don't always believe everything i read but that isn't smart either. do you still feel it is safe.?

also, my daughter and son in law are going to purchase a vitamix. the new ones come with the 48 oz. container. you said the co. gave you one for Chrisstmas. do you like that size better? and how can i find out where a demo is going to be in a cosco store? they would like to purchase it thru cosco. thanks, bonnie

[Guest guest]

hi lea ann, i have another question i hope you can help me with. i am going to purchase an excalibur food dehydrator and for the life of me cannot figure out the difference on their website and they are not open till tomorrow. the 9 tray 2900 and 3900. what is the difference? and i know the 3926 has a 26 hour timer, but does the 3900 have any timer at all. can you please recommend one. thanks, bonnie

Re: Maca Root

I do, but I prefer the gelatinized maca - Google those terms.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:27 AM, flnancy1958 wrote:

Does anyone on here use/take Maca Root? I think I am going to pick some up today when I go to my herb person.

[Guest guest]

Hi Bonnie,I'm not Lea Ann but I have your answer. The 3900 does not have a timer. My excalibur is a few years older and does not have a timer. I have never missed it and would not pay more for a timer. I am happy to see they both have on off switches. Mine does not and has been missed.Kim in ORFrom: Bonnie Engler <bonnieengler@...>Subject: Re: stevia and 48 oz. containers Date: Monday, January 3, 2011, 12:52 PM

hi lea ann, i have another question i hope you can help me with. i am going to purchase an excalibur food dehydrator and for the life of me cannot figure out the difference on their website and they are not open till tomorrow. the 9 tray 2900 and 3900. what is the difference? and i know the 3926 has a 26 hour timer, but does the 3900 have any timer at all. can you please recommend one. thanks, bonnie