Stevia

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and Tina --

Here in the USA we have Splenda that can be used just like sugar. I think its pretty safe. It's made from sugar.

Donna

Re: Green tea polyphenols>>> As a cancer survivor (thyroid), It's great to read all this good> information about green tea and chocolate, for myself and my father-> in-law whose being treated for PCa. I drink a lot of green tea and> sweeten it with Stevia. Has anyone heard if Stevia is good or bad> as far as cancer is concerned?>> Thanks for all the great info that you very knowledgable people> provide.>> Tina

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Tina,

Don't concern yourself over Europe banning Stevia. We get used to strange

directives coming out of Brussels that are 'good for us'. You would think, if

we want to eat a chopped up South American bush then that would be up to us !!

It is a thought that Stevia, being 25 times sweeter than sugar, could maybe do

some harm to the sugar giants.

Pleased to hear you have health food stores in Illinois. We recently visited

relatives in South Carolina and none of them knew what a health food shop was

but we have visited Trader Joe's in other parts. Wish I'd thought to get some

Stevia. My wife used it to sweeten cakes and custards and I used it in my

combination of one tea bag of Rooibosch tea (caffeine free) and one of green

tea. Use local honey now.

Re: Green tea polyphenols

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> > > As a cancer survivor (thyroid), It's great to read all this good

> > > information about green tea and chocolate, for myself and my

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> > > in-law whose being treated for PCa. I drink a lot of green tea

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> > > sweeten it with Stevia. Has anyone heard if Stevia is good or

> bad

> > > as far as cancer is concerned?

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> > > Thanks for all the great info that you very knowledgable people

> > > provide.

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> > > Tina

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I hit the enter button by mistake, sorry.

On the back of the bottle of Sweetleaf brand Stevia it says:

proprietary blend of Inulin Fiber and Stevia Leaf Extract.

1/4 tsp = 1 tsp sugar

2 Tablespoons - 1 c sugar.

" SteviaPlus is a delicious natural supplement that can be added to all foods and

beverages. It is stable in heating and freezing...combines the extract from the

Stevia Leaf(which is 300 times sweeter than sugar) with a prebiotic nutritional

suplement called Inulin Fiber (F.O.S). SteviaPlus is about 10 times sweeter than

sugar with a glycemic index of zero and is safe for diabetics.

In addition to great taste, SteviaPlus selectively nourishes the friendly

bacteria (lactobacillus and bifiobacteria) in the intestines and thus increases

the numbe rof these good bacteria to support gastrointestinal health. "

I am also trying the Stevita brand - the lable says the serving size is 1/3 tsp.

Some people - who are not used to the small amounts needed put too much in and

so they get a licorice aftertaste. I have used it in baking and it does well.

By the way, since I have been ill I have been taking an OTC capsule with 400mg

of Gauifenesin and have experienced less pain, I'd say from my usual of 6 out of

a range of 0-10 down to a 2-3 - very little activity and the pain went up to

abut 5 after helping a neighbor move some bags etc. I have checked about

Gauifenesin and it is used for Fibro. I don't see any reason to not use it along

with what I have from Fatigued to Fantastic and the enxymes. I haven't taken

that due to I have been coughing and vomiting - so I will experiment with it for

a few weeks and report back on how they work together.

The regime advised by the proponents of the Gauifenisin is very limited in foods

etc, if I remember right. My idea is that this is my body and if I can mix and

match treatments I may get a better result.

I do want to greet any newbies to the group. I wish you much luck with your

disorder. We try to not be too directive, but most of us have had bad effects

from prescription meds. Healing, alertness, energy can be had - it may take time

to get everything in place.

My fibro is complicated with Celiac disease so my diet is low in gluten. I use

the SHINE protocol from Dr. Teitlebaum's site and have had fairly good results.

The diribose powder helps along with Daily Energy Infusion (a powder mixed in

water or juice)and the B-vitamins complex (in a form that is easier to absorb -

the Celiac disease causes more absorption problems for me and so I tend to take

mega doses of B's so I at least get some. The products can be obtained from the

Fatigued to Fantastic site or at most health food stores.

I got back from the Surplus store with plans again to juice my fruits and

vegetables in addition to eating them either raw or cooked. Since I'm no longer

infectious, I can handle the food and use it better.

I also have found that taking in enough protein for my body weight - higher

weight, more protein. I eat like a 1/3 lb patty of hamburg so that's about 6 oz

of protein instead of 4 or maybe 2 oz of cheese or 2-3 large eggs. I also seem

to do better getting tryptophan to my brain by doing the moderate protein

throughout the day and then having a slow carb about 3 hours after supper.

I was at a site for people with alcoholism and this type of eating helps in the

healing - healing is long-term you see. Ithelps the body to function better on a

daily basis.

Jill in TX

[Guest guest]

Thank you for the additional info, Jill. I use estevia. I love putting it on my

fruit and fruit shakes, mmmmm-mm.

Subject: Re: Stevia

To: fibromyalgiacured

Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010, 1:36 PM

 

I hit the enter button by mistake, sorry.

On the back of the bottle of Sweetleaf brand Stevia it says:

proprietary blend of Inulin Fiber and Stevia Leaf Extract.

1/4 tsp = 1 tsp sugar

2 Tablespoons - 1 c sugar.

" SteviaPlus is a delicious natural supplement that can be added to all foods and

beverages. It is stable in heating and freezing...combines the extract from the

Stevia Leaf(which is 300 times sweeter than sugar) with a prebiotic nutritional

suplement called Inulin Fiber (F.O.S). SteviaPlus is about 10 times sweeter than

sugar with a glycemic index of zero and is safe for diabetics.

In addition to great taste, SteviaPlus selectively nourishes the friendly

bacteria (lactobacillus and bifiobacteria) in the intestines and thus increases

the numbe rof these good bacteria to support gastrointestinal health. "

I am also trying the Stevita brand - the lable says the serving size is 1/3 tsp.

Some people - who are not used to the small amounts needed put too much in and

so they get a licorice aftertaste. I have used it in baking and it does well.

By the way, since I have been ill I have been taking an OTC capsule with 400mg

of Gauifenesin and have experienced less pain, I'd say from my usual of 6 out of

a range of 0-10 down to a 2-3 - very little activity and the pain went up to

abut 5 after helping a neighbor move some bags etc. I have checked about

Gauifenesin and it is used for Fibro. I don't see any reason to not use it along

with what I have from Fatigued to Fantastic and the enxymes. I haven't taken

that due to I have been coughing and vomiting - so I will experiment with it for

a few weeks and report back on how they work together.

The regime advised by the proponents of the Gauifenisin is very limited in foods

etc, if I remember right. My idea is that this is my body and if I can mix and

match treatments I may get a better result.

I do want to greet any newbies to the group. I wish you much luck with your

disorder. We try to not be too directive, but most of us have had bad effects

from prescription meds. Healing, alertness, energy can be had - it may take time

to get everything in place.

My fibro is complicated with Celiac disease so my diet is low in gluten. I use

the SHINE protocol from Dr. Teitlebaum's site and have had fairly good results.

The diribose powder helps along with Daily Energy Infusion (a powder mixed in

water or juice)and the B-vitamins complex (in a form that is easier to absorb -

the Celiac disease causes more absorption problems for me and so I tend to take

mega doses of B's so I at least get some. The products can be obtained from the

Fatigued to Fantastic site or at most health food stores.

I got back from the Surplus store with plans again to juice my fruits and

vegetables in addition to eating them either raw or cooked. Since I'm no longer

infectious, I can handle the food and use it better.

I also have found that taking in enough protein for my body weight - higher

weight, more protein. I eat like a 1/3 lb patty of hamburg so that's about 6 oz

of protein instead of 4 or maybe 2 oz of cheese or 2-3 large eggs. I also seem

to do better getting tryptophan to my brain by doing the moderate protein

throughout the day and then having a slow carb about 3 hours after supper.

I was at a site for people with alcoholism and this type of eating helps in the

healing - healing is long-term you see. Ithelps the body to function better on a

daily basis.

Jill in TX

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I forgot to mention, I use a little bit of organic cinnamon in my fresh lemon

drink, and my egg drink. It does add a bit of sweetness, at least enough for me.

Hope that helps. If I try to have more than one lemon a day, I get cravings.

c.

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> > thanks for this Jill, I did not know that stevia feeds freindly bacteria.

This is real good news

> >  

[Guest guest]

I forgot to mention that as a substitute for milk products is soy or rice milk.

Rice milk will definitely be the least likely to cause any allergies. Some

people are sensitive to soy, but it works well in baking. There are soy cheeses

and almond cheeses and rice milk cheeses. There are also ways to make your own

if you are up to it. A lot of the regular grocery stores (super markets) carry

it now - it may be in a " Healthy Living " or " Natural Food Products " section or

it may be with the dairy.)

Good luck to you, I am having a bit of fun lately trying our new cuisines - and

so I don't panic myself - I consider trying soy or rice milk a new cuisine. -

I'm baking some gluten-free items and I got some eggplant so I got a bunch of

Greek recipes - gotta love how we can now find great tasting and new- to -me

things to eat.

Jill in TX

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> > From: Jill3809 <gray04red@ ..>

> > Subject: Re: Stevia

> > To: fibromyalgiacured@ yahoogroups. com

> > Date: Thursday, 18 February, 2010, 19:36

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> >

> > I hit the enter button by mistake, sorry.

> > On the back of the bottle of Sweetleaf brand Stevia it says:

> > proprietary blend of Inulin Fiber and Stevia Leaf Extract.

> > 1/4 tsp = 1 tsp sugar

> > 2 Tablespoons - 1 c sugar.

> > " SteviaPlus is a delicious natural supplement that can be added to all foods

and beverages. It is stable in heating and freezing...combines the extract from

the Stevia Leaf(which is 300 times sweeter than sugar) with a prebiotic

nutritional suplement called Inulin Fiber (F.O.S). SteviaPlus is about 10 times

sweeter than sugar with a glycemic index of zero and is safe for diabetics.

> > In addition to great taste, SteviaPlus selectively nourishes the friendly

bacteria (lactobacillus and bifiobacteria) in the intestines and thus increases

the numbe rof these good bacteria to support gastrointestinal health. "

> >

> > I am also trying the Stevita brand - the lable says the serving size is 1/3

tsp.

> >

> > Some people - who are not used to the small amounts needed put too much in

and so they get a licorice aftertaste. I have used it in baking and it does

well.

> >

> > By the way, since I have been ill I have been taking an OTC capsule with

400mg of Gauifenesin and have experienced less pain, I'd say from my usual of 6

out of a range of 0-10 down to a 2-3 - very little activity and the pain went up

to abut 5 after helping a neighbor move some bags etc. I have checked about

Gauifenesin and it is used for Fibro. I don't see any reason to not use it along

with what I have from Fatigued to Fantastic and the enxymes. I haven't taken

that due to I have been coughing and vomiting - so I will experiment with it for

a few weeks and report back on how they work together.

> >

> > The regime advised by the proponents of the Gauifenisin is very limited in

foods etc, if I remember right. My idea is that this is my body and if I can mix

and match treatments I may get a better result.

> >

> > I do want to greet any newbies to the group. I wish you much luck with your

disorder. We try to not be too directive, but most of us have had bad effects

from prescription meds. Healing, alertness, energy can be had - it may take time

to get everything in place.

> >

> > My fibro is complicated with Celiac disease so my diet is low in gluten. I

use the SHINE protocol from Dr. Teitlebaum's site and have had fairly good

results. The diribose powder helps along with Daily Energy Infusion (a powder

mixed in water or juice)and the B-vitamins complex (in a form that is easier to

absorb - the Celiac disease causes more absorption problems for me and so I tend

to take mega doses of B's so I at least get some. The products can be obtained

from the Fatigued to Fantastic site or at most health food stores.

> >

> > I got back from the Surplus store with plans again to juice my fruits and

vegetables in addition to eating them either raw or cooked. Since I'm no longer

infectious, I can handle the food and use it better.

> >

> > I also have found that taking in enough protein for my body weight - higher

weight, more protein. I eat like a 1/3 lb patty of hamburg so that's about 6 oz

of protein instead of 4 or maybe 2 oz of cheese or 2-3 large eggs. I also seem

to do better getting tryptophan to my brain by doing the moderate protein

throughout the day and then having a slow carb about 3 hours after supper.

> >

> > I was at a site for people with alcoholism and this type of eating helps in

the healing - healing is long-term you see. Ithelps the body to function better

on a daily basis.

> >

> > Jill in TX

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[Guest guest]

Hi, here it is. I do 2 eggs, a tbs butter, a tbs coconut oil, and a bit of

cinnamon. plus my powdered calcium/magnesium citrate, 1/2 teaspoon each, and

sometimes a tbs of beef broth powder from NOW from iherb NOW-06509. Sometimes I

do the beef powder and cal/mag separately. I have been out of town so behind on

emails.

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/recipes/recipe167.php

C.

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> Subject: Re: Stevia

> To: fibromyalgiacured

> Date: Sunday, 21 February, 2010, 15:08

> Hi,

> I forgot to mention, I use a little bit of organic cinnamon in my fresh lemon

drink, and my egg drink. It does add a bit of sweetness, at least enough for me.

Hope that helps. If I try to have more than one lemon a day, I get cravings.

> c.