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Hi All, Our address in the previous post is old – I believe Mark HAS updated his page, but just in case… CHERYL’S HERBS                Phone : (314) 963-4449 836 Hanley Ind. Ct.                     Fax : (314) 963-4454 St. Louis, Missouri  63144              OUTSIDE ST. LOUIS AREA: 1-800-231-5971 Wholesale-Retail-Mail Order * Therapeutic Quality Pure Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Products * Highest Quality Dried Herbs and Herbal Products * Exclusive Manufacturer & Distributor Of Jeanne Rose Herbal Products *

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Robert C. Atkins, M.D.                      IS THERE A SAFE SUGAR SUBSTITUTE FOR DIABETICS? There is one that is ideal for diabetics, and is recommended to them in Brazil:  STEVIA a Brazilian shrub is also cultivated in the orient and has been used safely in South America for centuries.  It is approved in 15 countries of the world as a sweetener. Dr. Robert Atkins says this herbal substance metabolizes sugar and fights bacteria, so it could help diabetics avoid dangerous drugs like Micronase that is known to cause heart attacks.  On the other hand, NutraSweet is pernicious to the health of diabetics and anyone for that matter, and has been responsible for everything from headaches to comas.  There are 90 documented symptoms. STEVIA S advantages:    100% natural, extracted, not manufactured                                 Up to 300 times sweeter than sugar depending on the source                         It enhances flavor                         Heat stable                         Not fermentable                         Anti-caloric                         Anti-plaque For years the American Herbal Products Associated has filed a petition for GRAS (generally regarded as safe) approval , but the FDA has denied it.  When last the FDA refused they asked for more information. Timothy Moley of AHPA asked how much more info, and the FDA said:   this may sound flippant, but we ll know it when we see it.   TRANSLATION,  NO PROOF WILL SATISFY US. STEVIA  has been used in Japan for over 17 years with no health problems. The NutraSweet score is 80% of all FDA complaints on food additives, still the FDA blesses it.  In reality it is poison! and quoting from Mark Golds WEB pages: 3.  Stevia Powder — From a South American plant called Stevia.         It is 300 times sweeter than sugar so it is       used in extremely small amounts.  It is used by       diabetics in many parts of the world.           Cheryl’s Herbs           11953 Meadow Run Court           Maryland Heights, MO 63043           (800) 231-5971           Consumer Direct           640 South Perry Lane           Suite #2           Tempe, AZ  85281           (800) 899-9908           (602) 921-2160           Sells liquid concentrate of Stevia           from Paraguay.           Body Ecology Diet           1266 West Paces Ferry Road           Suite 505           Atlanta, GA 30327           (404) 266-1366           (800) 896-7838           Sells Stevia powder from China.           Sunrider Distributors                               Peter Britos                            Nancy Lugod           (800) 326-0631                      Tallahasee, FL  32312           (404) 974-8690                      (904) 531-0455           Distributes liquid concentrate           Stevia.           Abundant Life Seed Foundation           P.O. Box 772           Port Townsend, WA  98368           Sells stevia seeds.           Richters Herbs           Goodwood, ON  L0C 1A0, Canada           Tel +1-905-640-6677  Fax 640-6641           Sells stevia plants –

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>Stevia in confectionary products >Newsgroups     bionet.biology.tropical,misc.health.alterna,sci.med.nutrition >I am interested in knowing more about stevia (or other safe >sweeteners for diabetics other than aspartame, sorbitol & >manitol).  Among the things I want to know is the cost, where >to purchase and the products ability to be used in the creation >of chocolate or fudge.  Yes, diabetics like me like fudge if >it is safe.

Hi! I have alot of information on my web page about stevia as well as some resources for purchasing various forms of the product. I just spoke with Linda Bonvie who recently wrote an excellent article about stevia for New Age Journal.  She is quite knowledgable on this subject.  She is putting together a book that will include general information about stevia, lots of recipes, and a description of the different types of products available. What I find very confusing is the different products and how they can best be used as "dietary supplement."  For example, I believe that one can purchase: 1.  stevia leaves 2.  crushed stevia leaves 3.  finely group stevia leaves in powder form. 4.  liquid concentrate made from an alcohol extraction of stevia     leaves. 5.  stevioside powder (Stevioside is the "glycoside" of stevia the is     most, but not solely responsible for its sweet taste.)     a. methanol extraction     b. water extraction 6.  liquid concentrate of stevioside             etc. She told me that she sorts this issue out in her upcoming book and discusses who these products can be used.  When the book is out (hopefully in the next month or two) it will be available through Donna Gates at Body Ecology Diet (see sweetener resource list on my web page) and probably through natural food stores.  Donna may have other stevia cookbooks that can be used. Stevia seems very expensive, but since so little is used, it lasts a long time.  I suggest trying to purchase a sample size from a company first in order to see if you like it.  I have found the taste to vary considerably between the products I have tried.  I just received a free bottle of "SunnyDew" from Sunrider Distributors that tasted very good.  However, many other products taste good as well.  A bottle of liquid concentrate might run you about $8 – $15. I am not an expert on cooking with stevia.  My best guess is that your best bet for creating fudge would be to use powdered or liquid concentrate of *stevioside*.  You can call the vendors on my list and see where you can get it. I hope this helps. Best Wishes,                              - Mark              http://www.tiac.net/users/mgold/health.html                      No Web Access? Email Me —                           – Mark               http://www.tiac.net/users/mgold/

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