Over the past 20 years, we have become fat. There is no other way to say this. Obesity is an epidemic in America For adults and increasingly, for children. Over the same period, intake of calories from soft drinks has more than doubled for Americans (see Obesity and Soft Drinks. We now get more of our calories from soft drinks than from fruit, vegetables, grains, meats, or any other food group. Are we meant to feed ourselves with liquids?
Over the same period, companies like Pepsi and Coca-Cola have thrived. Warren Buffet must know a lot about American habits to have invested in Coke 20 years ago. Now Coke is doing the same thing to the rest of the world. And surprise, the rest of the world is also becoming fat.
In order to curtail this problem, big pharma has come up with all kinds of prescription drugs to deal with the symptoms of obesity. The most readily available are the artificial sweeteners concocted by the likes of Monsanto and ADM. These artificial sweeteners (sucralose, sucrose). These significantly reduced the caloric value of soft drinks.
The concern with these sweeteners is that like many man-made miracle solutions, they carry unknown risks. Much research has been done linking these artificial powders to cancer. While this research is by no means complete, many individuals are critical of big industry and seek more natural options.
One of these options is Stevia. This all-natural sweetener has been around for centuries in many parts of the world; from Morroco, to Japan, to Argentina. Stevia is also very popular as an alternative to sugar for diabetics. Recent research points to Stevia as a potentially very beneficial deterrent to Type II diabetes. Besides its medicinal properties, Stevia is a simply a good natural alternative to sugar to reduce our caloric intake.
Unfortunately, the FDA has decided that Stevia is bad for you. Why? Well, for one, its hard to patent or trademark. God has the original recipe and unlike large corporations, he will share this great product for FREE. Not a cool word for Coke, Pepsi or Cadbury Schweppes (see The Stevia Conspiracy.
As a result, there are few products made with Stevia. Natural low calory energy drinks or soft drinks are rare despite increasing demand from health-conscious consumers. Here are a few that I've tried.
Carbonated Drinks: Virgils: Not easy to find online. They have a few flavours (Cola, Root Beer). Good taste. Promising if they become more available. http://www.bevnet.com/news/2008/8-25-2008-Diet_Real_Cola_Virgil's.asp.
Energy Drinks: GURU Lite: This is the only all-natural energy drink I've found out there. It is sweetened with Stevia and Luo Han Guo. It tastes great and works even better. I bought it online at the company's website : www.guruenergy.com. They also produce organic energy drinks. - 16463
Over the same period, companies like Pepsi and Coca-Cola have thrived. Warren Buffet must know a lot about American habits to have invested in Coke 20 years ago. Now Coke is doing the same thing to the rest of the world. And surprise, the rest of the world is also becoming fat.
In order to curtail this problem, big pharma has come up with all kinds of prescription drugs to deal with the symptoms of obesity. The most readily available are the artificial sweeteners concocted by the likes of Monsanto and ADM. These artificial sweeteners (sucralose, sucrose). These significantly reduced the caloric value of soft drinks.
The concern with these sweeteners is that like many man-made miracle solutions, they carry unknown risks. Much research has been done linking these artificial powders to cancer. While this research is by no means complete, many individuals are critical of big industry and seek more natural options.
One of these options is Stevia. This all-natural sweetener has been around for centuries in many parts of the world; from Morroco, to Japan, to Argentina. Stevia is also very popular as an alternative to sugar for diabetics. Recent research points to Stevia as a potentially very beneficial deterrent to Type II diabetes. Besides its medicinal properties, Stevia is a simply a good natural alternative to sugar to reduce our caloric intake.
Unfortunately, the FDA has decided that Stevia is bad for you. Why? Well, for one, its hard to patent or trademark. God has the original recipe and unlike large corporations, he will share this great product for FREE. Not a cool word for Coke, Pepsi or Cadbury Schweppes (see The Stevia Conspiracy.
As a result, there are few products made with Stevia. Natural low calory energy drinks or soft drinks are rare despite increasing demand from health-conscious consumers. Here are a few that I've tried.
Carbonated Drinks: Virgils: Not easy to find online. They have a few flavours (Cola, Root Beer). Good taste. Promising if they become more available. http://www.bevnet.com/news/2008/8-25-2008-Diet_Real_Cola_Virgil's.asp.
Energy Drinks: GURU Lite: This is the only all-natural energy drink I've found out there. It is sweetened with Stevia and Luo Han Guo. It tastes great and works even better. I bought it online at the company's website : www.guruenergy.com. They also produce organic energy drinks. - 16463
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About the Author: Dr. Jones is an expert in matters of health and well-being. He writes and consults for different natural foods focused websites. For more, read his blog at Natural Energy Drinks or on Squidoo at Organic Energy Drinks.
