SearchBox:

Search Term: " Swee- "

  Messages 1-11 from 11 matching the search criteria.
NOW Real Food® Goldenberries - Your New Favorite Superfood! Darrell Miller 10/22/22
This Delicious Sweet Fruit Is Called The Fruit Of The Angels:Weight Loss And Other Benefits - Doctor NDTV Darrell Miller 5/7/19
The sweet danger of sugar Darrell Miller 4/18/17
Top 15 Reasons Why Sweet Potatoes Are Good For Diabetic Patients Darrell Miller 2/17/17
Is sweet potato tea is the next weight-loss wonder? Darrell Miller 12/14/16
Health Benefits Of Almond Oil Darrell Miller 3/7/14
The Health Benefits Of Cypress Oil Darrell Miller 2/16/14
How chamomile works to relax you and help you sleep better Darrell Miller 10/24/13
What is Monk Fruit And Why Is It Healthy? Darrell Miller 7/24/13
Anise Seed Is Anti-Fungal Herb And Much More! Darrell Miller 2/23/11
Stevia: Sweeten Your Life With Out The Weight Gain Darrell Miller 11/13/07



HEALTH GARDEN Allulose Sweetener
   14 OZ $12.59 8% OFF $ 11.58
Now Foods Almond Oil Sweet
   1 Gallon $79.99 7% OFF $ 74.39
NOW FOODS ALMOND OIL SWEET 4 OZ
   4 oz $5.99 48% OFF $ 3.11
Heritage Store Almond Oil Sweet w/Vit E
   32 oz $24.99 34% OFF $ 16.49
NOW FOODS APRICOTS UNSWEET UNSULF Organic
   1 LB $8.99 13% OFF $ 7.82
HEALTH GARDEN Baking Sweetener
   2.2 LB $19.39 8% OFF $ 17.84
NATURE'S ANSWER Basil Sweet Org Oil
   .5 oz $21.99 16% OFF $ 18.47
HOBE LABS Beauty Oil Sweet Almond
   4 oz $5.49 34% OFF $ 3.62
SWEETLEAF STEVIA Berry Liquid Stevia
   2 oz $10.99 28% OFF $ 7.91
LIDTKE Berry-C Super Vitamin C Powder - Sweet
   3.5 oz $23.95 33% OFF $ 16.05
NOW FOODS Better Stevia Liquid Sweetener English Toffee
   2 fl oz $11.99 30% OFF $ 8.39
NOW FOODS BetterStevia Liquid Sweetener Cinnamon Vanilla
   2 fl oz $11.99 30% OFF $ 8.39
Health Garden Blue Agave Sweetener
   11.6 oz $4.9 8% OFF $ 4.51
HEALTH GARDEN Blue Agave Sweetener
   23 OZ $8.3 8% OFF $ 7.64
AURA CACIA Body Polish Patchouli Sweet Orange
   8 oz $11.99 34% OFF $ 7.91
North American Herb And Spice BoneComplete Sweet And Sour
   6.5 oz $43.99 15% OFF $ 37.39
ETHIQUE Butter Block Sweet Orange & Vanilla
   3.52 OUNCE $15.50 31% OFF $ 10.69
BABO BOTANICALS Calming 3in1 Bubble Bath Shampoo And Wash Lavender Meadowsweet
   13.5 oz $19.99 31% OFF $ 13.79
BABO BOTANICALS Calming Moisturizing Lotion with Relaxing Lavender Meadowsweet
   8 oz $17.99 31% OFF $ 12.41
NATURE'S ALCHEMY Carrier Oil Sweet Almond
   4 oz $7.75 34% OFF $ 5.11
NATURE'S ALCHEMY Carrier Oil Sweet Almond
   16 oz $19.95 34% OFF $ 13.17
NOW FOODS Certified Organic Desiccated Coconut Unsweetened
   10 oz. Finely Shredded $4.49 13% OFF $ 3.91
NOW FOODS Coconut Organic Unsweetened & Shredded
   10 OZ $3.99 23% OFF $ 3.07
NOW FOODS Collagen Jelly Beauty Complex Sweet Orange
   10 Jelly Sticks $19.99 46% OFF $ 10.79
NOW FOODS Collagen Jelly Beauty Complex Sweet Plum
   10 Jelly Sticks $19.99 46% OFF $ 10.79
HEALTH PLUS Colon Cleanse All Natural Sweetener Pineapple/Stevia Powder
   9 oz $25.98 34% OFF $ 17.15
HEALTH PLUS Colon Cleanse All Natural Sweetener Strawberry Stevia Powder
   9 oz $25.98 34% OFF $ 17.15
THE GREEN BEAVER Dual Action Deodorant Sweet Escape
   1.76 OUNCE $8.99 28% OFF $ 6.47
SOURCE NATURALS Erythri-Sweet
   3 oz $6.25 31% OFF $ 4.31
SOURCE NATURALS Erythri-Sweet
   12 oz $11.75 31% OFF $ 8.11
NOW FOODS Erythritol Natural Sweetener
   1 lb. $7.99 8% OFF $ 7.35
HEALTH GARDEN Erythritol Sweetener
   1 LB $8.59 8% OFF $ 7.90
HEALTH GARDEN Erythritol Sweetener
   3 LB $22.99 7% OFF $ 21.38
Xyloburst Erythritol Sweetener
   1 lb $7.49 15% OFF $ 6.37
NATURE'S ALCHEMY Essential Oil Fennel Sweet
   .5 oz $6.25 34% OFF $ 4.12
NATURE'S ALCHEMY Essential Oil Marjoram Sweet
   .5 oz $13.75 34% OFF $ 9.08
AURA CACIA Essential Oil Orange Sweet (citrus sinensis)
   .5 fl oz $4.10 34% OFF $ 2.71
AURA CACIA Essential Oil Orange Sweet (citrus sinensis)
   2 fl oz $13.55 34% OFF $ 8.94
NATURE'S ANSWER Fennel Sweet Org Oil
   .5 oz $17.99 16% OFF $ 15.11
BACH FLOWER ESSENCES Flower Essence Sweet Chestnut
   20 ml $22.99 24% OFF $ 17.47
FOSTER AND LAKE Gift Set w/ Face Wash Natural Mint + Shave Answers Shave Oil Sweet Orange
   2 PC $25.99 28% OFF $ 18.71
HEALTH GARDEN Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener
   1 LB $12.89 8% OFF $ 11.86
HEALTH GARDEN Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener
   3 LB $34.59 8% OFF $ 31.82
SWEETLEAF STEVIA Hazelnut Liquid Stevia
   2 oz $10.99 28% OFF $ 7.91
CHRISTOPHER'S ORIGINAL FORMULAS Intestinal Sweep
   180 cap $42.99 32% OFF $ 29.23
DESERT ESSENCE Jojoba & Sweet Almond Body Oil
   8.28 ounce $18.39 30% OFF $ 12.87

NOW Real Food® Goldenberries - Your New Favorite Superfood!
TopPreviousNext

Date: October 22, 2022 11:24 AM
Author: Darrell Miller (support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: NOW Real Food® Goldenberries - Your New Favorite Superfood!

Here at NOW Real Food®, we're always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to help our customers live healthier, happier lives. That's why we're so excited to introduce - NOW Real Food® Goldenberries!

Native to South America, goldenberries have been consumed for thousands of years thanks to their numerous health benefits. Once dried, they resemble raisins, but their taste is a unique and exotic combination of sweet-and-sour, pucker-up goodness the whole family will absolutely love!

Not only are they delicious, but goldenberries are also incredibly versatile. You can enjoy them straight out of the bag, mix them with nuts and granola for an ultra-tasty trail mix, sprinkle them on salads, add them to breads and cookies, or create your own tasty jams and jellies. Goldenberries are also paired with artisan wines, cheeses and chocolates to create unique and remarkable flavor combinations. Trust us - there's nothing quite like goldenberries!

So what are you waiting for? Head on over to our website and stock up on NOW Real Food® Goldenberries today. Your taste buds (and your body) will thank you!

The Health Benefits of Goldenberries

In addition to being delicious and versatile, goldenberries are also packed with nutrients that can help your body in a variety of ways. Here are just a few of the many health benefits associated with consuming goldenberries:

  • Boosts Immune System: Goldenberries are rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants, all of which work together to boost your immune system.
  • Improves Digestion: Goldenberries contain fiber and other nutrients that help improve digestion by keeping you regular and promoting gut health.
  • Reduces Inflammation: The antioxidants found in goldenberries have been shown to reduce inflammation throughout the body, which can lead to a reduction in pain and stiffness associated with conditions like arthritis.
  • Promotes Weight Loss: Because they're high in fiber and low in calories, goldenberries can help you feel full while eating less, making them a great choice if you're trying to lose weight.
  • Increases Energy Levels: Goldenberries are a great source of natural energy thanks to their B-vitamin content. So if you're feeling sluggish, grab a handful of golden berries for a quick pick-me-up!
  • Improves Heart Health: The antioxidants found in goldenberries can help improve heart health by reducing cholesterol levels and preventing oxidative damage to cells.

As you can see, there are plenty of good reasons to start incorporating NOW Real Food® Goldenberries into your diet! Not only are they delicious, but they offer numerous health benefits that can help improve your overall well-being. So what are you waiting for? Head on over to our website and stock up today! Your taste buds (and your body) will thank you!

(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=6518)


This Delicious Sweet Fruit Is Called The Fruit Of The Angels:Weight Loss And Other Benefits - Doctor NDTV
TopPreviousNext

Date: May 07, 2019 04:07 PM
Author: Darrell Miller (support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: This Delicious Sweet Fruit Is Called The Fruit Of The Angels:Weight Loss And Other Benefits - Doctor NDTV





The papaya fruit has been called the "fruit of the angels" because of its nutrients which are needed for your body to function normally. Papaya has enzymes in them which are often included in dietary supplements and chewing gum. These enzymes can also help reduce inflammation. Papaya also has antioxidant nutrients such as carotene, flavonoids, and vitamins C and K. The fiber in papaya can aid you in weight loss and also can help control your appetite,

Key Takeaways:

  • Papaya has been called the “fruit of the angels,” because of the many nutritional and health benefits that it contains for the body.
  • The papaya fruit can be eaten in various forms. It can be taken as a smoothie, a milkshakes, in salads, or as a vegetable.
  • Some of the constituents of papaya which makes it ideal for making supplements is that it is rick in Vitamins C and K, and has antioxidants like carotene.

"Papaya is a natural source of essential vitamins and minerals which are required for the normal functioning of the body."

Read more: https://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/this-delicious-sweet-fruit-is-called-the-fruit-of-the-angels-weight-loss-and-other-benefits-1981442

(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=6271)


The sweet danger of sugar
TopPreviousNext

Date: April 18, 2017 03:44 PM
Author: Darrell Miller (support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: The sweet danger of sugar





Who doesn't love sugar? In amounts great or small, and in a wide array of foods, sugar is one of the most important ingredients of food that our taste buds recognize. However, there is a dark side to this sweet substance. We know about the dangers of becoming overweight, or the threat of diabetes, but did you know that cardiovascular disease is another serious side effect from the intake of sugar as part of your diet.

Key Takeaways:

  • It has been shown that sugar is in any food that contains carbohydrates which is a lot of daily food we eat, including fruits and veggie.
  • Since it takes longer for body to digest food, it creates a steady stream of intake for the body to take in sugar at a much healthier level compared to plain sugar itself.
  • However, a high and frequent intake in these can call chronic illnesses, affecting the body long term.

"Sugar has a bittersweet reputation when it comes to health."

Read more: http://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar

(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=4429)


Top 15 Reasons Why Sweet Potatoes Are Good For Diabetic Patients
TopPreviousNext

Date: February 17, 2017 07:59 AM
Author: Darrell Miller (support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Top 15 Reasons Why Sweet Potatoes Are Good For Diabetic Patients





Being a person interested in food and a diabetic is not a good combination because of the restrictions put on carbohydrates. However, sweet potatoes can be good for those with diabetes as it can help in a variety of areas such as digestion, heart health, the immune system, and other areas that some foods are not.

Key Takeaways:

  • Being a foodie and being a diabetic is one bad combination that one must never have.
  • A diabetic will be stripped off their privilege to eat whatever they feel like and nothing else is more depressing than this.
  • Foods with high carbohydrate content is a big no-no for them, as the blood sugar levels will shoot upwards due to this.

"Foods for diabetic patients must include slow-digesting carbohydrates, in order for them to stay healthy."



Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.boldsky.com/health/wellness/2016/top-fifteen-reasons-sweet-potatoes-good-for-diabetics-108664.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjM5ZjM5OTY2MWYzZGRiYzA6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFZj-_AfwZirIrTVY0Ssky1CtJV-g

(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=3959)


Is sweet potato tea is the next weight-loss wonder?
TopPreviousNext

Date: December 14, 2016 06:59 AM
Author: Darrell Miller (support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Is sweet potato tea is the next weight-loss wonder?





The superfood status of sweet potatoes continues to grow. In addition to having fewer calories than a regular potato and containing vitamin A, vitamin B, and antioxidants, researchers are saying that the water they are boiled in could be super healthy as well. A study found that the proteins extracted from sweet potatoes when they are boiled can help with weight loss and lipids. This has lead t further research on how best to get the proteins out of the used water and insert them into an more easily digested medium.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sweet potato is known to be a bit of a super food because it has fewer calories than a regular potato.
  • They are also a fabulous source of Vitamin A for healthy eyes, Vitamin B for energy and immunity and contain antioxidants that carry anti-aging properties.
  • In order to get the most nutrition out of the vegetable, we should perhaps be thinking outside the box in our consumption methods.

"“Finding alternative uses for the sweet potato proteins in wastewater could be good for the environment and industry, and also potentially for health.”"



Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.aww.com.au/latest-news/health/sweet-potato-wastewater-aids-weight-loss-and-digestion-30033&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjVkYjY3ZDViNDdiNGM3ZTc6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNH5xOmYLq5KYDg-b7ylfuhxRuBhYg

(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=3638)


Health Benefits Of Almond Oil
TopPreviousNext

Date: March 07, 2014 04:04 PM
Author: Darrell Miller (dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Health Benefits Of Almond Oil

What is almond

almond fruitAlmonds are fruits of deciduous trees that are originally found in North Africa and Asia. There are two varieties of almonds, sweet and bitter. Sweet almonds can be used to produce essential oil, and extract. Almond extract is often used as an alternative to vanilla extracts in diabetic safe recipes. Bitter almonds contain a toxic amount of prussic acid that can be converted to cyanide during refining, consequently prussic acid has to be leached out, before it can be suitable for human consumption.

Both bitter and sweet almond oil can be produced from two different almond trees. From the sweet almond tree, we produce sweet almond oil and an emulsion. From the bitter almond tree we produce the essential oil of almonds (it is nearly pure benzaldehyde), a less amount of fixed oil, and an emulsion that yields cyanide, and glucose.

Health Benefits Of Almond Oil

1.   Skin- The two oils have different health benefits to the skin. Sweet almond oil is a good lubricant and is beneficial for sensitive, dry skin. It is composed of olein, glucosides, and linoleic acid. It also contains minerals, vitamins and protein, as a result it nourishes and revitalizes the skin. It is used as a carrier oil in face serums.

      Its other benefits include:

  1. It retains glow and improves complexion.
  2. Reduces skin inflammation.
  3. Lightens dark circles.
  4. Moisturizes and nourishes the skin.
  5. Cures body rashes.

Bitter almond oil as mentioned above is nearly 100% benzaldehyde, it does not contain any cyanide. It isn’t used in any direct way for skin care. It is used mainly because of its wonderful almond flavor or scent.

2.   Hair- Sweet almond oil contains omega 6 fatty acids, which stimulates hair growth. It strengthens hair, nourishes the hair follicles, moisturizes the scalp, and prevents dandruff. It also makes hair thicker and stronger, as well as smoothing and nourishing hair cuticles.

3.   Body- Sweet almond oil contains antioxidants that are useful in eliminating free radicals and toxins from the body. It assists digestion, aiding the assimilation of nutrients, and can be used to cure constipation. It contains mono-saturated fats and antioxidants that help in preventing heart disease. Sweet almond oil helps in maintaining the proper level of cholesterol by decreasing the level of LDL, and increasing the level of HDL in the body. It contains folic acid, which is important in preventing birth defects in pregnancy. It also contains phenylalanine and riboflavin that improve neurological function.


     Sources

  1. //www.healthguidance.org/entry/16097/1/Almond-Oil-Health-Benefits.html
  2. . //kayus4321irka.hubpages.com/hub/The-Amazing-Health-Benefits-of-Sweet-Almond-Oil



(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=3051)


The Health Benefits Of Cypress Oil
TopPreviousNext

Date: February 16, 2014 02:30 AM
Author: Darrell Miller (dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: The Health Benefits Of Cypress Oil

What is cypress

cypress leavesCypress oil is extracted from a plant animal types that is local to the Mediterranean district. The taxonomic name of the plant is Cupressus Sempervirens. It is an enduring bush, which develops to something like 28 meters in tallness and is described by a tapered shape and dim takes off. The oil is concentrated from the twigs and stems of the tree, through a procedure reputed to be steam refining. Cypress oil justifies a wide show of health profits, and has been utilized since time immemorial to treat various sicknesses and health issue. Give us a chance to elucidate some of these profits.

Health Benefits of Cypress Oil

Diuretic – Cypress oil holds diuretic lands, which animate the excretory framework and thusly wipes out the gathered poisons from the form. If not uprooted, these poisons can prompt the onset of life undermining maladies and issue, which turn lethal with time. Cypress oil encourages the sound stream of pee and guarantees that all the advanced poisons in the figure are flushed out of the framework before they make inside confusions.

Circulation – Cypress oil has been discovered to be extremely gainful in controlling and pushing the productivity of the form's circulatory framework. The oil controls haemostatic and styptic lands, which empower the optimal conveyance of supplements all around the figure. The haemostatic lands held in the oil are a characteristic coagulant that accelerates the clotting of blood. The styptic lands avert the constriction of veins for standardized blood flow.

Cosmetic - Cypress oil has regenerative lands and has been discovered to be exceptionally restorative for the skin. It is extremely powerful in mending scars and appalling imprints brought on by pimple inflamation on the face. Its extraordinary astringent lands assistance lessen extreme sleekness in the skin. Skin contaminations, for example, perpetual pimple inflamation, which emerge because of the over emission of oil from the sebaceous organs can in this manner be regulated utilizing Cypress oil.

Pain Relief - Cypress oil is a common pain relieving and is extremely powerful in alleviating ache. The oil is adequately used to assuage constant ache initiated by ailment or osteoarthritis. Its pain relieving lands are upgraded when it is mixed with helichrysum.

Weight Loss – Cypress oil has been found to advertise weight reduction in ladies by lessening the gathering of cellulite in the form. Being a common diuretic, the oil invigorates and increments the recurrence of pee and thus flushes out the overabundance fats from the figure through the pee.

Detoxifier – Cypress oil is a common detoxifier. It disposes of the development of unsafe poisons in the form through discharge and sweat. In spite of the fact that overabundance sweat is destructive for the form, breaking into a sound sweat through activity has dependably been energized by M.d.s and health specialists for the support of great health. Cypress oil invigorates the sweat organs, consequently flushing out the poisons in the form through the pores of our skin.

The range of health profits inferred from Cypress oil had been known since medieval times when the Greeks and Assyrians misused its healing lands to treat an assortment of disquietudes. Today, analysts keep on disentangling its restorative uses and have made noteworthy revelations relating to the enthusiastic and mental health profits got from the use of this wonderful oil.

Caution:

Please evade Cypress oil throughout pregnancy because of its circulatory and hormonal impacts. When you would like to utilize Cypress oil while you are pregnant please counsel a qualified proficient aromatherapist, as it might be particularly gainful in certain circumstances.

There are numerous modest, manufactured duplicates of sweet-smelling oils, yet these are not proposed for remedial utilization. For best comes about buy the most noteworthy quality oils you can conceivably find. Use confirmed natural fundamental oils, or oils that have been tried and are free from pesticide.

(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=3020)


How chamomile works to relax you and help you sleep better
TopPreviousNext

Date: October 24, 2013 09:33 AM
Author: Darrell Miller (dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: How chamomile works to relax you and help you sleep better

What is chamomile

chamomile plantChamomile is a short low growing herb with small fine-leaves and daisy like flowers. The herb's flowers have a small-yellow center which is surrounded by thin white-petals. The Chamomile leaves have a sweet-apple smell, The herb thrives in warm-humid conditions and it has a tendency to becoming invasive if its left to just grow freely.

Chamomile has various medicinal purposes. It's popularly known for its use as a sedative to both children and adults who suffer from insomnia, restlessness and nightmares. Chamomile herb contains glycine.Glycine is known to give a soothing effect on the body's nerves and this soothing effect is normally used to promote and aid in drowsiness during bedtime. It's normally taken as an herbal-tea that is steeped and covered for about 10 to 15 minutes to ensure the volatile-oils don't evaporate. These soporific-effects may decrease over-time if the herbal tea is taken regularly.

How chamomile works to relax you and help you sleep better.

Unlike most pharmaceutical-drugs, chamomile doesn't immediately put you to sleep. It is gentle. The main reason why chamomile is a great remedy for insomnia and restlessness is because it slowly and gently relaxes your body muscles. Whenever your body muscles are completely relaxed, without use of pharmaceuticals drugs, you will sleep soundly and rather peacefully and wake up feeling more refreshed and more energized. Chamomile will help your body develop natural sleeping habits without the need of sleeping aids.

Chamomile works on your body by relaxing all of the muscles until your body fully relaxed and ready to fall-asleep. The slow and gentle sedation of chamomile will put your body to peaceful sleep naturally. If you have or suffer from insomnia or restlessness, chamomile can be used in your tea or your bath. Both dried and fresh chamomile can be infused into your tea to give you these soothing effects.

References:

  1. //www.ehow.com/about_6623359_can-chamomile-adhd_.html
  2. //healing.answers.com/herbs/what-is-chamomile-and-will-it-help-you-sleep
  3. //www.ehow.com/list_5918481_effects-camomile-tea.html

(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=2855)


What is Monk Fruit And Why Is It Healthy?
TopPreviousNext

Date: July 24, 2013 10:24 AM
Author: Darrell Miller (dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: What is Monk Fruit And Why Is It Healthy?

monk

Monk fruit also known as luo han guo is a green melon cultivated in central Asia. It has been cultivated for many years by the Buddhist monks. The fruit contains an intensely sweet compound known as mogroside. It is a healthy, natural alternative to sugars and artificial sweeteners. The fruit is extracted in order to get mogroside which is many times sweeter than sugar. Monk fruit is crushed, combined with water, filtered and spray-dried to produce a sweet-zero-calorie powder known as fruit-sweetness. This sugar is used in several foods and beverages.

Health benefits

Ancient Chinese and Buddhist used monk fruit as treatment for various ailments, such as constipation, sunstroke and coughing. Modern research shows that mogroside can be used to treat diabetes since it contains a low glycemic index and can stimulate insulin secretion. In china, monk fruit was also used for many years to treat obesity and diabetes. The fruit contains antioxidants with anti- inflammatory benefits.

British Journal of Nutrition reported that use of monk fruit by animals showed a reduction in lipid peroxidation or cell damage as well as urinary albumin levels. This shows that it protects kidneys from diabetic damage.

Monk fruit strengthens the immune system, digestive tract, respiratory system as well as glands. This fruit is capable of eliminating and defending people against various health-related issues. The fruit reduces cholesterol, triglycerides and improve liver function. Furthermore, it increases good cholesterol while protecting the liver. It prevents cholesterol oxidization (due to its antioxidant potential) this results to reduced risk of heart diseases and strokes.

Monk fruit extract has an antihistamine effect. The extract tends to counter an allergic response by soothing the mast cells that produces chemicals such as histamine. This chemical is related to both allergies and asthma. It is considered one of the best non-sugar sweeteners. It is combined with supplements used to promote and maintain a healthy weight.


Reference

  1. //www.thekitchen.com
  2. //thescienceofeating.com
  3. //www.tateandlyle.com/ingredientsandservices/chooseaningredientorservice/americas/pages/purefruit%E2%84%A2monkfruitextract.aspx

(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=2849)


Anise Seed Is Anti-Fungal Herb And Much More!
TopPreviousNext

Date: February 23, 2011 01:44 PM
Author: Darrell Miller (dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Anise Seed Is Anti-Fungal Herb And Much More!

Anise Seed And Your Health

Anise seed, or simply aniseed, refers to the seed pods of the herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean and Southwest Asia. It is famed for its moderate flavor, which is similar to fennel, licorice, and tarragon. The plant species, Pimpinella anisum, has been part of many cuisines on both the West and the East, incorporated in aromatic, sweet-tasting dishes. There is a wide array of uses for anise in the food industry, especially in recent years because of its health benefits. For centuries, it has been utilized to treat digestive problems, and the recent discovery of its high phytochemical levels has been reported to show antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Historical Use

The first undisputed mention of anise seed was in Naturalis Historia by Pliny the Elder, which recorded its widespread use as a breath freshener, a therapeutic remedy for insomnia, and a cure for insomnia. Some translations of biblical accounts also recorded the use of the seeds in ancient Israel and surrounding areas. By the time of Roman antiquity, it had become a popular spice added to seafood dishes, valued for of its sweet fragrance. In the Indian subcontinent and nearby regions, anise has up to now been used as a digestive, taken after meals to avoid indigestion, especially after feasts.

The English herbalist John Gerard noted in his encyclopedia Generall Historie of Plantes the carminative effects of anise seed, which means it decreases pressure in the lower esophagus, thereby removing related digestive ailments such as excessive flatulence. It has become quite commonplace in Europe, not only due to its presence in traditional medicine, but also its increasing visibility in the food and beverage industry. It is used in soups and stews, in confectionery, adding a very strong sweet flavor. Anethole, an organic compound extracted from aniseed is added to liquor to produce a cloudy appearance.

Phytochemical Content or Anise Seed

Anise seed is known to contain many different phytochemicals that are polyphenolic and phytoestrogenic. It has high levels of phenylpropenes, a class of polyphenols that are present in essential oils, the reason why aniseed is one of the most common ingredients used in aromatherapy. These organic compounds have shown to lower the body temperature, act on the nervous system to relieve pain, and have a positive effect on epileptic seizures. In addition, it creates strong phytoestrogen-like activities in the human body, relieving cramps during menstrual period.

Anethole is widely believed to be responsible for the antimicrobial activities of anise seed, acting against bacteria, yeast, and other types of fungi. It is a bacteriostatic antibiotic and a bactericide, which means it inhibits the growth of bacteria by interfering with bacterial cellular metabolism responsible for their replication and, at the same time, actively kill them. This explains why anise seed is effective as a breath freshener in the old days, and removes digestive ailments related to bacteria. Interestingly, aniseed is also anthelmintic; it expels parasitic worms from the body.

That being said, keep in mind that the benefits of anise seed are largely therapeutic.

Anise Seed is one of those herbs you want to keep in the medicine cabinet for quick use when needed.

(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=2243)


Stevia: Sweeten Your Life With Out The Weight Gain
TopPreviousNext

Date: November 13, 2007 02:55 PM
Author: Darrell Miller (dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Stevia: Sweeten Your Life With Out The Weight Gain

It is possible to sweeten your life with stevia, and without any weight gain, since it as exceptionally sweet herb. In fact it is member of the sunflower family, and is native to parts of South and Central America where it has been used as a sweetener since time immemorial. Also known as sugarleaf, it is a commercial crop, and is available as a dietary supplement.

Extracts of stevia have been found to be up to 300 times as sweet as cane sugar, although does not metabolize in the body to glucose. In fact it is thought to enhance the glucose tolerance of some diabetics, and can be used by people suffering from that condition as a natural sweetener, thus dispensing with the need for artificial sweeteners.

It is also useful for those on diets, especially carbohydrate controlled diets, and any other sweet-toothed person wanting to lose weight and still enjoy their favorite drink or desert. Many recipes have been published using stevia for the preparation of delicious sweets. So why is stevia so sweet and what other uses does it have?

Basically the sweet taste comes from glycosides, which are molecules in which a sugar is bonded to another molecule. The two main glycosides in stevia are called stevioside and rebaudioside. These are formed through glucose combined with the diterpene steviol in different ways, though some minor glycosides also contain rhamnose. Although they contain glucose, the glucose is not released into the bloodstream during digestion and the subsequent biochemistry.

Japan began the cultivation of the plant in the 1970s rather than produce artificial sweeteners that were suspected carcinogens (saccharin and cyclamate). Japan is now the world’s biggest consumer of stevia, even being used in the Japanese Coca Cola plants. Around 40% of Japan’s total sweetener volume is stevia. However, apart from its use as a natural alternative sweetener to sugar, stevia has specific properties, already alluded to, that renders it of particular attraction to certain groups of people, and we shall now take a closer look at these.

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is essential to regulate the glucose content of the blood. It stimulates the cells of the body to take in blood glucose and convert it to glycogen that can be used for energy. Without insulin the blood sugars would increase in concentration without regulation leading to very serious health issues that would eventually result in death.

Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce sufficient insulin, does not use the insulin it produces properly, or produces no insulin at all. Hence, a sweetener that did not exacerbate this situation by being eventually metabolized to glucose, as most sugars are in the body, would be of great benefit to diabetics. This is exactly what stevia is. It is a very powerful sweetener, 250 – 300 times sweeter to the taste-buds than sucrose, normal table sugar, and it does not metabolize to glucose. It is heaven-sent sweetener for diabetics that have a sweet tooth.

It is very safe for them and has been consumed for centuries without any side effects. In fact, studies have indicated that stevia might even regulate the pancreas and help to stabilize the levels of blood glucose in the body, rendering it an effective and safe supplement for those suffering from hypoglycemia (excess blood sugar), diabetes and candidiasis, a yeast infection that thrives on sugar.

Apart from that, stevia is also popular with those who are on a calorie controlled diet – or any other diet for that matter, since an excessive sugar intake invariably leads eventually to weight increase. The 21st century western diet is drowning in sugar, with up to 10 spoonfuls of sugar in every small bottle of cola. There is sugar in cookies, hot dogs, bread, soy sauce, ketchup, cans of beans and peas, and even sugar in cigarettes, though that is the least of the health worries there!

For the first time in history, there are now more overweight and obese people in the world than hungry people, yet the sugar corporations claim that there is no scientific proof that sugar leads to weight increase. Worldwide, diabetes kills 6 people every minute, and obesity caused by the consumption of too much sugar leads to Type II diabetes. It had been shown that fructose is a major player in that corn syrup (fructose) is contained in many soft drinks and foods.

One of the major problems with refined sugars is that they contain nothing but pure carbohydrate. All the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients have been removed, so that when they are consumed, your body has to provide these nutrients needed to metabolize the sugar to glucose and then to energy. Humans cannot live on sugar alone, and in fact you are better drinking water than corn syrup or cane sugar solutions since at least water does not make demands on your existing nutrient store.

It was noted in 1929 by Sir Frederick Banting, one of those scientists credited with the discovery of insulin, that there was a significantly large proportion of diabetes among the sugar plantation owners that ate large quantities of refined sugar, whereas there was none detected in the cane harvesters who were able to chew on only the raw cane. The raw cane contains the minerals and vitamins needed to metabolize the sucrose.

Stevia is a potential answer to this problem, and it is such an obvious one that there are a lot of politics regarding its use. The big USA sugar corporations will undoubtedly be opposed to it, and the FDA has refused to allow its use as a food additive, only as a dietary supplement, yet its use in Japan has been very successful. It is also used throughout East Asia, including China, Korea and Taiwan, and also in South America, Israel and some areas of the Caribbean. It is available as a green powder in its crude form, and also brownish syrup redolent of licorice, but also as a more refined white powder that is likely best used as weak solution due to its sweetness.

It is totally free of calories; this may come as a surprise to many since it tastes so sweet. It is an excellent sweetener for children’s drinks since it does not cause cavities: unlike sugar it is not degraded by bacteria to produce the corrosive acid that eats into the enamel. It does not metabolize to a burst of energy that is practically addictive, since that generally then leads to tiredness and the need for more sugar to make up for it.

Stevia does not cause diabetes in any form, is not a food for yeast and it is beneficial to the pancreas. In short, it is a completely safe food supplement that has been used for centuries without ill effect, and if you want to prevent yourself from adding weight and protect against the possibility of Type II diabetes in particular, then stevia should be your sweetener of choice.



--
Natural Sweeteners

(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=1630)



VitaNet ® LLC. Discount Vitamin Store.