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Not many people are aware that Stevia is a no calorie sweetener that does not raise the blood glucose levels. Native tribes of South America have been using it for centuries and Japanese have been using it for few decades. I have been using Stevia for couple of years now in sweetening my drinks.

After experimenting with different products, I found the following to be of better quality ones.

Stevia by Stevita Co

Spoonable Powder NO Calories NO Carbohydrates Extracted from the leaves of the Stevia plant with high concentrations of Steviosides and Rebaudiosides

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Coconut oil has recently been recognized again for it’s numerous health benefits. Based on my research, I found the following Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil to be one of the best quality products, which I use regularly. I notice that It does help my metabolic rate in a positive manner.

Product Description
A deliciously healthy cooking oil. Better than butter. USDA organic. Unrefined & no trans fats. Rich in lauric acid. The coconut oil myth. Coconut oil has been mistakenly described as not healthy. The fact is, coconut oil is cholesterol-free and rich in medium-chain good fats that doctors recommend. So enjoy this heavenly, creamy taste of the tropics. Nutiva’s Coconut Oil is: Raw, extra-virgin & pure white: not refined, deodorized or bleached! savor its naturally rich aroma and enticing light taste. Organic: so it’s free from pesticides, GMOs and hexane. Versatile: Ideal as high-heat cooking oil (up to 350 degrees) a healthy substitute for shortening in baking, a better-than-butter replacement on bread, vegetables or popcorn, and as a luscious body oil. Nature’s ideal all-purpose cooking oil. No trans or hydrogenated fat; no cholesterol or hexane. No refrigeration required. Solid at room temperature and melts at 76 degrees. Not all saturated fat is bad! Coconut oil is cholesterol free and contains medium-chain good fats with 50% lauric acid - a healthy nutrient that supports the metabolism. Certified organic by QAI. Product of the Philippines.

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I am assuming you are aware of the health benefits of Aloe Vera. Warren Laboratories George’s Aloe Vera is one of the Best in it’s category. It does not leave bitter after taste that is often found with other competitors. It’s close to drinking water and one can hardly notice that one is drinking Aloe Vera and not water.

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Our preference is always to get the fresh vegetables and fruits and avoid canned versions as much as possible unless our research indicates that there are some good canned products that you can access throughout the year when there is an issue with the quality or excessive pricing of fresh ones.

Here is one such canned product that we use which are organic, diced and vine-ripened tomatoes from California’s Central Valley.

Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes

Ingredients
Organically Grown and Processed Tomatoes and Tomato Juice, Sea Salt, Naturally Derived Citric Acid and Calcium Chloride.

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A good quality Seal Salt which contains necessary trace elements with minimal processing is an important ingredient of good health. In my quest for finding good quality Sea Salts, I found the following two that are good quality and reasonably priced at Whole Foods Market.

• Frontier Sea Salt
• 365 Sea Salt by Whole Foods

What is your experience on this subject?

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