Has anyone else noticed it is SO much easier to give up an unhealthy food or drink when you find a healthy replacement?
Two years ago I gave up drinking pop (or soda or whatever else you want to call that bubbly drink with lots of bad stuff in it!)
I still missed the refreshing light taste though and wished I could find a healthy alternative (that didn’t break the bank!)
When Ron from NuNaturals Stevia company (the brand I already use and love!) sent me a bunch of samples to try I found that stevia comes in many delicious liquid forms. NuNaturals has a great VANILLA stevia but there are some other stevia companies that sell natural stevia flavors like Orange, Lemon lime and Root beer! I quickly realized I can make my own healthy pop by just adding a drop or two of the stevia flavors with some all natural sparkling water! I make this ALL the time. (I buy bulk Talking Rain at Costco, this treat is fairly inexpensive, completely healthy and no calories!)
My very favorite “soda” is either a Vanilla Crème or Root Beer float. I add a few drops of those flavors and a splash of cream. I promise, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Finding that replacement has helped me stay “soda pop” free for over 2 years!
Ron also sent me a sample of NuNaturals Cocoa Bean Extract. It was a huge hit at my house! One of the things you can make using it is healthy hot chocolate or chocolate milk. The cocoa extract is higher in levels of total phenolics and flavinoids than green tea, black tea and red wine. So now I get all the benefits of chocolate without the high fat and sugar of chocolate candy. You guys should read about this product and the reviews people give it - very cool stuff.
It is now my 4 year old daughters FAVORITE treat. She asks for her special Chocolate Milk every day and I feel no guilt giving it to her – in fact, it’s SUPER healthy! (In case you were wondering, yes, it is gluten free too!)
Ron so kindly offered FOUR of my readers another giveaway. I figured if it means my readers could get FREE things sent directly their doorstep COUNT ME IN. ( blog reader love, thanks you guys)
What you will win: one (1) box of our NuStevia Packets, 50 ct. Box, AND one (1) bottle of NuNaturals Vanilla Stevia Liquid, 2 oz. bottle
Here is how to win:
(Continental U.S. residents only)
1. Please leave a comment below and your email so I can reach you!
2. You don't need to be a follower or subscriber to enter the contest but while you are here take a look around and if you like what you see and decide to become one, (or are one) please leave a separate comment letting me know as this will give you your second entry.
Good luck my friends! ENDS Friday October 14 (ENDED!)
Just so you know, continental U.S. readers can receive " FREE SAMPLES " of the NuStevia Packets by sending a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED, # 10 envelope to us at the following location :
NuNaturals , Inc.
2220 West 2nd. Ave. # 1
Eugene, OR 97402
I would love to try this!
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ReplyDeleteI am a follower of yours thru GFC!
Just tried the NuNaturals stevia and am hooked!!
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I would love to try this! tlboschetti@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower
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we are trying to be sugar free for the next 3 weeks. baby steps, right?
ReplyDeleteoh, how I would love this pkg to arrive on my doorstep! NuNaturals is the best; I've been wishing for flavored but haven't found it locally...thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeletep.s. I'm a follower!
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I am a follower and really enjoy your blog! Would love to try this Stevia product cocbfswillis@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE this!!! My email is hbabcock@usc.edu
ReplyDeleteA stevia giveaway? Sweet! I love that stuff! And I
ReplyDeletem very curious to try your "soda" idea. Thanks!
I'm also a follower of your blog! Love it! And I forgot my email in the first one (oops!). It's j3amh5@gmail.com Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love stevia! Would love to give this a try.
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I follow your blog using Google reader.
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I would love to try this!
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I am a follower! I found your blog when I decided to hunt for a wine bottle project and found your spray-painted wine bottles! Can't wait to try it :)
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Wow, this sounds interesting. I might have to get my bf to try this stuff since he wants to quit drinking sodas. I'm very familiar with Stevia, but I didn't realize it came in liquid form too. I know that Stevia is good for getting rid of yeast infection and I've heard it helps with gingivitis too(you brush your teeth with it).
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm a follower of your blog also. I'm so glad I saw this post!!
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