SweetVia is the latest addition to the offerings of Santé, a provider of premier organic health and wellness products and services. With its natural ingredients, the alternative sweetener does not only sweeten beverage but also provides health benefits.
Added sugar is present in most of our go-to foods, treats and beverages. This causes some health conditions, such as weight gain, diabetes and heart diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
For Denise Laurel, a celebrity mom with two kids, cutting out on sugar is key to maintaining a healthier lifestyle, not just for herself but also for her family. She said, “Of course, added sugars are delicious.”
“Who doesn’t love it?” Laurel continued. “I was into it before and I experienced first-hand its negative effect.”
“Now, I’m always trying to manage the sugar intake of my family,” Laurel added. “I make sure that our consumption is very minimal if not zero.”
Celebrity mom and blogger Nikka Garcia said mothers must always be on the look-out for what their kids eat as they are more prone to being predisposed to foods full of added sugars. She noted that with her love of drinking coffee and making fruit drinks for her kids, cutting-out on the added sugar is a huge benefit for the family.
“When it comes to my kids, I make sure that what I give them is beneficial for their health,” Garcia shared. “However, at times you can’t help but put some sweetener so your children will like the food they eat.”
The WHO recommends less than 10 percent of an adult’s calories per day, which translates to 2,000 calories only. Of that, less than 5 percent should come from added sugars, which is about 25 grams per day.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), women should consume about 25 grams (6 teaspoons) only while men about 38 grams (9 teaspoons) and only between 12 to 25 grams (3 to 6 teaspoons) for children. To reduce their sugar intake, Laurel and Garcia are always on the lookout for alternative sweeteners to provide their family all the goodness of sweet treats without the guilt and health concerns.
When looking for an alternative sugar, Laurel and Garcia noted that naturally-derived is still the best option. This include sweeteners made with Stevia, a natural substitute for sugar, derived from the leaves of a small perennial green shrub.
Stevia plant has shown medicinal properties that are anti-diarrheal, anti-tumor, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory actions. Scientific evidences also show that the sweetener is best for indications, such as reducing high blood sugar levels and high blood pressure.
On the other hand, SweetVia combined the goodness of Stevia with Inulin, a natural soluble dietary fiber from a chicory plant that promotes digestive health. Inulin acts as food for the beneficial bacteria in the colon, relieves constipation, promotes weight loss and helps control blood sugar levels.
Celebrity chef mom RoseBud Benitez and noted yoga instructor and health and fitness blogger Nikki Torres also recommend SweetVia. To know more about Santé, its product offerings and other upcoming events, visit its official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pg/Santéofficial.ph or its website at www.Santébarley.com/ph.
CONAN Daily 