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Post by christineg on Dec 18, 2012 7:50:13 GMT -5
I am very excited because FINALLY my THM book is on its way to me! (I'm in Canada.)
Meanwhile, I would like to order some stevia and it looks like I need to order from iherb. I will get some Nustevia pure extract, but is that the best one for coffee, too? Is there something else I should get for my/our morning coffee?
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Post by Emily on Dec 18, 2012 10:32:14 GMT -5
Yes, Nustevia extract is great for coffee. It's very concentrated though, and you only need a tiny bit. One shake of it is about equal to 1 tsp of sugar. You could try opening just a few of the smaller holes if you want more control over how much falls into your cup. I also like to carry packets of truvia in my purse in case I stop by Starbucks while I'm out. It tastes great in coffee to me also. I usually just use 1/2 a packet (about 1/2 tsp) at a time. But at home I use the Nustevia extract powder almost exclusively and I love it. I suppose you could carry a small shaker bottle of the extract powder in your purse also if you prefer that. In the end, I guess it's just your own preference. But the Nustevia powder you got should work great for coffee.
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Post by mickeylin on Dec 18, 2012 10:37:46 GMT -5
I agree, the Nustevia is great in coffee. It is amazing to me that just a shake or two is enough. Makes it last so much longer. I go through the Truvia pretty fast with baking and sweets, and that is even with making my own. I started doubling up on the Nustevia when I make it so I dont go through so much of the erythritol. That gets expensive.
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Post by christineg on Dec 18, 2012 15:04:49 GMT -5
Thank you, Ladies! While we're on the topic. How long do you think the $60 package of Nustevia would last? Of course, I know it depends on how much I use it. I know I'll want to make some baked goodies and will be putting it in coffee. The $60 pack is one lb. Is that a good amount to start with?
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Post by wondermom on Dec 18, 2012 15:04:54 GMT -5
Nustevia is amazing! Every other product I tried was either bitter or gave me headaches.
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Post by veebs on Dec 18, 2012 15:08:15 GMT -5
I picked up some of the NuNaturals Pure Liquid Clear Stevia for coffee and tea. It's a lot easier to stir in when they overfill a cup.
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Post by veebs on Dec 18, 2012 15:11:22 GMT -5
I've had the tiny shaker pack of NuStevia that cost 13.99 since mid-October and it doesn't show any signs of depleting.
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Post by Emily on Dec 18, 2012 16:13:41 GMT -5
Thank you, Ladies! While we're on the topic. How long do you think the $60 package of Nustevia would last? Of course, I know it depends on how much I use it. I know I'll want to make some baked goodies and will be putting it in coffee. The $60 pack is one lb. Is that a good amount to start with? A pound should last you a good year. Probably more.
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Post by christineg on Dec 19, 2012 9:00:57 GMT -5
Thanks, Emily! That is great to hear.
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Post by angieg on Dec 21, 2012 18:55:20 GMT -5
I figure I use about 1/2 an ounce of the nustevia a month. So 16 ounces would last me about 32 months!!
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Post by family on Dec 21, 2012 23:57:27 GMT -5
for those of you who are concerned with genetically modified ingredients: even though truvia and nunaturals stevia are recommended in the book both are not pure stevia. both use chemical processes in their extraction. truvia (owned by cargill) uses gmo corn (easily verified online) and nunatural said via my email correspondence with them that their corn may come from gmo sources in their nustevia products (the ones with Maltodextrin and Erythritol). i can only recommend sweetleaf stevia. we’ve used this for years. it was recommended to me by our weston price leader and it is “the only absolutely pure, leaf-derived, chemically-free stevia sweetener available in the marketplace today.” the organic extract (similar in potency as the nustevia extract, so it will last a looonnnnggg time) is actually less expensive (i’ve included measurements below) : SweetLeaf Stevia Extract, Powder, .9-Ounce Jars (Pack of 2) organic Price: $16.29 ($9.05 / oz) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EQ5PKE/ref=rcxsubs_mys2_product_title1/4 tsp = 1 cup sugar SweetLeaf Stevia Powder, 4-Ounce Shaker Jars (Pack of 2) Price: $15.23 ($1.90 / oz) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E5E3LW/ref=rcxsubs_mys2_product_title2 Tbs=cup
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Post by angieg on Dec 22, 2012 15:23:41 GMT -5
I think sweetleaf is sold at Costco too which would be convenient, but I thought someone posted that it didn't taste good??
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Post by Pearl on Dec 22, 2012 19:08:47 GMT -5
We do not recommend any stevia with maltodextrin. Nustevia pure extract powder, the one we recommend does not have anything else in it and is processed very gently.
In our opinion it tastes way better than sweet leaf but we are all different and if sweet leaf works for some that is great! For those who are ultra concerned about GMO, using a pure stevia powder like Nustevia, Sweet Leaf or KAL might be the best option.
But the Trim Healthy Mama approach is for all types, both purists and non. We know some people do not like Truvia and that it is not up to some purism standards. We have googled many of the anti Truvia sites but still have no major issue with it. It is not an artificial sweetener and if it helps people stay on plan and lose weight and consequently be much healthier, that is what we are all about.
Some Mamas (eg our Drive Thru Sue's) feel the ease of Truvia purchase at any grocery store and it's similarity in looks to sugar make the plan more doable. Without a product like this they may be more inclined to stay Drive Thru Sue's rather than take the Trim Healthy Journey.
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Post by nutmeg on Dec 23, 2012 3:46:48 GMT -5
After reading this I've realised I have the nustevia white stevia powder which has maltodextrin in it. Could someone please post a link which shows the correct stevia powder as when I google iherb there are a few to choose from. Thanks in advance.
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Post by Emily on Dec 23, 2012 8:29:16 GMT -5
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