Hello blob friends! I have to share with you something....My mom things that my blog is called a blob. HAHAHAHAHA!~ You would have to know my mom to really think that this is funny. I cant stop giggling about this. I was on the phone with her last night and she goes "Hey, how's the blob coming along." I paused for a moment and just went on to tell her how great it is and how much I love writing it. I have tried to correct her now for over a year and it is just not sticking. I decided to just let it be.
So yeah, I have a blob, not a blog. I love my blob and all my blob friends. Sorry mom but you crack me up! I would like to tell you about a company and product that I just LOVE. I introduce to you:
What is Zevia?
Zevia with stevia is the first all natural zero calorie soda. It contains no artificial sugar substitutes - no aspartame (Nutrasweet), no sucralose (Splenda), and no saccharin (Sweet 'N Low). Zevia contains only natural ingredients and comes in seven all natural flavors: Zevia Natural Cola, Zevia Natural Ginger Root Beer, Zevia Natural Orange, Zevia Natural Twist (lemon-lime), Zevia Natual Black Cherry, and Zevia Natural Ginger Ale.
What makes Zevia the world's first all natural zero calorie soda?
The ingredients. Zevia contains none of the chemically processed artificial sugar substitutes found in diet sodas because it is sweetened with natural stevia. Diet sodas also contain artificial flavors and colors. Zevia does not. With great effort, expense, and painstaking care, Zevia LLC found the healthiest, all natural ingredients available. Many "natural" sodas contain sugar which means calories. Diet sodas are usually sweetened with processed artificial sweeteners which means chemicals. Zevia with stevia is the only truly all natural diet soda.
What is Stevia?
Stevia is an herb native to South and Central America, and grown now in Asia. For centuries, native Americans of Paraguay and Brazil called it "sweet leaf" and used it to sweeten foods. Stevia helps with dental hygiene, recent studies found it has antioxidant properties and other health benefits, and it contains no calories. Click here to learn more about stevia.
What is erythritol?
Erythritol is a natural sweetener found in many fruits and vegetables. It is extracted from those sources by a natural fermentation process. The erythritol in Zevia exists in the same form - unchanged - as it does in plants and vegetables. Although erythritol is classified as a sugar alcohol, erythritol does not cause the gastrointestinal issues associated with other polyols like xylitotl, malitol, and sorbitol.
Why is Zevia packaged in aluminum cans instead of glass bottles?
Aluminum cans are better on the environment than glass bottles. For example, making cans from recycled aluminum cuts related air pollution by 95%, whereas making glass from recycled materials reduces air pollution by only 20%. Aluminum is much lighter than glass to ship and consequently reduces stress on the environment, such as gas required to fuel trucks, materials necessary to handle the load of glass, and extra emissions from freight vehicles due to weight. The aluminum can is the most valuable beverage container to recycle. Vist Earth 911 for more information.
Is there caffeine in the Zevia Natural Cola?
Zevia Natural Cola is naturally caffeinated with 45 mgs of natural caffeine derived from coffee. Compare this to 45.6 mgs. in Diet Coke, and 36 mgs. in Diet Pepsi®. Zevia Natural Root Beer, Zevia Natural Orange and Zevia Natural Twist, Zevia® Natural Black Cherry, and Zevia Natural Ginger Ale are caffeine-free.
What effect does Zevia have on blood sugar levels?
None. Zevia contains no sugar, and has no effect on blood sugar levels. Zevia contains erythritol, a natural sugar alcohol found in fruits and vegetables. Neither erythritol nor stevia affect blood sugar levels.
Does Zevia have calories, carbohydrates, or fat?
No. Zevia has no calories, no net carbohydrates, and no fat. Zevia® is Nature's Answer To Diet Soda.
Why do the Zevia Nutrition Facts Panels show carbohydrates?
Erythritol theoretically has carbohydrates. However, the body does not process them, which is why Zevia still has zero calories. Erythritiol is excreted through the urine unchanged from its original form. Of course, we disclose the carbohydrates, but we say Zevia has zero "net carbs" because the carbohydrates have no effect on blood sugar, do not assist in weight gain, and do not provide any energy like other carbs which also have calories.
What does all "natural" mean?
It means Zevia contains nothing artificial. Zevia has only pure ingredients. The United States Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are considering particular definitions of "natural." Zevia meets or exceeds all these proposed standards. Beware of products that claim to be natural, but really are not. Zevia is truly all natural.
Does Zevia cause tooth decay?
No. Most tooth decay is caused by the fermentation of sugar in the presence of bacteria. Zevia is sugar free. Neither erythritol nor stevia - two of the primary ingredients in Zevia - are fermentable. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the phrase "Erythritol Does Not Promote Tooth Decay" as a health claim on food packaging.
So yeah, I have a blob, not a blog. I love my blob and all my blob friends. Sorry mom but you crack me up! I would like to tell you about a company and product that I just LOVE. I introduce to you:
ZEVIA INFORMATION
ZEVIA is the first all natural zero calorie soda. With only pure ingredients, ZEVIA contains none of the chemically processed artificial sugar substitutes, artificial flavors or artificial colors found in other diet sodas. ZEVIA is all-natural, has zero calories, zero net carbs, zero fat, and little or no sodium (depending on flavor).
All seven delicious ZEVIA varieties - ZEVIA Natural Cola, ZEVIA Natural Orange, ZEVIA Natural Twist, ZEVIA Natural Root Beer, ZEVIA Natural Black Cherry, and ZEVIA Natural Ginger Ale - are healthier and taste better than any other diet soda.
ZEVIA is the first all natural zero calorie soda. With only pure ingredients, ZEVIA contains none of the chemically processed artificial sugar substitutes, artificial flavors or artificial colors found in other diet sodas. ZEVIA is all-natural, has zero calories, zero net carbs, zero fat, and little or no sodium (depending on flavor).
All seven delicious ZEVIA varieties - ZEVIA Natural Cola, ZEVIA Natural Orange, ZEVIA Natural Twist, ZEVIA Natural Root Beer, ZEVIA Natural Black Cherry, and ZEVIA Natural Ginger Ale - are healthier and taste better than any other diet soda.
Q&A's about Zevia:
What is Zevia?
Zevia with stevia is the first all natural zero calorie soda. It contains no artificial sugar substitutes - no aspartame (Nutrasweet), no sucralose (Splenda), and no saccharin (Sweet 'N Low). Zevia contains only natural ingredients and comes in seven all natural flavors: Zevia Natural Cola, Zevia Natural Ginger Root Beer, Zevia Natural Orange, Zevia Natural Twist (lemon-lime), Zevia Natual Black Cherry, and Zevia Natural Ginger Ale.
What makes Zevia the world's first all natural zero calorie soda?
The ingredients. Zevia contains none of the chemically processed artificial sugar substitutes found in diet sodas because it is sweetened with natural stevia. Diet sodas also contain artificial flavors and colors. Zevia does not. With great effort, expense, and painstaking care, Zevia LLC found the healthiest, all natural ingredients available. Many "natural" sodas contain sugar which means calories. Diet sodas are usually sweetened with processed artificial sweeteners which means chemicals. Zevia with stevia is the only truly all natural diet soda.
What is Stevia?
Stevia is an herb native to South and Central America, and grown now in Asia. For centuries, native Americans of Paraguay and Brazil called it "sweet leaf" and used it to sweeten foods. Stevia helps with dental hygiene, recent studies found it has antioxidant properties and other health benefits, and it contains no calories. Click here to learn more about stevia.
What is erythritol?
Erythritol is a natural sweetener found in many fruits and vegetables. It is extracted from those sources by a natural fermentation process. The erythritol in Zevia exists in the same form - unchanged - as it does in plants and vegetables. Although erythritol is classified as a sugar alcohol, erythritol does not cause the gastrointestinal issues associated with other polyols like xylitotl, malitol, and sorbitol.
Why is Zevia packaged in aluminum cans instead of glass bottles?
Aluminum cans are better on the environment than glass bottles. For example, making cans from recycled aluminum cuts related air pollution by 95%, whereas making glass from recycled materials reduces air pollution by only 20%. Aluminum is much lighter than glass to ship and consequently reduces stress on the environment, such as gas required to fuel trucks, materials necessary to handle the load of glass, and extra emissions from freight vehicles due to weight. The aluminum can is the most valuable beverage container to recycle. Vist Earth 911 for more information.
Is there caffeine in the Zevia Natural Cola?
Zevia Natural Cola is naturally caffeinated with 45 mgs of natural caffeine derived from coffee. Compare this to 45.6 mgs. in Diet Coke, and 36 mgs. in Diet Pepsi®. Zevia Natural Root Beer, Zevia Natural Orange and Zevia Natural Twist, Zevia® Natural Black Cherry, and Zevia Natural Ginger Ale are caffeine-free.
What effect does Zevia have on blood sugar levels?
None. Zevia contains no sugar, and has no effect on blood sugar levels. Zevia contains erythritol, a natural sugar alcohol found in fruits and vegetables. Neither erythritol nor stevia affect blood sugar levels.
Does Zevia contain any sugar or artificial sweeteners?
No. Zevia is sweetened instead with stevia. That's why Zevia® is the only truly all natural diet soda.
No. Zevia is sweetened instead with stevia. That's why Zevia® is the only truly all natural diet soda.
Does Zevia have calories, carbohydrates, or fat?
No. Zevia has no calories, no net carbohydrates, and no fat. Zevia® is Nature's Answer To Diet Soda.
Why do the Zevia Nutrition Facts Panels show carbohydrates?
Erythritol theoretically has carbohydrates. However, the body does not process them, which is why Zevia still has zero calories. Erythritiol is excreted through the urine unchanged from its original form. Of course, we disclose the carbohydrates, but we say Zevia has zero "net carbs" because the carbohydrates have no effect on blood sugar, do not assist in weight gain, and do not provide any energy like other carbs which also have calories.
What does all "natural" mean?
It means Zevia contains nothing artificial. Zevia has only pure ingredients. The United States Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are considering particular definitions of "natural." Zevia meets or exceeds all these proposed standards. Beware of products that claim to be natural, but really are not. Zevia is truly all natural.
Does Zevia cause tooth decay?
No. Most tooth decay is caused by the fermentation of sugar in the presence of bacteria. Zevia is sugar free. Neither erythritol nor stevia - two of the primary ingredients in Zevia - are fermentable. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the phrase "Erythritol Does Not Promote Tooth Decay" as a health claim on food packaging.
Please go to their site and see for yourself!
This is my favorite flavor! I LOOOOOOOVE Dr.Zevia! The cola, orange and ginger ale all rock too! I have made mixed drinks with them and just straight up. If you just have to fill that craving of a fizzy soda, this should be your pick. If you live in my area you can get Zevia at EarthFare and even at Kroger (bottom self where the juices and teas are in the health food section.) Oprah's magazine is O is raving about it, I saw it on the Tyra Banks show and now my blog! HA! I actually raved about this soda many times before and will continue. Treat yourself with a six pack of Zevia, you deserve it!
In fact, I will treat one lucky reader with a mixed 6 pack. You can do one of three. If you choose to do more than one you will be entered an additional time for each.
1: Link my blog and post to your blog.
2: Link my blog to your facebook page.
3: Leave me a comment telling me which flavor you would like to try most!
I will announce the winner on Monday! Thanks so much for dropping by and I will see you tomorrow, FRIDAY!!!! YES, we made it!
-Heather
