Acclaimed Chef, George Brown, warns Diabetics to ditch the drugs and instead focus on what goes into their stomachs.

Portland, OR -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/28/2011 -- Having struggled with Type 2 Diabetes for over a decade, world-renowned Chef George Brownis calling upon fellow Diabetics to focus on what they eat – rather than relying on expensive and often experimental drugs.

"Walking the grocery store aisles as a Diabetic can be terribly confusing – this often causes people to turn to drugs. Well, the condition is actually easily controlled or prevented simply by watching what you eat – and buying food shouldn't be daunting" says George.

With over 25 years of experience in some of America's top kitchens, George has discovered that diabetic-friendly meal preparation is a lot quicker and easier than it may first seem, even for those with little to no cookery experience.

Wanting to assist people everywhere in their quest for the control or prevention of Diabetes, Chef George serves up his top tips for taking back that vital control…

• Stop thinking of Diabetes as a negative drawback. Yes, the food options for Diabetics are a little tighter, but rather than focus on those, think instead of the hundreds of thousands of meals that can still be enjoyed.

• Cook at home. To regain ultimate control, consider preparing meals at home, rather than eating out too often. Restaurants remove the control, and often add stress or worry to the experience.

• Do the research. Get to know which foods are low on the Glycemic index, and get to know where they are available and how they can be incorporated into meals.

• Plan meals in advance. Remove the 'What's for dinner?' dilemma by planning a week's worth of meals each Sunday. This will call for just one weekly grocery shop, removing nightly impulse shopping while proving that Diabetic-friendly foods are no more expensive than buying for anyone else.

• Feed the whole family to the same meal. Don't get stuck in a rut by cooking one meal that's Diabetic-friendly, and one for 'everyone else'. Instead, feed the whole family the same thing and it will help them to prevent Diabetes in the process.

"The advice above really works" says Chef George. He continues "I am just trying to make people aware that the control of Diabetes really is within their grasp, and that it doesn't have to be focussed on popping pills that don't solve the root cause".

In fact, taking his passion for helping people one step further, George, through Trinity Hill Farms LLC (Which is Co-Founded) has recently launched a new range of no-added sugar sauces, condiments and marinades.

"All of our products are allergen free, corn free, GMO free, and petrochemical free, said Chef George Brown, corporate chef at Trinity Hill Farms. "They are sweetened with Steviva Blend, an all-natural stevia based sweetener manufactured by Steviva Brands, Inc. of Portland, Oregon.

The use of stevia by Trinity Hill Farms is pioneering in the condiment market.

Because of its all natural properties, stevia and stevia-based products have seen an enormous rise in popularity, types of use, and acceptance within the past decade.

The use of stevia sweetener in our products reflects our commitment to producing safe, healthy products for today's savvy consumers. The use of stevia also aligns Trinity Hill Farms with some of the heavy-hitters in the ever-expanding, stevia-based, natural sweetener industry, including PureCircle, also a manufacturer of stevia; Cargill, Incorporated, producers of Truvia; and the Whole Earth Sweetener Company LLC , producers of PureVia.

"If the pharmaceutical industry won't make diet control enjoyable, then I will. After using the products, my blood sugar has been as low as 89 – and that's something!" adds George, with understandable humor.

About George Brown & Trinity Hill Farms LLC
Chef George has a diverse background. He has been banquet chef at the Multnomah Athletic Club; executive chef at the Embassy Suites Portland – Washington Square; local corporate executive chef (representing Nestle Foodservices North America) at Encore Sales & Marketing, Inc.; foodservice executive chef and national accounts manager at Harry's Fresh Foods; and corporate executive chef and director of research and development at The Holland Inc./Burgerville Corporate Office. He has been featured in Gourmet Magazine (July 2003); Delta Sky Magazine, with Jane and Michael Stern (Splendid Table, Road Food); NW Palate; Flavor & the Menu Magazine; Restaurants and Institutions Magazine; and the National Culinary Review.

Currently Chef Brown is the President and Owner of Chef George Inc. Chef George Inc is a local Co-Packer/Processor of salads, sauces, soups, syrups and vinegars. He is also a Co-Founder of Trinity Hill Farms, LLC.

Trinity Hill Farms, LLC, is nestled in the fertile Columbia River Valley in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. This valley is the perfect setting in which to produce gourmet condiments, marinades and sauces. These products are specifically designed for consumers who are requesting delicious condiments, marinades and sauces, without the unwanted sugars, carbs or calories found in the majority of today's consumer goods.

All of the products from Trinity Hill Farms, LLC, are created by our award-winning corporate chef, and inspired by a convergence of heart, health and happiness.

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With over $100 million of global sales forecast, Steviva Brands, Inc. embarks on carving their path across Europe.

Portland, OR -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/28/2011 -- Following the EU's decision to approve the use of Steviavia sweeteners in Europe, the world's leading consumer supplier, Stevia Brands, is about to embark on an adventure to get their products sold across the continent.

With $100 million as their global goal, the company are excited about rolling out their range of Stevia products to the European market.

Founded ten years before their main competitor, Steviva Brands produces a range of Stevia-based products, including their Stevia Sweeteners, Steviva Blend and patented Fructevia.

However, as company President, Thom King explains, Europe is working on a much more lenient basis than the company's native United States:

"Here in the USA, you're only allowed to sell some strains of Stevia – even though it's 100% natural and far less dangerous than common additives such as sugar, aspartame, sucralose and Acesulfame K. Europe are a lot more lenient, bringing many benefits to not just the companies selling their products there – but also to the European people" says Thom.

As Stevia is 100% natural, derived from the Stevia plant, it's the perfect sugar replacement. In fact, it's 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar, without the health risks. This comes as a perfect solution to tackle the global obesity and Diabetes epidemic.

"It really could solve the issue – as it's a lot sweeter than refined sugar, and totally natural. It's ironic though that approval is a long and tiresome process, even though the benefits of approving Stevia are obvious" adds King.

While the battle continues, King and Steviva Brands are looking forward to taking advantage of the increased sales potential the new European ruling brings. Officially, Stevia-based sweeteners are permitted for sale from December 2nd, and Steviva Brands will be directly at the continent's doorstep to get their foot through a very profitable door.

However, as King points out, the benefits stretch farther than just the bank:

"The world really has seen enough of 'fake' sugars, and the problems associated with them. Stevia is the only natural solution that allows people to satisfy their cravings safely, and we are proud to be the industry leader in bringing a variety of Stevia-based products to consumer's homes" he concludes.

About Thom King
Thom King is the Founder and President for Steviva Brands, Inc. and co-founder of Trinity Hilll Farms, LLC.

Steviva, Inc. is one of the largest importers and manufactures of all natural stevia.

Stevia is processed from the herbal plant "Stevia Rebaudiana". When refined into a white powder extract (stevioside), it becomes 200-300 times sweeter than sugar creating an intense effect upon the taste buds without raising blood sugar levels and contains no carbs or calories. Research indicates that both diabetics and persons suffering from hypoglycemia may use Stevia.

You can find these recipes and others by visiting http://www.steviva.com.

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Holidays are a time for family and friends, but also present the perfect opportunity to keep off the weight – says Steviva.com’s President.

Portland, OR -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/18/2011 -- Celebrating a holiday is always a very special occasion. But for dieters - the coming together of family and friends can lead to weight gain, lack of motivation and overeating all of that delicious food. However, Steviva.com's President, Thom King, has today announced that the pitfalls are easy to avoid.

While most people might believe that piling on the pounds during the holidays is part and parcel to the annual experience, Thom firmly believes that nothing could be farther than the truth. Thom states that any occasion which brings family and friends together is actually the perfect ingredient for successful, longer-lasting weight loss.

"It's all about communication and support. During the holidays, your loved ones are normally by your side. Using that encouragement can make it much simpler to maintain your weight over the season, and come out the other side without the usual regrets," Thom says.

Worried about developing the dreaded 'Belly Bulge' this season? Thom shares his Top Tips for avoiding holiday weight gain:

1. Find a support partner! Remember, nobody is alone in wanting to stay trim. Talk to this support partner on a daily basis. It's true that buddying up can keep the scales from tipping in the wrong direction.

2. Sympathise with and don't contribute to familial emotional dramas. Most will admit that family gatherings can be stressful – often sending people to the fridge for comfort food. By not adding to family unrest, it's easy to eliminate the temptation to crack open that second tin of cookies.

3. Inform family of goals. As the phrase says, a problem shared is a problem halved. Almost everyone who gives their family prior-notice of their intention not to over-eat reports excellent results. "People cannot help you if they don't know what you're trying to achieve. They are your family, so of course they'll want you to succeed gracefully!" says Thom.

4. Plan ahead of time. A few weeks before the big day, sit down and set up an action plan. Establish how stressful the upcoming holiday will be, and write down solutions for any issues which crop up. Leave this plan with a buddy and ask them to score positively on what is being followed, while pushing to resolve the things that are being ignored.

5. Have fun, and keep occupied! It's rare for family to come together as they do during the holidays – so use this opportunity to spend time with them, be active with them and savour each moment.

Of course, Thom realizes that people will still want to eat, and eat well! So here's a recipe that sends those high glycemic, weight-packing carbs back to the imagination, where they belong:

Low Sugar, Low Glycemic Spicy Sweet Mixed Nuts (Vegan)
Ala Low Carb, Low Glycemic, Diabetic safe, no added sugar, made with stevia
Serves: 24
Carbs Per Serving: 1.6 g
Prep Time:<25 minutes
Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup shelled walnuts
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup almonds
1 tablespoon molasses
2 tablespoons Fructevia, Steviva Blend or a dash Steviva Brands Pure Stevia Powder
1 tablespoon water
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Dash Tabasco sauce

Note: Feel free to mix it up with peanuts, cashews, pistachios or whatever nuts you prefer.
Directions

In a small bowl, combine the salt and spices; set aside. In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Add all the nuts; cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes.

Sprinkle with spice mixture. Add the molasses, Fructevia, Steviva Blend or a dash of Steviva Brands Pure Stevia Powder , water, Worcestershire and hot sauce. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until everything is melted. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Thom and the rest of his team wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday!

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