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SUSHILA KRISHNASWAMY is marketing the following health supplements under the brand name of GreenAcres:
(a) Green Tea, a herbal alternative with high anti-oxidant properties. Lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer.
(b) Stevia Rebaudina is a wonder herb from Paraguay promoted by diabetologists and doctors as a natural and no-calorie sugar substitute. An all-natural sweetener leaf — 100 times sweeter than sugar, the Stevia leaves can be boiled, strained and added as a sweetener to food and drinks.
(c) Wheat bran, which has low caloric value and low glycaemic index. Ideal for weight watchers /diabetics. It also helps reduce cholesterol and relieves constipation.
(d) Wheat puffs, rich in fibre and reduce cholesterol. A nutritious cereal — can be eaten plain or as an excellent snack. Ideal for weight reduction, they are free of oil or fat.
(e) Methi (fenugreek) powder is also good for diabetics and is known to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol and improves glucose tolerance. Tel: 24610572. sushila@vikas-international.com
RASHMI UDAY SINGH
(Rashmi Uday Singh is a food reporter,critic and author for 21 years.
Food and health are her passions. )
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