Stevia extract lovers

Millenia98 · 07-13-2011, 07:58 AM

Hi all

So, I've been to Vitamin Shoppe, Trader Joes, grocery and GNC. They all have only the plain liquid or powdered Stevia. I'm looking for the flavored yummy ones like vanilla creme and all the others you all have.

I was tempted to buy the plain flavored liquid stevia extract from Vitamin Shoppe, but Shelbyla suggested to watch for the glycerin and not buy the one with that ingredient included. But all of the liquid stevia that I saw had that ingredient. Dang.

So, what do you all buy? I know I still have to stop by Whole Foods before I give in and order online.

PaminKY · 07-13-2011, 08:24 AM

My favorite liquid stevia is Sweetleaf SteviaClear. Sweetleaf also makes the flavored stevias.

My favorite pure powdered extract is Kal and my favorite stevia/erythritol blend is Steviva.

I've been using stevia or stevia blends for quite a while now and I've got a wide assortment of different brands. One brand I've never tried and which a lot of people on here really like is the NuNaturals but for some reason and I can't remember why I decided I didn't like some of the ingredients in it.

I usually order it online since it's cheaper but my local Kroger also carries it in the health food section.

amylou · 07-13-2011, 08:56 AM

Ditto on the Sweetleaf!

miamiloca · 07-13-2011, 11:30 AM

I used the VS stevia my 1st round and didnt have any problems with losses. I would love to buy sweetleaf but with 3 ppl in my house using it i really cant afford it. It's about $9-10 bucks for a 2oz bottle. So i switched to liquid sucralose (splenda). I know--off protocol but it's working for us so.... but i have 3 kids and a ton of expenses! So--im a budget girl.

miamiloca · 07-13-2011, 11:34 AM

I also found i needed more of the stevia to taste any sweetness....maybe it's cuz im a southern girl and we were raised on sugar? i dunno...

Millenia98 · 07-13-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by miamiloca

I also found i needed more of the stevia to taste any sweetness....maybe it's cuz im a southern girl and we were raised on sugar? i dunno...

Ugh, I feel I will be the same way : /

dawnyama · 07-13-2011, 07:37 PM

I have the SweetLeaf liquid flavors too. Do you have a local mom and pop health food store? That is where I have found it. We have several of those in my town and they both have it. I have not seen it in my Vitamin Shoppe, so that is why I mentioned Kroger, but know that is not a NY/NJ store either.

Viola De Lesseps · 07-13-2011, 08:00 PM

I find the flavored stevia (Sweetleaf) at the health food stores. If they have tons of bulk bins, and a huge vitamin section, there is a good chance they will have the flavored stevia drops.

I found the best health food store about 20 miles from my house.. they have everything, even the miracle noodles!!

desifink · 07-14-2011, 05:39 AM

I just found various flavors of Sweetleaf at Whole Foods last night and paid a ridiculous amount for a small bottle - I think it was $14???

I'm going to give it a go but dang that's expensive.

Looks like it can be found much, much cheaper online...

dawnyama · 07-14-2011, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desifink

I just found various flavors of Sweetleaf at Whole Foods last night and paid a ridiculous amount for a small bottle - I think it was $14???

I'm going to give it a go but dang that's expensive.

Looks like it can be found much, much cheaper online...

I think I have paid about $12 for mine in my health food store. I don't use them that regularly, so a bottle in my house can last about 2 years. I have just opened my second lemon drop one and my DH and DS have used it as well as me. I found in my drinks about 6 drops is good per cup of tea or other drink. A little goes a long way with this.

debkeversole · 07-14-2011, 06:32 AM

i have found them at krogers before Earth fare WHole Foods and a small health food store when i get to travel that far

debkeversole · 07-14-2011, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miamiloca

I used the VS stevia my 1st round and didnt have any problems with losses. I would love to buy sweetleaf but with 3 ppl in my house using it i really cant afford it. It's about $9-10 bucks for a 2oz bottle. So i switched to liquid sucralose (splenda). I know--off protocol but it's working for us so.... but i have 3 kids and a ton of expenses! So--im a budget girl.

tight budget here and 3 people using it i have had ONE bottle last a year so a little really does go a long way and it works out to be about a dollar a month

amylou · 07-14-2011, 09:12 AM

I found it for $8 a bottle online

07-13-2011, 07:58 AM	#1
Millenia98 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 841 Gallery: Millenia98 Start Date: April 29, 2011	Stevia extract lovers Hi all So, I've been to Vitamin Shoppe, Trader Joes, grocery and GNC. They all have only the plain liquid or powdered Stevia. I'm looking for the flavored yummy ones like vanilla creme and all the others you all have. I was tempted to buy the plain flavored liquid stevia extract from Vitamin Shoppe, but Shelbyla suggested to watch for the glycerin and not buy the one with that ingredient included. But all of the liquid stevia that I saw had that ingredient. Dang. So, what do you all buy? I know I still have to stop by Whole Foods before I give in and order online.

07-13-2011, 08:24 AM	#2
PaminKY Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,190 Gallery: PaminKY	My favorite liquid stevia is Sweetleaf SteviaClear. Sweetleaf also makes the flavored stevias. My favorite pure powdered extract is Kal and my favorite stevia/erythritol blend is Steviva. I've been using stevia or stevia blends for quite a while now and I've got a wide assortment of different brands. One brand I've never tried and which a lot of people on here really like is the NuNaturals but for some reason and I can't remember why I decided I didn't like some of the ingredients in it. I usually order it online since it's cheaper but my local Kroger also carries it in the health food section. Last edited by PaminKY; 07-13-2011 at 08:28 AM..

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07-13-2011, 08:56 AM	#3
amylou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CA Posts: 194 Gallery: amylou Stats: 5'6" 179/175/150 Start Date: 5/14/12	Ditto on the Sweetleaf!

07-13-2011, 11:30 AM	#4
miamiloca Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: S.Florida Posts: 416 Gallery: miamiloca Stats: 299 high/269 started hcg/197.0 ALDW/175 WOE: HHCG Start Date: 3-5-2011	I used the VS stevia my 1st round and didnt have any problems with losses. I would love to buy sweetleaf but with 3 ppl in my house using it i really cant afford it. It's about $9-10 bucks for a 2oz bottle. So i switched to liquid sucralose (splenda). I know--off protocol but it's working for us so.... but i have 3 kids and a ton of expenses! So--im a budget girl.

07-13-2011, 11:34 AM	#5
miamiloca Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: S.Florida Posts: 416 Gallery: miamiloca Stats: 299 high/269 started hcg/197.0 ALDW/175 WOE: HHCG Start Date: 3-5-2011	I also found i needed more of the stevia to taste any sweetness....maybe it's cuz im a southern girl and we were raised on sugar? i dunno...

07-13-2011, 07:37 PM	#7
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,336 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	I have the SweetLeaf liquid flavors too. Do you have a local mom and pop health food store? That is where I have found it. We have several of those in my town and they both have it. I have not seen it in my Vitamin Shoppe, so that is why I mentioned Kroger, but know that is not a NY/NJ store either.

07-13-2011, 08:00 PM	#8
Viola De Lesseps Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 397 Gallery: Viola De Lesseps WOE: hhcg Start Date: Restart!!	I find the flavored stevia (Sweetleaf) at the health food stores. If they have tons of bulk bins, and a huge vitamin section, there is a good chance they will have the flavored stevia drops. I found the best health food store about 20 miles from my house.. they have everything, even the miracle noodles!!

07-14-2011, 05:39 AM	#9
desifink Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sunny (er, hot, humid, sticky) FL Posts: 415 Gallery: desifink Stats: 210/210/150 WOE: Hhcg Start Date: July 8, 2012	I just found various flavors of Sweetleaf at Whole Foods last night and paid a ridiculous amount for a small bottle - I think it was $14??? I'm going to give it a go but dang that's expensive. Looks like it can be found much, much cheaper online...

07-14-2011, 06:32 AM	#11
debkeversole Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 49,356 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/285/199 WOE: 8/29/11 R9P2 HCG diet Start Date: 10-8-09	i have found them at krogers before Earth fare WHole Foods and a small health food store when i get to travel that far

07-14-2011, 09:12 AM	#13
amylou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CA Posts: 194 Gallery: amylou Stats: 5'6" 179/175/150 Start Date: 5/14/12	I found it for $8 a bottle online