PRODUCT REVIEW
I know, I know...everyone is on the sweetener 'high' lately. There seems to be a new sweetener being created every few months and it seems like all of my friends are using something different. Not only that, when you goto a store, you'll see products with different sweeteners too! I'm here to tell you that most of these sweeteners are NOT all natural and some of them have even been proven to be harmful to you and the environment. This is a big no, no to us!
I was doing some research a few weeks back on the various types of sweeteners and I ran across Pure Via! If you know me, you know I try to not add too much sweetener to my drinks because I like the 'natural' taste. The best thing about Pure Via is that it is 100% all natural. In fact, it comes directly from the below 'stevia' plant.
I have a few of these in my garden! I tried to make my own stevia sweetener but that didn't work out so well. Thankfully, Pure Via was kind enough to send me some samples to review! Pure Via is a great tasting, all natural zero calories alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners. You can use Pure Via like sugar, to add natural sweetness to your hot or cold beverages, sprinkle on your favorite fruits and use in recipes. They also offer convenient 'take anywhere' packets! I bet you're getting excited! We've been using Pure Via on our cereals and oatmeal in the morning. It really adds a 'kick' to it and it helps us maintain a natural and balanced diet too!
While you're waiting for the giveaway to end, print out this .75¢ Coupon!
GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
Win It!
(1) Grand Prize Winner will receive (2) box of 40 Pure Via Sachets, (1) Pure Via Mug, and (1) Pure Via White Travel Mug
(2) Runner Up Winners will receive (1) box of 40 Pure Via Sachets and (1) Pure Via Mug
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GIVEAWAY RESTRICTIONS
- All entries must be in by 08/31/2010, 11:59PM EST!
- US Only, 18+
From the entries that I receive, I will use Random.org to draw the first name of the winner. I will announce the first name of the winner in a new post on Freebies and Much More and on Twitter. I will also contact the winner by email (be sure to give me one you check daily). If I do not hear back from a winner after 48 hours, I will draw a replacement by using the same method as above.
Disclaimer: I received samples of Pure Via to review. I was not compensated monetarily for the review. All opinions expressed in the review are my own!
81 Comments:
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I add sweetener to my tea
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I follow you on GFC (Becky).
I don't use sweeteners, mainly because I am concerned with the unknown artificial chemicals in them, but this sounds promising and I would love to try it out!
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I'm a GFC follower! I don't add sweeteners too often. Mainly because I want something natural! This would be perfect!
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I add sweeteners to my coffees and teas.
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I follow your blog
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I use to use Sweet n Low until I read about the dangers of Sweet n Low so I went back to sugar but would love to try PureVia.
I only use sweetner in my tea
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I'm a facebook fan.
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I "like" Pur Via on facebook
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i use splenda every day
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I follow on gfc...I like to add sweetener, but only if I know it is safe and natural!
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I put sweetner in coffee & baked goods! - Prettydaisee
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I add sweeteners to my coffee all of the time. Thanks.
I use a stevia sweetener in my coffee and oatmeal every morning--wouldn't start the day without it!
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I follow via GFC, my name sswpss. I do add mostly honey to my tea (I drink a lot of tea).
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I 'Like' Pure Via on Facebook
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I add sweetener to my coffee and tea but that is about it.
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yummy good stuff
LOVE Peruvia :)
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I follow your blog. Yes, I sometimes use sweeteners, i'd love to try this kind. Thanks!
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Following your blog publicly as Louis on Google Friends Connect
I sometimes ad truvia instead of sugar
I like your blog on FaceBook (Louis Here) :) and I like this giveaway
I like PureVia on FaceBook (Louis Here) :)
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I am following via Google Friends Connect.
I use sweetener in my coffee, tea, to bake with and over fresh fruit.
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I am following Pure Via via Twitter as jlsc123.
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we add sweetner to lemonade and ice tea
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follow your blog as kngmckellar
I don't add sweetener to anything.
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I use sweetener in desserts and tea.
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I do not add sweetener!
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