For decades, coffee had received a bad reputation. Besides allegedly triggering high blood pressure, insomnia, and hyperacidity, the Filipino habit of adding lots of sugar and cream to one’s cup has been said to aggravate diabetes. While there’s no denying the Pinoy coffee fan his morning cup, there is concern over the amount of sugar...
Mrs. Maura De Leon had all the reasons to opt for a more laidback, fashionable, and more propitious business, having tried and excelled in several businesses before, the farmer in her compelled her to venture into probably one of the rarest, yet very healthy agricultural plant — Stevia. Back in the 90s, De Leon Was...
IT is no secret that more and more people are making their health and wellness their top priority. After all, who does not want to look and feel good as they age? A crucial factor that contributes to the state of our health has a lot to do with what we eat. While everyone...
A pioneer commercial Stevia grower and processor accredited by the Department of Tourism is fast becoming an agritourism destination. On February 5, it will be visited by the participants in the AANI Farm Tour which regularly visits interesting farms in the country. This is the Sweet & Fit Farm in Brgy. Tambobong, Bocaue, Bulacan developed...
CEBU, Philippines – For the longest time, Stevia Natural Sweetener was imported and available only in health shops. Used by diabetics and dieters worldwide, it was out of reach to so many Filipinos. Now, it is organically grown in the Philippines and named SWEET & FIT. It is now available at Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores...
