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Dear Customer,
As many of you probably know, November is American Diabetes Month.
According to the American Diabetes Association more than 20 million
children and adults in the United States suffer from diabetes,
and nearly one-third of them have not been diagnosed with the disease
and are unaware that they may have it. One of the main benefits
of our XyloSweet product is that it is a safe sugar-substitute
for those that suffer from diabetes. The 100% pure xylitol sweetener
has very little impact on blood sugar levels, and as many you have
already found out, it tastes like sugar. While many of us will
be spending time in the kitchen this holiday season, keep I mind
that XyloSweet can also be used in most culinary applications from
sweetening tea to making pumpkin pie.
It Xlear's goal to make XyloSweet accessible to as many
people as possible, which is why you can find it in more than 5,000
health and natural product retailers across the country, as well
as in the diabetic section of many Wal-Mart locations.
We hope you enjoy this holiday season and this month's Crystal
Xlear Newsletter. As always, please send us your feedback and suggestions
to crystalxlear@xlear.com.
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Dr.
John Peldyak, DMD
Getting
a healthier smile with a better sugar
There
is more to a healthy smile than just white teeth. On a daily basis
our teeth face a constant onslaught from bacteria and the acids
that they produce. The warm, moist environment in our mouths makes
an ideal breeding ground for these bacteria -- most notably
Streptococcus mutans -- and with the presence of refined carbohydrates
(particularly sugar) from our diets; the bacteria have an almost
endless food supply.
As these bacteria break down carbohydrates, they produce harsh
acids. Furthermore, they create a sticky biofilm that makes it
hard for our saliva to wash them away. This biofilm holds the acids
in place and begins the process of de-calcifying our teeth. In
simpler terms, it begins the process of tooth decay.
Now, you may be tempted to say that you know all about tooth decay
and the ways to prevent it -- regular tooth brushing, flossing
and using fluoride. But despite modern dentistry's best prevention
efforts, tooth decay persists as a serious worldwide public health
problem. Even in highly developed countries such as the United
States, tooth decay remains the most common chronic childhood disease.
And it's not just a problem for kids -- estimates suggest
that one quarter of the adult population has untreated tooth decay.
The direct cost associated with dental caries is high, and indirect
costs such as time lost from school or work and physical inconvenience
and discomfort are an additional burden. The newest statistics
even indicate an alarming increase in tooth decay rates. Clearly,
something more is needed.
That "something more" is Xylitol.
Please read the
rest of this article at Xlear.com/perspective.
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Cooking with Xylitol
This xylitol recipe is courtesy of the revised and expanded xylitol
cookbook "Sweeten Your
Life the Xylitol Way," by Karen Edwards, PhD. The recipe book
is available through Xlear.com.
Pumpkin Bars
Crust
- 1 ¼ cups quick-cooking oats, uncooked
- 1 ¼ cups spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour
- ¾ cups xylitol
- ¾ tsp maple flavoring
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 6 TBS unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ TBS unsweetened applesauce
Filling
- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- 1 egg
- ½ cup plus 2 TBS xylitol
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
To prepare crust: Combine oats flour, xylitol, maple flavoring,
pecans, salt and baking soda; mix well. Cut in butter and stir
in applesauce; mixture should be crumbly. Divide crust mixture
onto bottom of lightly butter 9"x13" baking pan. Bake
at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.
To prepare filling: Place all filling ingredients except milk
in large bowl and mix well; stir in milk
To prepare bars: Spread filling over the curst and then sprinkle
remaining crumb mixture over filling. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20
minutes or until light golden brown. Yield: 32 bars.
Per bar: Calories: 88, Carbs: 14.6; Fiber: 1.5 g, Fat: 3.9g, Sodium:
101.7 mg, Net Carbs: 5.9g
Try this recipe, and send in your comments to recipes@xlear.com.
Also, if you have a favorite recipe, and we use it in the monthly
Cooking with Xylitol section of our newsletter, we'll send you
a free, one-pound bag of XyloSweet.
Email recipes to recipes@xlear.com.
Buy Xylosweet today: Available in single-serve
packets, 1-pound,
and 3-pound sizes.
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Xylitol and Xlear in the News
Secret Ingredient in Gum can Help Fight Cavities, WHIO-TV,
KIRO-TV, KTVU, Others
http://www.whiotv.com/health/10334682/detail.html
Tooth decay worsens with prolonged exposure, experts say, KGET
TV 17
http://www.kget.com/news/local/
Trick or Teeth, First Coast News
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/health/news-article.aspx?storyid=68037
Ready, Set, Boo: When it comes to gobblin', think of healthier
treats, smaller portions, Winston-Salem Journal
http://www.journalnow.com/
No trick...healthy treats!, The Winnipeg Free Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/
A Low Calorie Sweeter That's Good For Your Teeth, WLUC
TV 6
http://www.wluctv6.com/Global/story.asp?S=5605462&nav=81AX
Xlear, Inc. Issues Response to JAVMA Report on Dogs and Xylitol
This is Xlear's official response to the recent report and
ongoing news coverage regarding dogs and xylitol.
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=168872
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Xlear Product Testimonials
Xlear Nasal Wash
"My 6 year old son has been using the nasal wash faithfully
twice a day for six months, even through summer with constant swimming
and has not had even one ear infection!
"We were one ear infection away from having tubes put in
his ears when we went to the dentist for his normal checkup. They
told us about xylitol and the benefits of it preventing cavities.
I went to your web site to order and found your nasal wash and
decided to give it a try.
"It has worked wonders! We have been antibiotic-free ever
since. I have recommended it to numerous people since.
" - Andi K."
XyloSweet
"I have been using xylitol in everything that I make. I
have found that everyone thinks that I used regular sugar. I have
kept the weight off using xylitol. I had a sugar problem, not from
using regular sugar, but it is just something that happened to me.
I started using xylitol and I lost from a size 10 to size 6. My weight
stays at 125 since I have been using this product. I learned about
this product for my alternative doctor. Thanks for such a great product.
"Sincerely,
"Janet W."
Would you like share your product testimonials with fellow Crystal
Xlear readers, please let us know by emailing us at CrystalXlear@xlear.com.
If we use your testimonial in our newsletter, we'll send you
a free 10-piece pack of Spry
gum!
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Customer Feedback
Got a question for Xlear? Want to know how xylitol and Xlear's
products can help you and or your family? If so, email us your
questions at CrystalXlear@xlear.com.
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