Crystal Xlear Newsletter
  December 2007 A Xylitol-rich Publication  
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Over the next several days, many of you will spend time in the kitchen baking a variety of cakes, pies, candies and other delicacies that will indeed satisfy the sweet tooth. Why not satisfy the sweet tooth the xylitol way. Rather than use sugar in your holiday recipes, try XyloSweet. It’s just as sweet as sugar, has fewer calories and does not impact blood sugar levels, which makes it safe for people who suffer from diabetes. Give it a shot, and let us know how your recipes turn out.

XyloSweet is available in 1, 3 and 5 pound packages, as well as in boxes of individual serving packets.

For more information or to purchase XyloSweet, visit your local retailer or shop online at Xlear.com.


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Dear Customer,

Another year is near its end, and we hope you have enjoyed the past year of Crystal Xlear newsletters. We want to thank all of our readers for their input, and helping to keep the newsletter content timely and relevant. There are a lot of good things happening at Xlear and in the xylitol world. Scroll down to read what Xlear CEO, Blaine Yates, has to say about it all.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Message from the CEO

Dear Crystal Xlear Readers:

Blaine Yates, CEOThe time has come again for the year-end message from us at Xlear, Inc. We would like to start this month’s message with a big Thank You!

We started the company back in 2000 to get the word out on the benefits of xylitol and its role in keeping people healthy. We started with a simple message: Regularly rinse your nose with xylitol (Xlear Nasal Wash) just like you regularly wash your hands with soap, and you’ll get sick less, miss less work or school, visit the doctor less, and need fewer rounds of antibiotics. As most of you know, we have expanded on that message to include the amazing dental benefits, as well as the general benefits of using xylitol in daily life in place of other sweeteners.

We can report that the momentum we started back in 2000 has continued to build. In 2007, we saw the addition of several hundred new retail outlets, medical and dental offices, and even more new retail customers. We also introduced Rain Dry Mouth Spray, which is helping those that suffer from dry mouth symptoms because of medication, or medical treatment or condition. Thank you for all you do to spread the word on xylitol and its amazing benefits.

It is difficult for us to state the actual benefits of xylitol. As many of you know, we are limited by what we can say about the benefits of products because of FDA regulations. Other than a generic “this is amazing stuff” we truly rely on our customers to tell the world about how our products are helping them. We greatly appreciate all that you do to help spread the message of xylitol to your family, friends, customers, and patients.

You can expect many new and exciting products in 2008. We are planning on introducing a new flavor of gum in the first quarter of next year followed by a a pacifier that will slowly dispense a xylitol gel -- that is also rich in calcium --, to those too young to reap the benefits of xylitol gums. We are also working on new mints, and a new brand of xylitol gum that delivers more xylitol per chicklet and has a more powerful flavor. There is even more, so keep your eyes and ears open (and watch for upcoming editions of Crystal Xlear for information as the new products come available).

Again, MANY THANKS for your support and input over the past seven years. We sincerely appreciate all you do to educate others on our products and how they can change their lives through healthier living. May you all have a wonderful holiday season and a healthy and happy new year!

Best wishes,

Blaine Yates, CEO
Xlear, Inc.

In the News

Not all sugar-free gum is equally good for your teeth
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 17, 2007
“Xylitol has the strongest oral-hygiene credentials of the sugar alcohols.”

More interest in toothpaste ingredients is only natural
Chicago Tribune, December 4, 2007

A homage to the gummi bear, and its bright future
The Daily of the University of Washington, November 16, 2007

Gum chewing can help prevent decay of teeth
The Daily Advertiser, November 15, 2007

Xlear Emphasizes Prevention as New Ear Infection "Superbug" Raises Concern for Overuse of Antibiotics, November 13, 2007

Cooking with Xylitol

Sweeten Your Life the Xylitol WayThis 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.

Chocolate Pecan Bars

Crust:
1 ¼ cups spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour
¼ cup plus 3 TBS xylitol
3/8 tsp salt
5 TBS unsalted butter
2 ½ TBS unsweetened applesauce
½ tsp maple flavoring

Filling:
1 cup plus 3 TBS xylitol
1 ½ cups dry milk powder
4 TBS unsalted butter
½ cup plus 2 TBS boiling water
1 egg
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp maple flavoring
1 tsp lecithin granules
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1 ¾ cups chopped pecans

To make crust: Butter a 9”x13” baking dish, line bottom and sides with parchment paper, and lightly butter parchment paper. Mix flour, xylitol and salt together, and then cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in applesauce and maple flavoring; mixture will be crumbly. Press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan, and prick with fork halfway through crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

To make filling: Place xylitol, milk powder, butter and boiling water in blender; process for several minutes or until mixture is smooth. Add egg, vanilla extract, maple flavoring, lecithin granules, and cocoa powder, and process again until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in chopped pecans. Pour into baked crust, and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or just until filling is set. Allow to cool in pan before cutting into bars.

Yields 48 bars.

Per Bar: Calories: 82.5, Carbs 9.9g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 5.4g, Sodium: 31.9mg, Net Carbs: 3.2g

Try this recipe, and send in your comments to crystalxlear@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 crystalxlear@xlear.com.

Product Testimonial

New for 2008! We want your personal stories of how Xlear’s products have helped you or someone you know.

For 2008, if we share your story with fellow Crystal Xlear readers, we’ll send you a Xlear Product Pack with samples of some of Xlear’s most popular products.

Please email your story to CrystalXlear@xlear.com. Be sure to include your mailing address just in case we publish it in our newsletter.

 

XLEAR Inc.