A Week of Giveaways: Day 1 « Wholesome Goodness

A Week of Giveaways: Day 1

October 27, 2008 by Alison @ Wholesome Goodness

I mentioned a while back that, after I raved about NuNaturals stevia on my blog, the company sent me a bunch of their products to test and review. I want to share the ones I love with you, and now’s the perfect opportunity! Boggy Giveaways is hosting a massive giveaway carnival this week, so I thought I’d join in the fun.

First up this week is NuNaturals NuStevia NoCarbs Blend packets. This was the first NuNaturals product I tried, and I can’t get enough! Unlike Sweetleaf, Now, and other common brands of stevia, this one tastes so good I can sweeten entire recipes with it. Before, I could replace only half the sugar with stevia without becoming overwhelmed by the aftertaste. I would never have attempted this sugar-free Strawberry Coconut Ice Cream (which is dairy free too), this fabulous sugar-free Cheesecake Ice Cream, or my Teeccino Frappuccino.

True, even this stevia doesn’t provide that wonderful caramelly, deep, round sweetness of Sucanat and Rapadura (unrefined sugars), but it’s still awfully delicious. For diabetics and hypoglycemis, as well as for those who simply want to keep their insulin levels low by keeping sugar intake low, this product is a life saver. If you’ve tried stevia before and couldn’t handle the strange taste, give NuNaturals a chance. And if you win my giveaway, you can do that for free!

The NuStevia NoCarbs Blend is a combination of stevia extract (stevia is a sweet-tasting herb), the sugar alcohol erythritol (included to make measuring easier), and extracts of the periwinkle plant (listed as “natural flavors” on the package).

I will give away 12 packets (that’s enough for 3 to 4 batches of either of the ice cream recipes I mentioned above) to each of 3 randomly selected winners. To enter the giveaway, post a comment here. To get another chance at winning, provide a link to this giveaway on your blog, then post a second comment here with the link to your mention of my giveaway. You must have a mailing address in the contiguous USA to be eligible, and you must also provide a valid email address when posting your comment. I will randomly select a winner on Saturday, November 1. I will announce the winners in a blog post and also contact each winner by email.

Good luck!

[Update 10/29: I now have a second NuStevia giveaway going, this time for NuNaturals original stevia packets. Check it out here. Don't worry, you can enter both drawings for more chances to win!]

And don’t forget to drop by the Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Carnival for opportunities to win all kinds of other goodies.

Posted in Giveaway, Products I Like | 98 Comments

98 Responses to “A Week of Giveaways: Day 1”

on October 27, 2008 at 9:54 am Hil'Lesha

I’d love to try this since I heard so much about this!
on October 27, 2008 at 11:18 am Christie

I LOVE Stevia!!! I’d love to try a new brand, since I only have access to one in my local store!
on October 27, 2008 at 11:22 am Rebecca

I have yet to try Stevia, and honestly haven’t seen it in any of my local grocery stores. I would like to try it before having to buy over the internet. Thanks! rebecca342 at gmail.com
on October 27, 2008 at 11:49 am Trish

I’ve never tried Stevia, but I’ve heard of it. It would be fun to give it a try!
on October 27, 2008 at 11:56 am Stephanie

I would love to try this. We bought stevia a few years back and haven’t had any for quite some time.
on October 27, 2008 at 11:57 am Shannon

Great give away! Count me in.
on October 27, 2008 at 12:00 pm Karly

Ooh, I’d love to try this!
on October 27, 2008 at 2:03 pm Bebemiqui

I like Stevia, count me in!
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
on October 27, 2008 at 3:49 pm Theresa Shafer

Wow, thank you. I have tried stevia but it just was not right. Could be the brand but hate to waste money. So if someone else already has- great.
Thank you
on October 27, 2008 at 3:50 pm April in CT

I’d love to get some of this for my mom to try (she’s diabetic and I’ve sent her Stevia in the past to try). Thanks for the give away! )
on October 27, 2008 at 4:47 pm PisecoMom

We’d love to try this, thanks!
on October 27, 2008 at 4:51 pm Pat

I have tried other stevia brands, but like you say, they had an aftertaste. I would like to try NuNaturals NuStevia.
on October 27, 2008 at 5:03 pm Penny

Hi Alison,
Please enter me in the giveaway. I’ve used stevia a lot but I’ve never been crazy about the aftertaste.
Thanks so much!
Blessings!
Penny
on October 27, 2008 at 5:09 pm Michelle

I have never tried stevia, but have read great things about it and would love to sample some.
on October 27, 2008 at 5:09 pm Kathy

Sounds great!
on October 27, 2008 at 5:20 pm audreyoka

I’ve never tried this. I would love to try it. I’ve only had the products with those horrible aftertastes.
on October 27, 2008 at 5:31 pm Lindsay @ Passionate Homemaking

I have been wanting to try this brand of stevia. I don’t prefer the current brand I have and maybe it was you that recommended this one when I posted on natural sweeteners a few weeks back.
on October 27, 2008 at 5:47 pm Jessica

I would love to try this stevia. Thanks
on October 27, 2008 at 6:34 pm Valerie

how cool
on October 27, 2008 at 6:41 pm katie stacey4

I’ve never tried this but it sounds great!
on October 27, 2008 at 7:42 pm Tammy

This is great! I hope I get a chance to try it. I, too, was not thrilled about the aftertaste of stevia.
on October 27, 2008 at 8:10 pm Alicia

I’ve been wanting to try stevia.

Thanks for the giveaway! >^..^<
on October 27, 2008 at 8:19 pm Lanie

I carry Stevia in my purse for my iced tea when we go out so I don’t have to use the pink, blue or yellow packets at the restaurant! Thanks for the chance to win! And you are now one of my favorite blogs to visit!
on October 27, 2008 at 8:27 pm Michele

I’d love to give it a try!
on October 27, 2008 at 8:44 pm Sandra

I would love to try this. My Mom uses Stevia to sweeten her tea but I have never tried it.

owatz (AT) telus (DOT) net
on October 27, 2008 at 8:47 pm Heidi

We have five little ones (6 years down to newborn) and we’ve been trying to change our diet to give them a healthier foundation. Sweeteners is an area we’re still learning about, so this would be great.

Thanks for the chance to try it!
on October 27, 2008 at 9:08 pm Mary Jenkins

I love the taste of stevia! I haven’t tried NuNaturals. I’d love to though!
on October 27, 2008 at 9:25 pm Ginny

I’d love to try this, thanks for the chance.
on October 27, 2008 at 10:20 pm Becca

I’d love to try this, thanks!
on October 27, 2008 at 11:25 pm robin

I would love to try this. I’ve got a box of Stevia here (french vanilla?) and yeh, it’s kinda weird. I thought Stevia was a brand and that was it tho’ (shows what I know!)… so, yeh, would love to try it.
Thanks for the chance in the giveaway!
cokelush at gmail
on October 28, 2008 at 12:46 am Jenn Good

I’m with them ^ I’d love to try this out. Thanks for the giveaway.
on October 28, 2008 at 2:56 am Paige

Yum. I’d like to try the cheesecake ice cream.
on October 28, 2008 at 5:02 am tricia

I would love to try this. Thanks for the chance.
on October 28, 2008 at 7:01 am MRS.MOMMYY

please enter me- very nice- thanks mrs.mommyyatgmail.com
on October 28, 2008 at 7:26 am Stacy

I would love to try it!!
on October 28, 2008 at 7:49 am Shelley

I would love to try this product. Thank you!
on October 28, 2008 at 8:50 am Susan

Holla!! Love you!
on October 28, 2008 at 8:54 am Jennifer

I would love to try this, I am trying to eat fewer carbs and this looks perfect! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
on October 28, 2008 at 8:59 am Rebecca Peters

I would love to try this out.. Thanks for the great giveaway!!
on October 28, 2008 at 9:05 am Penny

Hi Alison,
Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway for our Lavender Herbal Blend Tea. I hope to win the NuNaturals NuStevia and I’ve added a link to your blog on my website for another chance to win - http://www.pennylaneboutique.com.
Thanks to everyone who visited my site and left comments.
Have a blessed day!
Penny
on October 28, 2008 at 9:54 am Davina Perret

I was just telling a friend this morning that I need to go out and buy some Stevia! No joke. Thanks!
Davina
Please visit my giveaway at http://www.toddlertailoring.blogspot.com
on October 28, 2008 at 9:55 am Betsy

I have read about this and I would like to try it!
on October 28, 2008 at 10:13 am Julie at Elisharose

We already use stevia in our tea. I need to get to using it in other recipes. This sounds awesome. Consider yourself bookmarked.
on October 28, 2008 at 11:23 am CanCan (Mom Most Traveled)

I have used liquid stevia but never granules. I would love to try this!
on October 28, 2008 at 11:38 am Crayl

Thanks for a chance, we keep trying to find alternatives for my diabetic husband.
on October 28, 2008 at 11:51 am Ebie

thanks, am always looking for ways to control my blood sugar, since i have PCOS and don’t want to become pre-diabetic
on October 28, 2008 at 12:20 pm Nissa

I’d love to try this. My hubby uses Splenda, but I think the aftertaste is too terrible to bake with.
on October 28, 2008 at 12:36 pm jayedee

i’ve never tried stevia, but i’m looking forward to the chance! please toss my name in the hat for this awesome giveaway! good luck everyone and be sure to check in at the lost world for my giveaway too!
on October 28, 2008 at 12:42 pm Cherie J

Please enter me. Would love to try this. Thank you!
on October 28, 2008 at 1:25 pm kcorbin911

I had to give up Aspartame (evil stuff) and would love to try Stevia!
on October 28, 2008 at 1:36 pm Bettina

I would love to try Stevia!
on October 28, 2008 at 1:55 pm karen c.

We had a goal not to let our son have sugar till he’s two. But lately we’ve been slipping up a lot (he’s 19 mos), especially when it comes to ice cream. This would be a great product to try!
on October 28, 2008 at 1:57 pm Elaine

I’ve never tried this, but I would love to.
Thanks!
on October 28, 2008 at 3:47 pm Jodi

I have never tried this, but would love the chance.
on October 28, 2008 at 3:52 pm Tianna

I tried stevia once and it was great.
on October 28, 2008 at 4:07 pm Jesica

I would love to try this! My husband is pre-diabetic, and we’re trying to eliminate sugar any way we can
on October 28, 2008 at 4:14 pm Wendy

I would love to try these. Thanks for the great giveaway!

Wendy at Shopping Gems
on October 28, 2008 at 6:08 pm Frances Watson

I would love to try this
on October 28, 2008 at 6:35 pm Kam A

I would love to try these!

Thank you for the great giveaway!

kerin0874 (at) yahoo (dot) com
on October 28, 2008 at 6:43 pm Katrina

I would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!
on October 28, 2008 at 8:04 pm lindsey

This would be so much better than artificial sweeteners.
on October 28, 2008 at 8:07 pm Erica

I have the SweetLeaf powder in my pantry right now, but would love to try another brand. our pastor is diabetic and I would like to be able to recommend stevia to him, but am hesitant because of the after-taste…
on October 28, 2008 at 9:36 pm Tammy W

I have been wanting to try this for a very very long time. Great HEALTHY giveaway!

http://pinkstinx.blogspot.com/
on October 29, 2008 at 7:58 am Jennifer

My parents have been trying to get me to use Stevia. I would love to try it for free. Maybe I could use it in the recipe at the link below.

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THANKS for looking!!!

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on October 29, 2008 at 7:58 am orneryswife

I don’t think I have ever tried this brand. I use sweetleaf every day, though, and would be delighted if this is even better. Please enter me in this drawing!
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on October 29, 2008 at 8:33 am Janell

would love to try this product. I use Splenda but love to try new products.
on October 29, 2008 at 8:53 am Miranda

Thanks for the giveaway!
on October 29, 2008 at 9:02 am Audra Marie

We have sugar issues here and currently use Sweetleaf. It’s ok in some things. The kids and I aren’t huge fans though. I’ll have to try this brand out. Thanks for the giveaway.
on October 29, 2008 at 10:16 am Amy

This would be nice to try.
on October 29, 2008 at 10:18 am Kelly @ Wisdom Begun

I would love this!

mamarussell at gmail dot com
on October 29, 2008 at 10:49 am Becky Newson

I’ve heard a lot about Stevia, but I’ve never tried it. This particular brand sounds really good! I’d love to win it!

Thanks for the giveaway, and the unique prize!
on October 29, 2008 at 11:37 am Carrie

I would love to try out some stevia. I enjoy trying things to make our diet healthier. Thank you for offering this!
on October 29, 2008 at 11:58 am Loralynn

I would really like to try this!
on October 29, 2008 at 12:01 pm Jessica Gugel

Thank you for the great giveaway and Happy Halloween.
on October 29, 2008 at 1:00 pm Olga

I’d love to win this! I’ve heard about stevia on the foody blogs for a while now, but where I live I haven’t been able to find any in the stores.
on October 29, 2008 at 1:38 pm Carrie

I’ve had Stevia before, but not this brand. It sounds good. Thanks for the giveaway!
on October 29, 2008 at 2:09 pm Nina

I would love to try this. Thanks for the chance to win.
Nina
on October 29, 2008 at 3:02 pm Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

I’ve been wanting to try this brand! Thanks!
on October 29, 2008 at 5:12 pm sarah

oh i’d love this, i use natual sugars like honey but i want to try stevia.
on October 29, 2008 at 5:39 pm Jackie B.

I have been wanting to try this. Count me in!
on October 29, 2008 at 7:34 pm Charlotte

I’ve never tried stevia before, but I’m definitely interested. Thanks!
on October 30, 2008 at 2:03 am Donna

What a great giveaway! I’ve been wanting to try this product but thought it cost too much to ‘try’! Thanks for the giveaway!
on October 30, 2008 at 5:22 am Kim

I’d love to try this!

(I do have a US shipping address!)
on October 30, 2008 at 5:31 am Lorri

Throw my name in the drawing. I would love to try some.
on October 30, 2008 at 7:17 am Juana Arzola

I have been wanting to try stevia for a while and I would chicken out because we are on a budget and did not want to invest into a stevia with an aftertase…this give away would fir my needs perfectly…I pray I am favored!
on October 30, 2008 at 11:03 am Peggy Gorman

I would love to try Stevia,I heard so many great thing about . This would be perfect to try because the price came down since I first saw it about 6 years ago
Please enter me into this wonderful contest
on October 30, 2008 at 12:44 pm Anna

I would love to try this. I’ve really disliked the after taste with other stevia products - yuck.
on October 30, 2008 at 4:10 pm Carolyn Nedrow

I would like to try this!!
cjnedrow@gmail.com
on October 30, 2008 at 4:31 pm Erin

I have used this once and loved it! I looked at it again today at the store. Oh, how I’d love to win this.
on October 30, 2008 at 8:57 pm creme

i’d love to try this!
vanillacreme at gmail dot com
on October 30, 2008 at 10:06 pm Jen

I’d love to start cooking more naturally and would like to try this.
on October 31, 2008 at 10:43 am becky

I’ve heard of Stevia but never tried it. Would love to have the chance!!
on October 31, 2008 at 11:07 am mommaren

I have been wanting to try Stevia for some time. Thanks for this giveaway!
on October 31, 2008 at 2:09 pm Chrysa

I would like to try it! Thanks for the giveaway!
on October 31, 2008 at 7:44 pm Sherry

Wow, haven’t heard of this one before, how did I miss it? This would be perfect since I’m diabetic. I’m going to go check out more stuff!
on October 31, 2008 at 9:56 pm Patrick M.

Thank you for the giveaway.
on November 1, 2008 at 4:33 pm Donna K

I would love this.
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