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Sunday, May 24, 2015
KAMI DAH TINGGALKAN GULA
"Gula adalah pemanis pembunuh".Kajian yang telah dibuat daripada ahli pemakanan dan saintis, Professor John Yudkin.
Selamatkan diri dan keluarga dari bencana GULA
IKUT KAMI pasti anda bahagia
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KAMI SUDAH MULA LIHAT HASILNYA, IA MENJADI SUMBER KESIHATAN SELURUH KELUARGA.
Daftarlah segera untuk memperokehi:
1. Stok murah (harga cuma RM25 seunit)
2. Layak menaja (komisen RM35 seorang)
Kini, ahli keluarga yang hadapi masalah Kencing Manis dan Darah Tinggi sudah boleh menarik nafas lega. Beberapa simtoms telah mula hilang.
Gejala Kencing Manis sememangnya menakutkan sesiapa sahaja. Ramai yang terpaksa mengambil keputusan membenarkan anggota badan dipotong dengan rasa berat hati kerana luka tak sembuh2 malah semakin melarat. InsyaAllah kita akan selamat dari menerima musibah yang berat ini.
Bukan setakat itu, ia juga membantu memulihkan beberapa jenis penyakit kronik lain seperti darah tinggi dan masalah jantung. Penggunaannya juga mudah. Titiskan bawah lidah..
Luka dan kudis, sakit tekak, selsema, lelah, kegemukan dan berbagai lagi menampakkan kesan positif. Memang berbaloi.
Suatu hari nanti, fenomena penggunaan STEVIA akan menjadi suatu yang lumrah. Senang dibawa ke mana-mana. Jika semua orang beralih kepada STEVIA menggantikan gula, bayangkan... Pengguna awal mempunyai peluang menaja dan menjana pendapatan.
Jadilah ahli sekarang.
HUBUNGI:
Miati binti Sargono 016 6160148 (LEADER)
Madzuki bin Rejab 013 333 6158
Zarinah binti Idris 013 333 4264 Tg Karang
Bukankah itu yang kita semua inginkan dalam perniagaan?
.TAPI JANGAN BIMBANG... ANDA TAK PERLU MENJUAL SEBENARNYA.
.Apa yang anda perlu buat hanyalah...
1. Kongsikan kebaikan produk
2. Kongsikan kelebihan perniagaan ini
3. Bina rangkaian Pengguna Bijak seperti anda.
Apabila anda mendaftar sebagai ahli dengan MANA-MANA PAKEJ, anda layak menerima:
1. Diskaun belian ulangan. Pembelian seterusnya hanya bernilai RM 25 sebotol
2. Peluang mendapat pelbagai hadiah PERCUMA (lihat gambar di bawah).
3. Tabung Khairat Kematian sebanyak RM 2,000
4. Tabung Kebajikan - sekiranya anda mengalami kemalangan.
Selamatkan diri dan keluarga dari bencana GULA
IKUT KAMI pasti anda bahagia
![JOM ikut kami, stok murah, keluarga sihat, duit dapat](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInbES8_zTeccnijoUWAAUAS7wsAW_0xO1ptQkxB9sq3oL5FQZpHEC6LTdPFb_RO1slGenIGlFDAM754ZM_aeKbkqrHcgJI82But_He69wjzH8GUgzcoZ7zcLNCVrwKpVO0ZUda76MEr44/s400/head+aazd.png)
KAMI SUDAH MULA LIHAT HASILNYA, IA MENJADI SUMBER KESIHATAN SELURUH KELUARGA.
Daftarlah segera untuk memperokehi:
1. Stok murah (harga cuma RM25 seunit)
2. Layak menaja (komisen RM35 seorang)
Kini, ahli keluarga yang hadapi masalah Kencing Manis dan Darah Tinggi sudah boleh menarik nafas lega. Beberapa simtoms telah mula hilang.
Gejala Kencing Manis sememangnya menakutkan sesiapa sahaja. Ramai yang terpaksa mengambil keputusan membenarkan anggota badan dipotong dengan rasa berat hati kerana luka tak sembuh2 malah semakin melarat. InsyaAllah kita akan selamat dari menerima musibah yang berat ini.
Bukan setakat itu, ia juga membantu memulihkan beberapa jenis penyakit kronik lain seperti darah tinggi dan masalah jantung. Penggunaannya juga mudah. Titiskan bawah lidah..
Luka dan kudis, sakit tekak, selsema, lelah, kegemukan dan berbagai lagi menampakkan kesan positif. Memang berbaloi.
Suatu hari nanti, fenomena penggunaan STEVIA akan menjadi suatu yang lumrah. Senang dibawa ke mana-mana. Jika semua orang beralih kepada STEVIA menggantikan gula, bayangkan... Pengguna awal mempunyai peluang menaja dan menjana pendapatan.
Jadilah ahli sekarang.
HUBUNGI:
Miati binti Sargono 016 6160148 (LEADER)
Madzuki bin Rejab 013 333 6158
Zarinah binti Idris 013 333 4264 Tg Karang
Anda sudah bersedia mendaftar? Konsepnya terlalulah mudah! Tidak susah kangsung kerana anda tak perlu menjual sebenarnya..
1. Guna sendiri
2. Berkongsi maklumat dengan rakan dan keluarga
3. Bantu mereka mendaftar
teruskan aktiviti ini dan nasihatkan downlines buat perkara sama.
Senang bukan?
Perniagaan ini adalah berdasarkan produk yang benar-benar bermanfaat kepada pengguna.
Kami yakin, inilah konsep perniagaan yang akan bertahan lama. Jika anda sertai kami, anda akan dapat bina sebuah perniagaan bertahan lama.
.TAPI JANGAN BIMBANG... ANDA TAK PERLU MENJUAL SEBENARNYA.
.Apa yang anda perlu buat hanyalah...
1. Kongsikan kebaikan produk
2. Kongsikan kelebihan perniagaan ini
3. Bina rangkaian Pengguna Bijak seperti anda.
PELAN PEMASARAN RCC GLOBAL (M) SDN. BHD.
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Apabila anda mendaftar sebagai ahli dengan MANA-MANA PAKEJ, anda layak menerima:
1. Diskaun belian ulangan. Pembelian seterusnya hanya bernilai RM 25 sebotol
2. Peluang mendapat pelbagai hadiah PERCUMA (lihat gambar di bawah).
3. Tabung Khairat Kematian sebanyak RM 2,000
4. Tabung Kebajikan - sekiranya anda mengalami kemalangan.
Contoh hadiah percuma yang boleh anda miliki melalui Reward Point
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Saturday, March 7, 2015
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Part 1 of 3: Overview
Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease. When someone has RA, their immune system mistakenly attacks the joints as well as other organs and tissues.
According to Mayo Clinic, the most common symptoms of RA are directly related to joint damage. Additional symptoms are due to the widespread effects of an overactive immune system.
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Part 2 of 3: Common Symptoms
Common Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pleurisy is a severe tightness or sharp pain in the chest when breathing. It’s caused by inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs.
Deformities
Advanced RA can cause severe joint damage. The hands and fingers may bend at unnatural angles. This can give them a gnarled and twisted appearance. Such joint deformities can also interfere with movement. Other joints that may become damaged in this way include the:
wrists
elbows
ankles
knees
Read more http://www.healthline.com/health/rheumatoid-arthritis-symptoms#OtherSymptoms3
Rheumatoid arthritis is another form of arthritis that attacks the synovial lining of joints, causing pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of function. A growing body of research suggests that dietary changes may help alleviate the chronic pain associated with this condition.
Click through the slideshow to see which eight foods to add to your daily diet.
Omega-6 fats are prevalent in the American diet, found in meat, corn, snack foods, and sunflower oil. Try reducing your intake of these fats while increasing your consumption of healthy omega-3 fats, which are found in salmon, sardines, mackerel, trout, flaxseeds and walnuts.
Although this study examined the chance of arthritis development rather than pain management, it wouldn’t hurt to add cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, and bok choy to your regular diet.
Besides oily fish, few foods naturally contain vitamin D. Certain foods, such as dairy products and bread, may be fortified with vitamin D. Dairy, however, may exacerbate arthritis inflammation and pain. Consider a 20-minute stroll to take in some vitamin D-stimulating sunlight—the best source.
To add more ginger to your diet, try grating fresh ginger over sautéed vegetables, adding sliced ginger to tea, and sprinkling ground ginger in baked good batters.
NOTE: Ginger acts as a blood thinner, which could interact with blood thinning medication. Be sure to check with your physician before adding these foods to your diet.
Choose dietary sources of vitamin C rather than supplements, as high doses have been known to exacerbate symptoms of arthritis. According to the USDA, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin C is 90 mg/day for men and 75 mg/day for women.
Researchers from the United Kingdom found that those who consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin were better protected against arthritis. Foods with the highest amount of beta-cryptoxanthin include sweet peppers, squash, pumpkin, papayas, tangerines, collard greens, and apricots.
Although the study focused on cardiovascular health, there are implications for arthritis patients, as the anthocyanidins found in strawberries and other foods may help reduce inflammation.
According to Mayo Clinic, the most common symptoms of RA are directly related to joint damage. Additional symptoms are due to the widespread effects of an overactive immune system.
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Part 2 of 3: Common Symptoms
Common Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is named after its effects on the joints. However, the autoimmune symptoms it causes can affect systems throughout the body.
Joint Pain and Swelling
The primary symptom of RA is joint damage. Symptoms usually begin in the smaller joints. RA typically starts in the fingers and wrists. This causes pain and swelling in the hands. Other joints commonly affected by RA include:
ankles
knees
hips
elbows
shoulders
neck
jaw
Affected joints may feel warm and spongy to the touch. According to Mayo Clinic, joint damage caused by RA is almost always symmetrical. This means that if your left hand is affected, your right hand will be as well.
Symmetrical symptoms are one of the things that distinguish RA from osteoarthritis (OA). Since OA is caused by physical wear and tear on joints, it’s less likely to be symmetrical. OA is the type of arthritis most people associate with aging.
Fever and Fatigue
Although joint pain is the most characteristic symptom of RA, it’s not always the first symptom. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), many people with RA first experience a low-grade fever (under 100 F) and extreme fatigue for four to six hours after waking up. However, these early signs and symptoms may not be automatically associated with RA. Fever and fatigue can be caused by far too many other health conditions, even the common cold. There is usually no reason for a doctor to suspect RA until joint symptoms appear.
Stiffness
Prolonged stiffness upon waking is another symptom that can help distinguish RA from other forms of arthritis.
RA is also associated with stiffness after a long period of inactivity, such as sitting or lying down. This stiffness usually lasts an hour or more. In general, stiffness from other types of arthritis lasts for shorter periods of time.
Rheumatoid Nodules
According to Mayo Clinic, rheumatoid nodules are hard, flesh-colored lumps that may appear under the skin of the arms. They can range from pea-size to walnut-size. They may be either movable or firmly connected to tendons under the skin. Rheumatoid nodules are a symptom of advanced RA.
Joint Pain and Swelling
The primary symptom of RA is joint damage. Symptoms usually begin in the smaller joints. RA typically starts in the fingers and wrists. This causes pain and swelling in the hands. Other joints commonly affected by RA include:
ankles
knees
hips
elbows
shoulders
neck
jaw
Affected joints may feel warm and spongy to the touch. According to Mayo Clinic, joint damage caused by RA is almost always symmetrical. This means that if your left hand is affected, your right hand will be as well.
Symmetrical symptoms are one of the things that distinguish RA from osteoarthritis (OA). Since OA is caused by physical wear and tear on joints, it’s less likely to be symmetrical. OA is the type of arthritis most people associate with aging.
Fever and Fatigue
Although joint pain is the most characteristic symptom of RA, it’s not always the first symptom. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), many people with RA first experience a low-grade fever (under 100 F) and extreme fatigue for four to six hours after waking up. However, these early signs and symptoms may not be automatically associated with RA. Fever and fatigue can be caused by far too many other health conditions, even the common cold. There is usually no reason for a doctor to suspect RA until joint symptoms appear.
Stiffness
Prolonged stiffness upon waking is another symptom that can help distinguish RA from other forms of arthritis.
RA is also associated with stiffness after a long period of inactivity, such as sitting or lying down. This stiffness usually lasts an hour or more. In general, stiffness from other types of arthritis lasts for shorter periods of time.
Rheumatoid Nodules
According to Mayo Clinic, rheumatoid nodules are hard, flesh-colored lumps that may appear under the skin of the arms. They can range from pea-size to walnut-size. They may be either movable or firmly connected to tendons under the skin. Rheumatoid nodules are a symptom of advanced RA.
Part 3 of 3: Other Symptoms
Other Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA can affect a number of organs throughout the body. However, this type of damage is not common. The symptoms below are associated with more severe or advanced disease.
Dry Mouth and Eyes
Rheumatoid arthritis is often associated with Sjögren's syndrome. This is a condition where the immune system attacks the salivary glands and tear ducts. This can cause:
dry or gritty sensations in the eyes, mouth, and throat
cracked or peeling lips
difficulty talking or swallowing
Some people with RA also experience other discomfort in their eyes including:
burning
itching
discharge
Pleurisy
Other Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA can affect a number of organs throughout the body. However, this type of damage is not common. The symptoms below are associated with more severe or advanced disease.
Dry Mouth and Eyes
Rheumatoid arthritis is often associated with Sjögren's syndrome. This is a condition where the immune system attacks the salivary glands and tear ducts. This can cause:
dry or gritty sensations in the eyes, mouth, and throat
cracked or peeling lips
difficulty talking or swallowing
Some people with RA also experience other discomfort in their eyes including:
burning
itching
discharge
Pleurisy
Pleurisy is a severe tightness or sharp pain in the chest when breathing. It’s caused by inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs.
Deformities
Advanced RA can cause severe joint damage. The hands and fingers may bend at unnatural angles. This can give them a gnarled and twisted appearance. Such joint deformities can also interfere with movement. Other joints that may become damaged in this way include the:
wrists
elbows
ankles
knees
Read more http://www.healthline.com/health/rheumatoid-arthritis-symptoms#OtherSymptoms3
http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/8-foods-fight-arthritis
Change Your Diet, Ease Your Pain
Arthritis, a form of rheumatic disease, is characterized by inflammation and loss of function in some parts of the body. Osteoarthritis damages cartilage, joints, and bones. It’s the most common type of arthritis, affecting more than 27 million Americans according to the CDC.Rheumatoid arthritis is another form of arthritis that attacks the synovial lining of joints, causing pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of function. A growing body of research suggests that dietary changes may help alleviate the chronic pain associated with this condition.
Click through the slideshow to see which eight foods to add to your daily diet.
Omega-3 Fats
A substantial amount of research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may prevent inflammation in the body and reduce symptoms associated with arthritis. Researchers from the Center for Genetics, Nutrition and Health have discovered that the COX-2 enzymes that cause joint inflammation are more active when you eat a high ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids.Omega-6 fats are prevalent in the American diet, found in meat, corn, snack foods, and sunflower oil. Try reducing your intake of these fats while increasing your consumption of healthy omega-3 fats, which are found in salmon, sardines, mackerel, trout, flaxseeds and walnuts.
Broccoli
Apparently, Mom knew what she was talking about when she told you to eat your broccoli. According to a Mayo Clinic 11-year study, broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables were shown to protect against the development of arthritis.Although this study examined the chance of arthritis development rather than pain management, it wouldn’t hurt to add cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, and bok choy to your regular diet.
Vitamin D
A large study of 29,000 women without a history of arthritis found that those who consumed more dietary vitamin D had a lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. The findings from aFramingham Heart Study showed a decreased risk of osteoarthritis progression in the knees of participants who consumed greater amounts of vitamin D.Besides oily fish, few foods naturally contain vitamin D. Certain foods, such as dairy products and bread, may be fortified with vitamin D. Dairy, however, may exacerbate arthritis inflammation and pain. Consider a 20-minute stroll to take in some vitamin D-stimulating sunlight—the best source.
Ginger
Ginger has been used for thousands of years to treat colds, nausea, migraines, and hypertension. Although clinical studies report mixed resultsregarding ginger’s role in arthritis, the Journal of Medicinal Food gives evidence to support the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant role of ginger.To add more ginger to your diet, try grating fresh ginger over sautéed vegetables, adding sliced ginger to tea, and sprinkling ground ginger in baked good batters.
NOTE: Ginger acts as a blood thinner, which could interact with blood thinning medication. Be sure to check with your physician before adding these foods to your diet.
Vitamin C
Start putting vitamin C-rich bell peppers, oranges, mangos, strawberries, pineapple, and kidney beans on your grocery list. According to one study, greater intake of vitamin C was associated with a 30 percent reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.Choose dietary sources of vitamin C rather than supplements, as high doses have been known to exacerbate symptoms of arthritis. According to the USDA, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin C is 90 mg/day for men and 75 mg/day for women.
Beta-Cryptoxanthin
Beta-cryptoxanthin is a powerful antioxidant of the carotenoid family. Like its sister, beta-carotene, a nutrient found in carrots, beta-cryptoxanthin is converted to vitamin A in the body and may help prevent arthritis.Researchers from the United Kingdom found that those who consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin were better protected against arthritis. Foods with the highest amount of beta-cryptoxanthin include sweet peppers, squash, pumpkin, papayas, tangerines, collard greens, and apricots.
Anthocyanins
Anthocyanidins are potent antioxidants responsible for the reddish pigment in foods like cherries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, grapes, and eggplant. A Harvard School of Public Health study that examined C-reactive protein (CRP) levels as a marker of inflammation in cardiovascular health found that higher strawberry intake was associated with lower CRP levels.Although the study focused on cardiovascular health, there are implications for arthritis patients, as the anthocyanidins found in strawberries and other foods may help reduce inflammation.
Your Overall Anti-Arthritis Diet
Overall, you should aim for a diet that’s high in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, legumes, and olive oil. Limit or avoid red meat, dairy, saturated fats, and sugar to help prevent arthritis and manage arthritis-related inflammation and pain.Saturday, February 28, 2015
Revolutionizing the Sweetener Industry!
Transcript
1. Revolutionizing the Sweetener Industry! Stevia is an all natural and zero calorie sweetener. Our business model provides exceptional commercial opportunities along with positive social impact! Join us in our journey today!
2. Exelenti incubates prosperity for all by making use of Venture Philanthropy & Impact Investing tools. We are a cooperation as well as a foundation. Stevia 1931 is our key Impact Investing project. Scroll along to discover more about this unique opportunity.
3. We Will Discuss: What is Stevia? (p. 4) Stevia Timeline (p. 6) Status and Trends Sweetener Market (p. 8-11) Why Agriculture and Why Ghana? (p. 12-14) Stevia’s Position Within the Sweetener Market? (p. 13-18) The Business: Stevia 1931 B.V. (p. 19-23) Understandings and Agreements (p. 24-25). Partners & Team (p. 26-28). Experimenting with Multiple Stevia Strains in Greenhouses in The Netherlands
4. What is Stevia? Stevioside and rebaudioside are the glycosides that give stevia its sweet taste. 100% natural. Also once refined through our unique processing methodology. Biological certification from EUSTAS pending. Calory and carbohydrate free! Safe and no known side effects with moderate use. Stable to heat. Resistant up to 198 degrees Celsius. Up to 300 times sweeter then sugar. No negative side effects. Studies show it may have health benefits. Ideal for food processing industry for several reasons, especially in the syrup formula we produce. Structural Formula Stevioside
5. Breeding Facilities in The Netherlands
6. Stevia Timeline Native to Paraguay & Brazil; consumed since 1600. In 1931 two scientist isolated the glycosides that give stevia its sweet taste: Stevioside and Rebaudioside. This remarkable discovery is what led us to name our venture Stevia 1931. Japan was the first (1970) developed and westernised economy to embrace stevia as a sweetener. Today Stevia has over 50% market share within the commercial sweetener market in Japan. In 2008 the U.S. FDA approved stevia as a food additive and dietary supplement. France followed suit in 2009, Hong Kong in 2010 and Europe in 2011.
7. Testing Our Strain in Various Conditions and Locations – Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal
8. Satisfying our Sweet Tooth In the 17th century refined sugar was a luxury item and consumption was limited. In the 19th century consumption sky-rocketed. WHO advices 25 grams of sugar p.p. per day. Current use is estimated at ± 140 grams of sugar p.p. per day. Excess sugar intake is linked to obesity, type II diabetes, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, tooth decay and other diseases. We are genetically programmed to crave sugar. The food industry knows this. Below an evolutionary time line:
9. Stakeholders & Developments The sugar lobby is switching from fighting stevia towards embracing it. Hybrid products etc. Government subsidies for sugar production are set to be abolished (EU 2017). Consumers demand healthier alternatives. Resiliant sugar lobby long resisted approval of stevia in Europe. No checks & balances in the market. Afters years of stonewalling, stevia is permitted as a food adative and dietary suplement as of Dec. 2011 (EU). The ‘market’ and players within the sweetener industry are now playing catch-up Farmers, the food industry/sweetener market, goverernment and trade all have interest in the sweetener market. Stevia is a potential sugar & artificial sweetener substitute. Many new product developements. * Full SWOT analysis available in business plan.
10. Trends Consumer along with the food processing industry are becoming increasingly health conscious: Obesity, diabetes etc. are threatening and affecting our quality of life. The food industry is looking for a natural alternative to artificial sweeteners and sugar. The soda industry is currently taking the lead. Consumer demand for healthy ageing. Economic Motivations: Medical cost associated with over consumption of sugar are becoming overwhelming and unaffordable. Around 50% of EU population is overweight (220 million). Government: Government policy making is increasingly focused on using legislation to reduce sugars in food. Consider for example the sugar tax in Norway, Denmark, Mexico & St Helena. Trends in Philanthropy: Shift from giving to providing the key to self-reliance. New concepts and tools such as Venture Philanthropy and Imapct Investment on the rise.
11. Sugar Consumption at a Crossroad Credit Suisse concluded in their report: ‘Sugar Consumption at a Crossroad’ that sugar reduction is imminent and an undeniable trend. The report states; “The most likely outcome over the next 5-10 years will be a significant reduction in sugar consumption and a marked increase in the role played by high- intensity natural sweeteners in foods and beverages.’ The report continues by stating that ‘30%–40% of healthcare expenditures in the USA go to help address issues that are closely tied to the excess consumption of sugar.’ 'Sugar is the new tobacco': Cuts to amounts hidden in food could halt obesity epidemic, claim doctors
12. Why Agriculture? Key weapon in fighting poverty in Africa. Growing population with sweet tooth in developing world. Healthy returns, reasonable risk. Increasing demand for stevia.
13. Ghana: The Perfect Place for Stevia Cultivtion Good climate for growing stevia. Africa set to host the densest meteorological network in the world. Options for sites of 4000ha plus in Upper East Ghana inlc. Bulenga, Busa, Katua, Loggu en Tanina. Active participation from government on several levels, such as the Ministry for Agriculture, the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services (PPRSD) and Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (GFDA). Politically stable and well functioning banking industry. In top 10 of African Human Development Index. GDP long term average at 8% per annum; agriculture 5%.
14. Surveyor Sourcing Land in Upper West Ghana
15. Stevia is Set to Conquer 25-40% Market Share Within the Sweetener Market in EU (Pop. 520MM) Governments are keen to reduce the large cost associated with sugar overconsumption such as obesity. Subsidies for sugar cultivation are being reduced/abolished throughout the EU. Policy making such as sugar tax is now being implemented in various countries. Consumer are becoming increasingly aware of the negative effects of sugar over consumption. Consumers increasingly suspicious towards artificial sweeteners. Economic motivations for food industry. Stevia already makes more economical sense then sugar. Global Market Stevia: 2008: 20 million USD. 2010: 800 million USD. Global Sweetener market: 2012: 64 Billion USD. Estimated market share stevia 2020: Between 11 and 17 billion USD.
16. Goals Develop upon our hybrid stevia strain with optimal charactaristics. Develop from small scale farming to larger scale farming allowing for economies of scale and opportunity for further R&D. Entirely remove bitter taste through cultivation, not by masking (85% ready). Commercialise clean extraction and refinery technologies which make use of ultrasound, nano technology etc.
17. Stevia Value Chain Per Ha We exclusively focus on the B2B market meaning that our end product consist of a colourless syrup, preferred by the food industry. Figures on the value chain: Farming Extraction Food Industry • Optimal Strain • Advanced Farming Techniques • High Yields • Sustainable and Biological • Consistent Quality • Advanced Extraction Method • Retains Healthy Characteristics • Limited Waste and Biological • High and Increasing Demand • Strategic Alliance With Sugar Union/Distribution Channel
18. Our Mission! 1) To build a sustainable and profitable business model around stevia including seed development, cultivation, extraction, refinement and delivery of the end product to the B2B market. One step ahead, at every step! 2) To reduce, in a structured manner, diseases related to over consumption of sugar in Western societies primarily focusing on Europe. 3) Fight poverty in underdeveloped regions primarily through agriculture and knowledge exchange. The combination of the above allows for the perfect impact investment, where we create tangible financial and social impact. In order to increase our impact we make sure we are the forefront of innovation changes in the stevia market, make sure we are scalable, assure we are sustainable and maintain steady growth and development. Innovating at every step. We innovate at every opportunity. This ranges from kickstarting our plantation with one of the best stevia strains, developing a hybrid seed, and by using a unique refinery process.
19. Macro Economics At all stages we ensure: Positive social impact by improving quality of life in both Europe and Africa. Our impact will be measured by our Exelenti Foundation (registered user IRIS) using IRIS metrics, an initiative from the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN). The (macro) economic ROI principle. ROI after year 3 > 10%.
20. Join us in our journey! We are looking to secure 5.5MM EUR in venture capital in return for an equity stake to take our venture to phase two. Thereafter we want to expand through other forms of finance. One party has agreed (subject to) to finance 2.5MM EUR (equity based) which is set to close in January 2015. Securities/Risk. You will directly participate in the Stevia 1931 Holding. The holding holds our initial R&D and will benefit from the entire production and value chain of Stevia 1931. Exit. Considering the potential and the long term perspective we don’t expect that any initial investors would like to make an early exit. We do have various exit scenarios though. Shareholders. Total equity stake of 40% available for venture capitalist, 9% Exelenti Foundation, 51% is for Exelenti Holding B.V. (incubator impact investing). Expected ROI Per Annum. Internal rate of interest calculated until 2025. Positive scenario 36.9%, neutral 19.7%, negative scenario 7.3 %. *Full Financial Plan Available
21. Investment Project Scheme May 2014 - May 2015 (Phase 1) • Development Business Case. • Mobilise Expert partners incl. Wageningen University, Olij Rozen, Celie Plant. • Stevia strain Experiments • Surveying Land and establishing Local Partners Ghana. • Financial structure. • Subsidy submissions. • Feasibility study. • Legislation and formalisation. • Project team & training. May 2015 – May 2016 (Phase 2) January 2016 and beyond (Phase 3) • Expand stevia breeding facilities. • Set up Greenhouse/Nursery for propagation. • Prepping the land for initial agricultural use. • Securing resources such as water and electricity. • Acquire essential machinery. • Start planting the first 200 ha. • Expand with 200 ha per year. • Set-up of extraction/refinery activities. • Various scale up activities. € 600.000 € 3.000.000 € 2.500.000
22. Structure Results Results Results Expertise Center ► Breeding & propagation from current strains. ► Test fields. ► Seed development. ► Know-how ► Development unique extraction techqique Capital Plantations ► Upper West Ghana ► Southern Europe ► Ownership/Cooperation ► Other Collaborations Processing ► At farm site. ► Cooperative with local producers. Stevia 1931 Holding B.V. (Sales, Finance, Legal, IT) Input Land Local capital facilitators. Finance/buyer plants Finance guaranteed sale Finance guaranteed sale Harvest Know How Plant Material Input/Know -how
23. Milestones Stevia Strain: Agreement with prominent professor at leading Brazilian university to make use of and develop upon his patented 3rd generation stevia strains. The characteristics of this strain rank amongst the top of the world. Land positions: Solid long term land positions at excellent conditions for prepped agricultural sites of 4000 ha+ in Upper West Ghana. Extraction: Fully exclusive strategic alliance with unique and patented ‘mild’ extraction process technology. EUSTAS biological certification pending. Marketing and Sales: Dutch Sugar giant ‘Suiker Unie’ intends to foster a strategic sales alliance with Stevia 1931. We will benefit from their extensive distribution network to market our stevia end product to the food processing industry. Talks with other parties, such as Latin American food ingredient distributor in progress. Government: Full cooperation of Ghanaian officials and governmental oganisations such as Plant Protection and Regulatory Services (PPRSD) and Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (GFDA).
24. Sample from new mild and patented extraction technique
25. Partners Strategic partnerships are essential for our success. We work closely with and alongside various partners including:
26. Team Stevia 1931 is driven by entrepreneurial and forward thinking professionals with a clear vision and passion to execute. Some of the key team members include: Karel J.A.M. Want Hotel School & Life long Entrepreneur Birds Eye, Inspirator & Coordinator. Piet J.M. Poos RA Accounting, RE EDP Auditing Finance & Risk, Investor Relations Ike Mbamali BA (Hons) Classics Organisation & coordination Ghana Rogier H.C.M. Want BA (Hons) PPE (Open) Operations & Communications Jan Pieter Schretlen MScBA Marketing & Sales Erwin Hoogendijk MSc Plant Sciences Agronomics
27. Want to know more? Upon request we have: A business plan A financial plan A project plan Contact Rogier Want +31 6 340 391 04 for more details. Visit our website and connect with us: http//:stevia1931.com www.twitter.com/stevia1931 www.facebook.com/stevia1931 https://plus.google.com/+Stevia1931/posts https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevia-1931
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Diabetes Mellitus
Apakah itu diabetes?
Diabetes adalah salah satu penyakit kronik di mana ianya merupakan masalah yang besar di kebanyakan negara-negara di dunia. Di Malaysia satu kajian telah dilakukan pada tahun 2011 di mana di anggarkan lebih dari 3 juta rakyat Malaysia menghidapi diabetes.
Diabetes adalah satu keadaan di mana tahap gula di dalam darah anda adalah tinggi dari normal. Ia adalah satu daripada faktor utama untuk mendapat sakit jantung atau angin ahmar.
Diabetes berlaku apabila pankreas dalam badan tidak lagi menghasilkan insulin atau badan tidak boleh menggunakan insulin sendiri dengan berkesan. Makanan yang kita makan akan bertukar kepada gula dalam badan kita. Insulin akan digunakan untuk membawa gula dalam saluran darah kedalam sel dan tisu, di mana ia akan digunakan untuk membekalkan tenaga.
Apabila kekurangan insulin, gula tidak boleh dibawa ke dalam sel dan tisu, maka paras gula dalam badan akan meningkat.
Ini akan merosakkan sel yang memerlukan glukosa untuk tenaga dan juga ini akan merosakkan organ dan tisu yang didedahkan kepada tahap glukosa yang tinggi.
Dua jenis diabetes
Terdapat dua jenis diabetes utama:
- Jenis 1 - "Diabetes atau Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus" (bergantung pada Insulin)
- Biasanya berlaku pada kanak-kanak dan remaja
- Biasanya tidak dapat menghasilkan insulin
- Jenis 2 - "Diabetes atau Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus" (tidak bergantung pada insulin)
- Jenis paling biasa ditemui dan lebih daripada 90% penghidap diabetes adalah penghidap jenis ini.
- Selalunya pada orang yang berumur dan berat badan berlebihan.
Bagaimanapun, terdapat satu lagi jenis kumpulan individu yang berada di sempadan tahap gula yang tinggi, yang dikenali sebagai Impaired Glucose Tolerance atau kumpulan IGT.
Apakah tanda-tanda amaran diabetes?
Penyakit diabetes sering berlaku secara senyap, terutamanya pada peringkat awal. Walau bagaimanapun, gejala yang biasa dialami ialah:
- Haus/dahaga (haus yang berlebihan)
- Letih
- Berat badan menurun
- Penglihatan kabur
- Otot lemah
- Gatal
Lain-lain gejala termasuk:
- Pengidap penyakit kulit yang berpanjangan
- Luka yang lambat sembuh
- Kencing yang kerap
- Gatal pada bahagian kemaluan
- Rasa kebas
Jangan bergantung kepada gejala untuk mengetahui anda adalah penghidap diabetes. Jalankan ujian di klinik kesihatan berdekatan.
Siapakah yang mempunyai risiko tinggi untuk mendapat diabetes?
Sesiapa saja tidak kira umur boleh menghidapi diabetes. Walau bagaimanapun anda mempunyai risiko yang tinggi untuk menghidapi diabetes jika mempunyai perkara berikut:
- Berumur 35 tahun atau lebih tua. Semakin tua semakin tinggi risiko anda untuk menghidapi diabetes
- Berat badan berlebihan atau obesiti.Semakin berat badan anda bertambah, semakin tinggi risiko anda menghidap diabetes.
- Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT).
- Latar belakang keluarga yang mempunyai diabetes
- Sejarah diabetes pada kehamilan terakhir.
- Sejarah mempunyai bayi yang besar (berat kelahiran adalah 4.0 kg atau lebih ).
- Tekanan darah tinggi
- Tidak aktif -gaya hidup sedentari
- Faktor pemakanan -Pengambilan makanan berlemak tinggi dan kurang pengambilan makanan berserat
- Tahap lemak/ kolesterol yang tinggi .
Jika anda fikir anda mempunyai risiko tinggi untuk menghidapi diabetes, hubungi klinik kesihatan berdekatan.
Komplikasi diabetes
Diabetes adalah masalah kronik dan boleh mengganggu banyak organ bergantung kepada kawalan gula dalam darah. Tanpa pengurusan yang betul ianya boleh mendatangkan berbagai komplikasi seperti penyakit kardiovaskular, kegagalan buah pinggang, buta dan kerosakan saraf.
Keadaan kecemasan:
- Hipoglisemia ialah apabila tahap gula dalam darah adalah rendah. Anda akan mengalami sakit kepala, rasa pening, pusing, ketar tangan dan berpeluh. Anda boleh pengsan atau di serang sawan jika kandungan gula anda adalah terlalu rendah
- Diabetes Ketoacidosis adalah keadaan serius apabila tahap gula terlalu tinggi. (Ini biasanya bermaksud anda benar-benar kekurangan insulin). Ia juga boleh di hasilkan oleh tekanan, jangkitan kuman, kecederaan, penggunaan ubatan atau kemasukan wad bagi angin ahmar atau sakit jantung. Anda akan mengalami mengantuk dan tidak sedar diri.
- Hiperglisemia adalah apabila tahap gula dalam darah tinggi. Anda akan mengalami mengantuk dan tidak sedar diri
Kandungan gula dalam darah tinggi yang berpanjangan ( Kronik)
- Ini menyebabkan kerosakan jangka panjang:
- Mata
- Katarak, pendarahan dalam mata dan menyebabkan buta
- Saraf
- Kebas atau kehilangan deria rasa pada tangan dan kaki dimana pesakit boleh mendapat kecederaan tanpa disedari. Ini boleh menyebabkan luka pada kaki dan gangrene. Sekiranya melarat, mungkin perlu menjalankan pembedahan amputasi untuk mengelakkan jangkitan daripada merebak ke seluruh badan.
- Otak
- Angin ahmar
- Buah pinggang
- Kegagalan buah pinggang
- Jantung
- Sakit jantung
- Mata
Berita baik adalah jika anda dapat mengawal diabetes dengan baik, ini akan membantu mengelakkan atau melambatkan komplikasi
Apakah yang sepatutnya saya lakukan untuk mengelakkan dari mendapat diabetes?
Kawalan diabetes yang baik adalah anda boleh mengawal tahap gula dalam darah menghampiri tahap normal. Ini boleh di capai dengan kaedah berikut:
- Mengawal pengambilan makanan
- Mengambil makanan seimbang kerana pengambilan makanan berlebihan akan meninggikan tahap gula dalam darah
- Melakukan senaman fizikal
- Senaman dapat mengurangkan kandungan gula dalam darah dan membantu insulin bekerja dengan lebih berkesan. Senaman juga dapat membantu anda mengurangkan berat badan.
- Ubatan
- Jika anda pengidap diabetes jenis 1, anda memerlukan suntikan insulin
- Jika anda pengidap diabetes jenis 2, anda mungkin hanya memerlukan pengambilan ubat hipoglisemia untuk menurunkan tahap gula dalam darah dan sesetengah mungkin memerlukan suntikan insulin.
Walaupun anda menghidap diabetes, anda masih boleh menjalani kehidupan normal dan aktif.
Anda boleh menjaga diri anda sendiri
- Penjagaan secara umum:
- Penjagaan kulit
- Mandi setiap hari
- Keringkan semua bahagian badan dengan sempurna
- Merawat luka dan calar dengan segera
- Berjumpa doktor jika luka tidak sembuh selepas 2 - 3 hari.
- Penjagaan kaki
- Basuh kaki setiap hari
- Keringkan semua bahagian kaki dengan sempurna terutama antara celah-celah jari kaki
- Periksa kaki anda setiap hari untuk luka, calar, melecur atau apa-apa perubahan warna kulit.
- Potong kuku jari kaki secara lurus
- Tukar stokin anda setiap hari
- Jangan berjalan tanpa kasut di luar rumah
- Selalu pakai kasut yang lembut dan sesuai diguna luar rumah.
- Penjagaan kulit
- Mengawasi diri sendiri
- Anda digalakkan untuk melakukan pengawasan glukosa dalam darah. sendiri. Kerap memeriksa tahap glukosa dalam darah boleh memberitahu keberkesanan cara anda mengawal diabetes
- Anda digalakkan untuk melakukan pengawasan glukosa dalam darah. sendiri. Kerap memeriksa tahap glukosa dalam darah boleh memberitahu keberkesanan cara anda mengawal diabetes
- Penjagaan gigi
- Kerap menjalani pemeriksaan mata
- Mengelakkan minuman keras
- Berhenti merokok
Apakah yang patut saya lakukan untuk mengelakkan dari mendapat penyakit diabetes?
Diabetes boleh dicegah dengan mengamalkan gaya hidup sihat:
- Makan makanan berkhasiat dan kalori terkawal dapat membantu mengawal tahap gula dalam darah, mengekalkan berat badan, mengawal paras kolesterol, mengurangkan tekanan darah tinggi dan mencegah penyakit jantung.
- Senaman dapat memperbaiki kecergasan, membakar kalori dan oleh itu dapat mengurangkan lemak dalam badan dan mengawal berat badan anda. Senaman merendahkan kadar gula dalam darah dan membantu tubuh anda untuk menggunakan gula dalam darah dengan baik.
- Kajian menunjukkan obesiti mempunyai hubungkait dengan diabetes. Kekalkan berat badan yang unggul
Kumpulan sokongan
- Persatuan Diabetes Malaysia (PDM)
- National Diabetes Institute (NADI)
- National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
- EMKAY (Yayasan EMKAY)
Semakan Akhir | : | 28 April 2008 |
Penulis | : | Dr. Fatanah Ismail |
Penyemak | : | Dr. Sunita a/p Bavanandan |
Monday, February 23, 2015
2.6 juta pengidap diabetes di Malaysia
November 16, 2014
Menurut Kajian Persatuan Diabetes Malaysia dan Majlis Pencegahan Obesiti tahun lalu mendapati jumlah penghidap kencing manis membabitkan individu berumur 30 tahun ke atas
Ujian Diabetes
KUALA LUMPUR: Timbalan Menteri Kesihatan Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya berkata sebanyak 2.6 juta rakyat negara ini menghidap diabetes pada tahun ini.
Lapor Bernama, kata Dr Hilmi masyarakat negara ini perlu memandang serius masalah ini supaya dapat mencegahnya lebih awal kerana kos untuk merawat penyakit tersebut amatlah tinggi.
Beliau berkata demikian kepada pemberita pada sidang media sempena Hari Diabetes Sedunia 2014.
Menurut Kajian Persatuan Diabetes Malaysia dan Majlis Pencegahan Obesiti tahun lalu mendapati jumlah penghidap kencing manis membabitkan individu berumur 30 tahun ke atas.
Malaysia kemungkinan besar memiliki penghidap diabetes paling tinggi di Asia Tenggara dalam tempoh empat tahun apabila 3.6 juta rakyatnya menghidap penyakit kronik itu.
Hakikatnya statistik yang begitu merisaukan ini meletakkan Malaysia di tangga ke-10 di dunia dengan jumlah penghidap kencing manis teramai mengikut Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO).
Tambahan pula mengikut Presiden Majlis Pencegahan Obesiti, Jong Koi Chong, Malaysia akan menjadi negara pertama di Asia Tenggara dengan pesakit kencing manis teramai pada 2017 dengan kedudukan keenam di Asia Pasifik dari segi obesiti.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Tanda atau Gejala Kencing Manis / diabetes
Antara gejala atau tanda-tanda orang yang menghidap penyakit kencing manis ialah:
- Penglihatan kabur
- Luka atau lenguh-lenguh yang lambat untuk sembuh
- Gatal-gatal pada kulit dan jangkitan "yeast"
- Merasa dahaga yang lebih
- Mulut kering
- Perlu kencing kerap
- Sakit pada kaki
Jika terdapat tanda-tanda seperti ini, eloklah segera berjumpa dengan doktor untuk pemeriksaan lanjut.
Kandungan dalam Stevia:
Kalori - 0 kcal
Karbohidrat - 0 gram
Protein - 0 gram
Lemak - 0 gram
ROYAL SWEETTENER STEVIA
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