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FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, the maker of SPLENDA(® )Sweeteners, announces the launch of NECTRESSE(TM) Natural No Calorie Sweetener (pronounced Neck-TRESS). It is the only 100 percent natural, zero calorie per serving sweetener made from the goodness of real fruit - monk fruit extract - available at stores nationwide. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit:...

SARASOTA, Fla., May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sarasota heart surgeon Robert Carlson, MD, FACS, has launched a revolutionary new product, Stop-It(TM) to help stop sugar cravings and break sugar addictions at http://stopsugarcravingseasily.com Battling sugar cravings is a fight that is hard for even the most determined to win. Whether it is craving sugar in the afternoon to give you a little boost, needing a little something sweet after dinner or the temptation to snack late at night, many...

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., May 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- These days, consumers are increasingly aware of the vitamins, minerals and nutrients needed to maintain a healthy diet, and they are looking for new and easier ways to meet their recommended daily intake. In an effort to offer consumers products with added nutritional benefits, McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, today announced the launch of SPLENDA® ESSENTIALS(TM) No Calorie Sweetener Products. This unique line of products from the SPLENDA®...

ATLANTA, March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been called one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century, with the numbers of those affected continuing to rise at an alarming rate. Once considered a problem only in high-income countries, obesity is now taking a toll on populations across the globe, including those in developing nations. According to the World Health Organization, more people in the world now die from being overweight and obese than being underweight....

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Jan. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On average, more than a third of American women think about their weight at least three times per day, and many think that achieving their weight loss goals or maintaining an 'ideal' weight requires overly strict and drastic lifestyle changes, according to a recent survey conducted by McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, the marketer of SPLENDA® Sweetener Products, with the support of SHAPE Magazine. Eighty-one percent of women surveyed do not...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- B&G Foods announced today that it will "Spread the Word" about its newest innovation in the jam, jelly and preserves category with the launch of Polaner Sugar Free Preserves with Fiber. Offering a unique way for consumers to enjoy a delicious burst of fruit flavor while adding a good source of fiber in every tablespoon, Polaner Sugar Free Preserves with Fiber fulfill consumer desires in regards to both taste and nutrition. With 80%...

Latina Mom and Author, Carolina Buia, Offers Solutions for Improving Health and Work-Life Balance FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey released today by the SPLENDA(R) Brand reveals that health and well-being is a top concern for three out of four Latina Moms, with 86 percent recognizing they should do more to improve their family's health and happiness outlook. In fact, improving health ranks significantly higher than education and saving for college (50 percent)....

Campaign Designed to Educate Women about Calcium, Vitamins, and Healthy Beauty NEW YORK, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The role that vitamin D plays in contributing to overall bone health has long been proven -- the essential vitamin promotes calcium absorption and helps to form and maintain strong bones. Now, vitamin D is being investigated for breast health benefits, and as emerging science suggests, there may be a correlation between adequate levels of vitamin D and breast health. More...

Canadians have an unhealthy habit of consuming half their day's sugar intake at breakfast, a survey published Monday in Toronto said. The Leger Marketing survey conducted in December for Splenda Sweetener among 1,522 adults across the country found on average, more than six teaspoons of sugar was consumed before lunch, the release said. That's half of the World Health Organization's daily maximum recommendation of 12 teaspoons a day. In the French-Canadian province of Quebec, the results...

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Dieters craving a delicious frozen treat that won't pack on the pounds can now find a refreshing option at many local chain stores -- Skinny Dippers(TM) from Integrated Beverage Group, Ltd. (IBG). The company, a manufacturer of innovative sports and nutritional products, recently announced major new relationships with leading distributors, retailers and online marketers nationwide. Skinny Dippers -- pre-portioned ices that contain zero calories,...