THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE & WORLD ECONOMY
Malaysia is South-East Asia’s fattest country, where a nationwide food culture is feeding mounting concern over what its health minister calls “an obesity epidemic.”
“We are the most obese nation in South-East Asia, and Malaysians are becoming more and more obese,” says Health Minister Datuk Seri S. Subramaniam, warning of a “crisis in unhealthy behaviour.”
Nearly 45% of Malaysian men and almost half of women are overweight or obese, according to a 2013 study by UK medical journal Lancet, compared to global rates of around 30%.
A recent report by consultants McKinsey Global Institution found obesity now costs the global economy US$2 trillion (approx RM6.7 trillion) in healthcare and lost productivity – or 2.8% of global GDP – just $100 billion less than both smoking and armed conflict. The study warned almost half of the world’s adult population will be overweight or obese by 2030 and called for a “coordinated response“ from governments, retailers and food and drink manufacturers.
In Malaysia, childhood obesity rates also are climbing, from less than 10% a decade ago to nearly 14% in 2008, according to the most recent figures, saddling health systems with a new generation of diabetes, hypertension and other obesity-related illnesses
Already, some 2.6 million adults have diabetes, a figure authorities expect to spike to 4.5 million in 2020. Malaysia has a population of around 29 million.
Stevia Plantation projects are the future plantation in Malaysia. This is the project that will solve the problems of health, raise the economic level of farmers and the country at the same time. The cost of the project will breakeven in 3 years and the plants can last up to 6 years per crop.
The market for all-natural, low-calorie stevia sweeteners is expanding rapidly. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates stevia intake could eventually replace 20-30% of all dietary sweeteners. The total global sweetener market was estimated at US$58.3 billion in 2010.
Diabetes patients must have spent sleepless nights thinking of newer ways of cutting down extra sugar. Out of shape dreams have given you many a nightmare. Diabetes in the family has made you feel the pain of resisting a succulent mango cheesecake in many a house party. Tired of tasteless, non sugar chemical pills in your restless coffee, you have decided to say a “no” to the world of sweetness. It is a bitter place to live. Do not despair. MySweet is here.
MySweet is made from the pure extract of Stevia leaves blended with inulin. The ONLY natural alternative to sugar, it contains low calories. Great for diabetes, hypertension and weight watchers, it is indeed the sweetener of the future. Bereft of any side effects, it is suitable for all ages.
The Malaysian plans to increase the monthly income of the farmers to RM4,000 per month by the year 2020, when Malaysia will be a developed country. But so far all the farming plans cannot even touch RM2,000 per month per farmer family. Even the oil palm planting cannot reach this target set.
Although it is a new plant in the country, Stevia has been grown in some countries such as Canada, Australia, South America, China, India, Taiwan, Korea and Thailand. Stevia is now more popular as a substitute for sugar, and first cultivated in many countries. It is expected that many countries, including the United States will increase the use of Stevia in the future.
In 2008 there were two conferences on this Stevia plants of Stevia World Shanghai on May 14, 2008, and Stevia World Europe on November 18, 2008. Here, clearly shows that these crops have a significant impact on the world in general and Malaysia in particular.
In Japan, its use has increased to 50 percent and today's stevia market dealings involving over RM1.9 billion.
Stevia approved by the Generally Recognized As Safe and America Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 17, 2008.
Cultivation of stevia can help alleviate poverty for single mothers and unemployed graduates. Expected in 2015, the world will make a profit of RM 63 billion as a result of the cultivation of Stevia as an alternative to replace sugar.
It can not only replace the use of sugar in drinks and food, but will be a source of revenue to improve the people's economy, thus removing them from the shackles of poverty.
Stevia does not need a large area to work on this plant, because it can be grown in your backyard. Stevia plants in one acre can produce 1 tonne of dry leaves that can be sold to RM5,000 for a harvest. In one acre can be harvested nine to ten times a year.
Malaysian Youth are urged to tap a Career in Stevia Plantation. School leavers and Institutions of Higher Education as well as job seekers are encouraged to pursue a career in the plantation commodities, said Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Datuk Hamzah Zainudin, Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) agency under the supervision of MPIC MPOB, Malaysian Rubber Board, Malaysian Cocoa Board, National Kenaf and Tobacco Board, Malaysian Timber Industry Board and the Malaysian Pepper Board.
HOW STEVIA CULTIVATION CAN BENEFIT ALL
1) Agriculture is a business that can be awarded to those villages, our farmers and agricultural cooperatives. Stevia cultivation, production of liquid stevia extract and stevia extract powder and a variety of products based on stevia sweetener, stevia tea, cosmetic, skin care, body Slimming / anti-obesity, treating diabetes and high blood pressure, stevia industry will boost local economies and provide employment and income to the people of this country.
2) Cultivation of stevia can also reuse and reclaim abandoned land in rural areas as stevia can grow in most soils, but soils hold water. Stevia trees planted will absorb the chemicals in the soil is the result of the use of chemical fertilizers and insecticides for many years. These chemicals have been destroy earthworms can fertilize the land. Cultivation of stevia would encourage microbe and earthworm lives will revitalize vacant land to be agricultural land quality and productivity.
3) Stevia is also able to solve the problem of lack of food and health in developing countries. Products stevia increase agricultural production and animal husbandry as well as solve the problem of employment and income.
4) Let us prevent and cure modern diseases and chronic conditions. Liquid stevia extract contains anti-oxidant ingredients that block the activity of oxygen, which causes chronic illness and accelerate human aging. Stevia also eliminate toxic bektiria such as E. Coli and salmonella O 157, the anti-HIV activity, and deactivate the toxic activity to counteract histamine, which causes many cases of allergy to certain food.
5) Stevia also help cleanse polluted earth. Liquid Stevia extract absorbs the nicotine and chemicals and dioxin toxicity in the body and confines us. With that stevia can control obesity and prevent cavities and dental problems caused by sugar cane.
6) The use of stevia in the medical field
• toothpaste, mouth rinse liquid - anti-plaque
• Skincare - eczema and acne control, rapid recovery agents
• Food Diabetic patients and programs to lose weight
• Treat hypertension and blood pressure control
• Opponents of excessive calcium • Anti Bacteria
• Reduce Smoking
• Enhancing the pills and capsules to get rid of the bitter taste
7) Use Stevia Extract Products
• Sweetening drinks - such as tea, coffee and refreshments
• Soft drinks, Threads, fruit juice
• Ice cream, yogurt, sherbets / fruit juice
• Pastries, pies, cakes
• Jams, sauces, pickles
• Jelly, desserts • Chewing gum
• Pitcher, confectioneries
• Seafood, vegetables
• Weight-watcher diets
• Food / Diabetic Diet
• Enhancing the quality of taste, color and odor
• Source of antioxidants
• Enhancing the quality of Alcohol drinks (marinades agents and catalysts)