Did you know that 1 in every 3 Americans will get diabetes? Poor diet and lack of exercise are the common culprits behind the disease state. Let's change the prevalence of diabetes among us and let's do it with food including desserts.

My name is Dr. Karine Wong, clinical pharmacist and CEO of My Guiltless Treats. In my 21 years of experience as a hospital pharmacist, I grew weary of adjusting insulin doses and adding on more anti-diabetic drugs. In 2018, I changed the focus of my company to help diabetic and pre-diabetic patients and those who struggle with their diet.

Guiltless Treats offers healthy coconut-based panna cotta desserts that have the nutrition of yogurt with the delicious texture of flan. They are gluten-free, soy-free, egg-free, high-protein, low-carb, and low in lactose. They are diabetic-friendly and low in calories. Unfortunately, most retailers have not identified healthy desserts (since Guiltless Treats is the only one) as something consumers want based on their current selection process.

They want products that are going viral, have a huge presence in major chains, have a large following on social media, or which the owner is a minority. It's time to change that by adding one more criterion. The petition would help convince retailers to add another set of criteria for "good for you" products based on nutrition and/or use of proven ingredients such as antioxidants and adaptogens. Support Guiltless Treats and other emerging brands that advocate for better consumer health.

Sincerely,

Karine Wong, Pharm.D. and CEO of My Guiltless Treats