Stevia is a safe natural sweetener!
Stevia –
Sweet And Safe
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It’s sweeter than sugar substitute
and it’s beneficial for candida
sufferers and diabetics.
It’s antifungal and antimicrobial.
It can be used in cooking,
or as a face wash.
It’s free of pesticides,
herbicides and chemicals.
And it’s Calorie Free!
What is Stevia?
Stevia is one of the most health
restoring plants on earth.
Native to Paraguay,
stevia is a small green
plant bearing leaves,
which have a delicious and
refreshing taste that can be
70 to 400 times sweeter than sugar,
depending on the quality of the plant.
As well as the intensely sweet taste,
various studies have found the
leaf to contain proteins, fiber,
carbohydrates, iron, phosphorus,
calcium, potassium, sodium,
magnesium, zinc, rutin, vitamin A,
vitamin C, and an oil that contains
53 other constituents.
Stevia as a Sweetener
Because the human body does not
metabolize the sweet glycosides
(they pass right through)
from the leaf or any of its
processed forms,
the body obtains NO CALORIES
from stevia.
Can Everyone
Use Stevia?
If used in it’s pure unadulterated form,
processed forms of pure stevia
DO NOT adversely affect blood glucose
levels and may be used freely by both
diabetics and hypoglycemics.
For people with blood sugar,
blood pressure or weight problems,
stevia is the most desirable sweetener.
Stevia in Cooking
Unlike artificial sweeteners,
the sweet glycosides do not
break down in heat,
which makes stevia safe to
use in cooking and baking.
Health Benefits
of Using Stevia
Since its introduction into
the United States,
numerous people have reported
that taking stevia with each meal
brought their blood glucose levels
to near normal.
Studies have shown that stevia
tends to lower elevated blood pressure
and it also inhibits growth
of some bacteria,
including the bacteria that causes
tooth decay and gum disease.
This explains reports of lower
incidence of colds and flu’s
amongst those who use stevia.
Stevia is also
an excellent aid
in weight-loss programs;
it reduces cravings for sweet
and fatty foods.
Taking stevia prior to each
meal reduces hunger sensations.
Users of stevia,
have reported that
it decreases their desire for tobacco
and alcoholic beverages.
Other benefits
from taking stevia,
include improved digestion
and gastrointestinal function,
soothed upset stomachs and
quicker recovery form minor illness.
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I love stevia as a substitute for sugar, and I am so excited because All Sport has developed a new drink that uses stevia to sweeten it! It is called All Sport Natural Zero and it is coming out in April of 2009. This means a great tasting drink with zero calories!! I think everyone who enjoys stevia already will love this product and I can’t wait to try it!
Margaret Smith - March 17, 2009 at 1:44 am |