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Stevia is a natural sweetener. Stevia is extracted from
stevia rebaudiana, a member of the chrysanthemum family and a wild herb native
to Paraguay and Brazil. The stevia plant was first discovered centuries ago in
Paraguay by the native population. But it wasn’t until the late 19th century
that a Swiss botanist working in South America documented this so-called “sweet
leaf”, and brought it back with him.
Our all-natural stevia extract is different from sugar in
many ways, and there are several reasons why stevia is a better option than
refined sugar, whether you’re diabetic or just looking to adopt a healthier
lifestyle. Here are just some of the benefits that we hope will help convince
you to add stevia to your regular diet.
Stevia is a power packed
sweetener: In most comparative studies stevia has proven to
be upto 40 times sweeter than refined sugar. This means that you will likely be
using much less stevia in sugar free cooking or to sweeten larger amounts of
beverages.
Stevia has zero calories zero
on the glycemic index so it is safe for diabetics: In
general foods with a GI of less than 50 are considered safe for
diabetics.
Apples have a GI of 39
Table sugar has a GI of
80
French fries have a GI of
95
Stevia has a GI of 0
A 2010 study published in "The Open Obesity Journal"
reported that too much sugar is linked to the development of Type 2 diabetes,
cancer, cavities, inflammatory bowel disease and the overgrowth of the candida
yeast in the body. The good news is that stevia does not contain any calories
and may possibly have health-enhancing properties. The same study cites the
association of stevia with better blood glucose levels fewer cavities, effective
antioxidant activity, antiviral and antibacterial properties and the ability to
lower blood pressure. Stevia is actually used by some doctors to regulate
blood pressure in South America, We hope you will consider adding our delicious
stevia extract to your diet today in this convenient on the go sized bottle.
Because so little stevia is required to sweeten these 2 OZ of extract can go a
long way.
NOTE: If you
are only use to the taste of sugar it may take a bit of time to get acquainted
with the taste of stevia but the trade off is well worth it and the sweet taste
of stevia is a lot stronger and lasts a lot longer. In our experience Stevia is
very helpful in helping fight off sugar cravings that are known to be a side
effect of regularly consuming refined sugar.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and
Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,
or prevent any disease.
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