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Stevia Is Sweeter Than Sweet! PDF Print E-mail
Stevia is all over the news. One only has to research the keyword stevia to find 100's of websites, blogs and forums dedicated to the popularity of stevia. Our storyline is our own; our research has been going on for years and is the essence from the most popular online sites, blogs and articles dedicated to advancing stevia as a natural sweetener.
by GeorgeNapoli


Stevia is all over the news. One only has to research the keyword stevia to find 100's of websites, blogs and forums dedicated to the popularity of stevia. Our storyline is our own; our research has been going on for years and is the essence from the most popular online sites, blogs and articles dedicated to advancing stevia as a natural sweetener.

Stevia is most recently rumored to be able to save the beverage industries dropping sales as reported in Beverage News, 2009. This natural sweetener enhances the taste of the flavoring and that is expected to be the tipping point to mainstream, and serving as a catalyst to a flavoring revolution for water with flavors and all other bottled beverages and food products.

So whats behind this tipping point anyway? There are basically two components. 1. GRAS Stevia (RA97 Extract) allows you to call stevia a natural liquid sweetener. Before the GRAS approval by the FDA stevia was only able to be used as a dietary supplement, and thats a big deal. 2. Consumers are finally learning that were drinking more calories than ever from beverages, juices and sodas that are either flavored artificially, or are sweetened using high fructose corn syrup, especially for children's drinks that amount to only sweetened water. Combine these two significant components and developments and you have a product, whose time has come.

Stevia is an herb from South American that is naturally 200-300 times sweeter than sugar and has no calories. Thats where our unique storyline gets its headline: sweeter than sweet. Stevia tastes naturally sweet and is considered a highly beneficial product that can be used in all beverages and foods and it is virtually free of calories, so people watching their weight are in love with stevia. Its great for children, since it been reported to prevent cavities. Diabetics are equally excited about a natural sweetener alternative.

When it comes to your health, for many people stevia is a great health choice. Its been reported to both help reduce obesity as well as to lower blood sugar levels. There are no known reports of any government agency in any countries indicating any public health concern whatsoever in connection with its use in foods or beverages. There are many favorable and exciting health benefits and it is completely non-toxic. Stevia, also known as Stevia Rebaudiana or Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni, is one of the most health restoring herbs on the earth.

Heres a short perspective on sweeteners. Are you one of those people who count calories and prefer to stay away from artificial sweeteners such as Splenda or Equal? Stevia is the safe, all natural alternative to sugar and chemical sweeteners, such as NutraSweet. The sweetness of Stevia is much different compared to the sweetness of other natural sweeteners, sugar, or artificial sweeteners. It really tastes great.

Are there any effects from stevia? The key isolate of Stevia, stevioside, is considered safe and without side effects. There are no known side effects associated with the use of this natural sweetener reported as of this writing.

Diabetics love stevia too. Stevia is an ideal choice for diabetics and is becoming increasingly recommended for those suffering from diabetes. Aspartame makes diabetes worse along with sugar, while stevia is used to treat it in Germany, and Japan. Individuals suffering from diabetes, hyperglycemia, or obesity, or other serious ailment should consult with a qualified medical doctor prior to using stevia. The sweet leaf as it is often preferred to be used for diabetes, obesity, cavities, hypertension, fatigue, depression, sweet cravings, and infections.

This plant is also thought to be healthy for other things, but most significant for diabetics: increasing the release of insulin and normalizes the response to glucose, particularly in type 2 diabetics, and is also used as a therapeutic aid for hyperglycemia. Stevia handles heat to 390 degrees Fahrenheit so is great for all kinds of cooking recipes and applications. It is also a helpful solution in losing weight due to the fact that it has 0 sugar, 0 calories and has been shown to lower craving for sweets and fatty foods. Stevia is being claimed as a safe selection for a natural sweetener that is an alternative to artificial sweeteners.

There is hardly a day that goes by where I dont view a couple of advertisements for stevia. As stevia becomes more familiar and popular because of advertising, shortly it will become a go to product for everyday use and. It is often available in most super markets as well as on the internet. The natural sweetener has been available in powder form and is now available as in liquid form that is easy to carry and use. Google stevia and view more information about the "sweetleaf".

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