Tuesday, November 28, 2006

What is Stevia?

Stevia is processed from the herbal plant “Stevia Rebaudiana”. When refined into a white powder extract (stevioside), Stevia becomes 200-300 times sweeter than sugar creating an intense effect upon the taste buds without raising blood sugar levels and contains no carbs or calories. Research indicates that both diabetics and persons suffering from hypoglycemia may use Stevia.

Benefits of Stevia:

1. Stevia is almost calorie-free.
2. It prevents cavities.
3. It does not trigger a rise in blood sugar.
4. It does not feed yeast or other microorganisms such as candida which can cause vaginal infection to diabetics.
5. It increases energy and aids digestion by stimulating the pancreas.