Fifteen times sweeter than sugar with no calories, the ancient supersweet herb Stevia rebaudiana has a glycemic index of zero. Stevioside, a natural extract of the stevia leaf is 300 times sweeter than sugar.
Unlike nutrient empty synthetic sugar substitutes, stevia is loaded withVitamins and Minerals (magnesium, niacin, riboflavin, zinc, chromium and selenium).
Benefits
Recent studies have shown that stevioside is not only safe, but it has been shown to reduce the incidence of breast tumor and kidney damage when consumed on a long term basis.
Stevioside is highly stable to both heat and acid.
The FDA does not permit stevia to be marketed as a food additive, only as a dietary supplement. it faces strong opposition by the artificial sweetener and sugar industry in the United States.
Clinical studies have shown that stevia and stevioside are not just safe, non-caloric, intensely sweet herbal supplements, but stevia may have the ability to:
- lower and balance blood sugar levels
- support the pancreas and digestive system
- protect the liver
- combat infectious micro-organisms
Unlike traditional sucrose based sweeteners, stevioside does not promote tooth decay. In fact, it inhibits the growth of Streptococcus mutans bacteria associated with promoting tooth decay.
Types of Stevia
- ground stevia leaf
- stevia extract
- stevioside
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