Stevia or Stevia rebaudiana, that natural zero calorie sweetener originates from a plant belonging to the chrysanthemum family and is native to Paraguay, South America. Stevia leaves have been used by the Native American people to sweeten foods and beverages for over 1500 years. Though Stevia has been commonly used to sweeten foods, it often contains a bitter aftertaste. The difference with is the key component of the stevia plant, which is rebaudioside. By taking the best-tasting part of the Stevia plant and this is a brand-new way to experience sweetness, naturally. Also, currently the term ‘Stevia’ is loosely used to define not only the plant but also a number of sweetening products derived from Stevia.
What is STEVIA ??
HEALTH BENEFITS OF STEVIA
Because of its natural origins in the Stevia plant, does not contain any harmful chemicals often found in artificial sweeteners. By replacing sugar with stevia, consumers could potentially decrease caloric intake, helping to reduce obesity and other associated health risks. In a summary, here are key benefits of natural sweetener:
- Reduces blood sugar level.
- Lowers blood pressure
- Ideal for diabetics and health conscious consumers.
- Highly recommended for weight loss programs
- Contains natural trace elements (iron, mangan, calcium, etc.)
- Antibacterial properties – it impedes the growth of bacteria.
- Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-viral and anti-yeast.
- Completely natural – comes from a leaf, not from a lab.
- Great, clean, consistent taste.
- ZERO Calories Sweetener.
- ZERO Carbohydrates.
- ZERO Cholesterol.
- ZERO Chemicals.
- ZERO Glycemic Index
