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Stevia, Sweeter than Sweet- Published Sept. 2009
Talk about a product in the news.
One only has to Google the word "stevia" to find hundreds
of websites, blogs and forums dedicated to advancing
stevia. Our storyline is unique but our research is
the essence from dozens of popular online sites
dedicated to advancing stevia as a natural sweetener.
Stevia is most recently rumored to
be poised to save the beverage industries sagging sales
as reported in Beverage New,09. Stevia natural
sweetener enhances flavorings and that is expected to be
the tipping point to mainstream, and serving as a
catalyst to a flavoring revolution for flavored water
and all other bottled beverages as well.
So what’s behind a tipping point
anyway? There are basically two components. 1. GRAS
Stevia ( RX97 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 that’s a big deal. 2. Consumers are
finally learning that we’re 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. That’s where our unique
storyline gets its headline: sweeter than sweet. Stevia
tastes naturally sweet and stevia is considered a highly
beneficial product that can be used in all beverages and
foods. Stevia is virtually free of calories, so people
watching their weight are in love with stevia. Stevia
is 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. It’s been
reported to both help to reduce obesity as well as to
lower levels of blood sugar. There are no known reports
of any government agency in any countries indicating any
public health concern whatsoever in connection with the
use of stevia in foods. Stevia has 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.
Here’s 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 Splenda and NutraSweet. The
sweetness of Stevia is much different compared to the
sweetness of other natural sweeteners, sugar, or
artificial sweeteners, but 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. 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 referred to
is reported to be used for diabetes, obesity, cavities,
hypertension, fatigue, depression, sweet cravings, and
infections.
Stevia is also considered healthy
for other reasons, but most importantly for diabetics:
stevia stimulates the release of insulin and normalizes
the response to glucose, particularly in type 2
diabetes, and is also used a therapeutic remedy for
hyperglycemia. Stevia is heat stable to 392 degrees
Fahrenheit so is great for baking and cooking. Stevia
is a helpful aid in weight loss due to the fact that it
contains no sugar, no calories and has been shown to
reduce craving for sweets and fatty foods. Stevia is
being touted as a safe and natural sweetener that is an
alternative to artificial sweeteners.
There isn’t a day that goes by when
I don’t see an advertisement or two for stevia
sweeteners. As a product like stevia becomes more
familiar and popularized by advertising campaigns,
shortly it will become a main stream product and staple
for everyday use. Stevia products are available in most
grocery stores as well as online stores. Stevia has
been available in powder form and is now available as a
liquid sweetener, easier to carry and use. Google
stevia and learn more about the sweet leaf or buy
products available online: stevia-liquidsweetener.com
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