Heres a product in the media. One only has search the word stevia to find hundreds of online sites, posts and forums committed to promoting the acceptance of stevia. Our storyline is new but our information covers years and is the summary from dozens of familiar online sites, blogs and editorials 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 News, 2009. This 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 and food products.
So whats causing this tipping point? There are basically 2 elements. 1. GRAS Stevia (RA97 Extract) allows you to call stevia a natural liquid sweetener. Prior to 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. This is especially true for children’s drinks that amount to only sweetened water. Add these 2 major components and developments and you have a product, whose time has arrived.
Stevia is an herb plant from South American that is naturally several hundred times sweeter than sugar and has no calories. Thats where our unique story gets its tag line: sweeter than sweet. Stevia tastes naturally sweet and is a highly beneficial product that can be consumed in all beverages and foods and it is virtually free of calories, so people watching their weight are in love with this product. Its also great for children, having been reported to prevent tooth decay and cavities. Diabetics are also excited about a natural sweetening alternative.
When it comes to your wellness, for many of us stevia is a great health alternative. Its been documented to not only help reduce obesity, but to also lower blood glucose levels. There are zero known articles of any government agency in any countries showing any public health records whatsoever in connection with its safe use in foods or drinks. 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 side effects from this herb? The isolate key of Stevia, stevioside, is though to be safe and with no side effects. There are no known side effects associated with the use of this natural sweetener reported as of this article.
Diabetics really like stevia also. Sweetleaf as it is often times called, is a great solution for diabetics and is increasingly recommended for those suffering from this ailment. Aspartame makes diabetes worse along with sugar, while stevia is used to aid it in Germany, and Japan. People suffering from diabetes, hyperglycemia, or being over weight, or other serious problems should talk with their physician prior to using stevia. The stevia herb is often a preference to be used in conjunction with diabetes, over weight, tooth decay, high blood pressure, tiredness, depression, sweet cravings, and infections.
This herb is also considered healthy for other reasons, but most importantly for diabetics: stimulating the release of insulin and normalizes the response to glucose, particularly in type 2 diabetes, and is also used as a therapeutic remedy for hyperglycemia. Stevia is heat stable to 390 degrees Fahrenheit so is great for baking and cooking uses. It is also 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 isnt an evening that goes by when I dont watch an ad or 2 for stevia. As a this item becomes more familiar and popularized by promotions, shortly it will become a main stream staple item for everyday use and is available. It is in most grocery stores or internet stores. The natural sweetener has been available in granular form and is now ready as a liquid sweetener, easier to carry and use. Search stevia and learn more about this product.
