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This Stevia is a whole leaf milled powder, not an extract or an isolated chemical of the plant so it doesn’t leave a bitter aftertaste. The Stevia leaves are 30 times sweeter than sugar yet are lower in calories, carbohydrates & glycemic index.
A native herb to Paraguay, Stevia leaves have been used as a natural sweetener for centuries. Stevia naturally contains glycosides: an element that tastes sweet to the tongue, but contains no sugars, calories, or carbohydrates. Amazingly, studies have shown Stevia to taste 300 times sweeter than sugar, yet this supplement has no effect on insulin levels, while also aiding the pancreas and supporting digestion. We offer this natural herb in a traditional unprocessed powder form, just as indigenous cultures have used for centuries to sweeten their teas, drinks, and recipes.
Source and Processing
A product of India, our Stevia is made from the whole leaves of the Stevia herb. Once the leaves are collected, they are low-temperature dried and milled into a fine powder at low temperatures to protect the nutrients of the plant. The milling process rarely gets above 100 degrees. Our Stevia is 100% organic, vegan, kosher, gluten-free and raw.
Benefits
As a sweetener, Stevia is best for people with blood sugar issues or desire to the lower the glycemic index of their diet. Because the human body does not metabolize the sweet glycosides (they pass right through the normal elimination channels) from the leaf, the body obtains no calories from Stevia. Processed forms of pure Stevia can be 70-400 times sweeter than sugar. Whether these products are called Stevia, Stevioside, Rebaudioside, Stevia Extract, or Stevia Concentrate, if they are in their pure unadulterated form they do not adversely affect blood glucose levels and may be used freely by both diabetics and hypoglycemics. For people with blood sugar, blood pressure or weight problems, Stevia is the most desirable sweetener. Stevia is known as a natural alternative to artificial sweeteners.
Stevia also has many benefits as a dietary supplement. Scientific research has indicated that Stevia effectively regulates blood sugar and brings it toward a normal balance. It is sold in some South American countries as an aid to people with diabetes and hypoglycemia. Obviously each individual's condition is different and such experimentation should be done under the supervision of a qualified physician.
Studies have also indicated that Stevia tends to lower elevated blood pressure but does not seem to affect normal blood pressure. It also inhibits the growth and reproduction of some bacteria and other infectious organisms, including the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease. This may help explain why users of Stevia enhanced products report a lower incidence of colds and flu and why it has such exceptional qualities when used as a mouthwash or added to toothpaste.
Stevia is an exceptional aid in weight loss and weight management because it contains no calories and reduces one's craving for sweets and fatty foods. Preliminary research data indicates that Stevia may actually reset the hunger mechanism in people where the pathway between the hypothalamus and the stomach has become obstructed. If so, Stevia would help people to feel satiated sooner, helping them to eat less.
Other benefits of adding Stevia to the daily diet include improved digestion and gastrointestinal function, soothed upset stomachs and quicker recovery' from minor illness. Users have also reported that drinking Stevia tea or Stevia enhanced teas helped to reduce their desire for tobacco and alcoholic beverages.
Suggested Uses
- Mix in drinks or tea
- Blend into smoothies or yogurt
- Sugar Substitute
Disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, nor is this information meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Keywords: stevia, raw stevia, low-glycemic, low carb, sweetener, diabetic, sugar, raw, certified organic, low calorie, diet
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