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THE NATURAL, HEALTHY SWEETENERBy Kelly Hayford, C.N.C., Copyright © 2005
Stevia is a wise choice when it comes to concentrated sweeteners, as it has the least affect on one’s blood sugar. Some of them are preserved in a small amount of alcohol. This evaporates out when baked or added to tea, so you will not taste it.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT STEVIA:
~ 1 ~ Stevia is a natural herbal sweetener that actually helps regulate blood sugar.
~ 2 ~ Stevia is great for diabetics, hypoglycemics and anyone trying to kick the sugar habit.
~ 3 ~ Stevia is a wonderful aid to anyone trying to lose weight as it has no calories and, when consumed regularly, reduces cravings for sweet and fatty foods.
~ 4 ~ Stevia also lowers elevated blood pressure, boosts the immune system, improves digestion and is beneficial to the skin.
~ 5 ~ Stevia products vary widely, so if you have tried one and didn't like it - try another brand! (There are a couple that are a bit nasty, quite honestly.)
~ 6 ~ Stevia can be found in the supplement section of the natural foods stores, purchased online or from muliti-level marketing companies.
~ 7 ~ My two favorite brands are available from Young Living Essential Oils and the Sunrider company. Stevia Glycerite by NOW is also a good choice, available at health food stores.
~ 8 ~ If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It: The No Non-sense Guide to an Eating- for-Health Lifestyle, Stevia Rebaudiana and Baking with Stevia, all contain more information about stevia, as well as tips for usage and recipes.
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