Stevia

Description

Facts about Stevia

• Stevia is also known as Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni, it is a part of the sunflower family. According to a survey there is 150 species of stevia, all native to North and South America.
• Stevia is classified as “Zero Calories Sweetener”, as it contain almost negligible calories.
• It has shown potential health benefits as a sugar alternative for people with diabetes.
• Stevia and erythritol that have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and do not appear to pose any health risks when used in moderation.
• Stevia is 200-300 times sweeter than normal table sugar.

Stevia Uses:

Stevia can be used as an alternative of normal sugar or you can say table sugar. Mostly stevia is used in desserts, beverages and in dietary supplements. And in some countries like India, US, china and Japan it is primarily found in table sugar product and reduces calories as sugar substitutes.

Here are some common uses of Stevia:

• Desserts
• Ice-cream
• Milk
• Tea
• Coffee
• Sauces
• Jam
• Peanut Butter
• Yogurt
• Pickled Food
• Candies
• Chewing Gums
• Bread
• Prepared Vegetables

Health Benefits of Stevia:

By using Stevia or products made by stevia you can enjoy many health benefits. As we all know Stevia is sweet in nature and it is known as “zero caloric Sweetener”. By replacing Stevia with table sugar it may help in fat loose and in diabetes and many more diseases.

Benefits of Stevia are as follow:

1. Good for diabetes: Stevia contains natural sweetening properties that can be altered with sugar. Owing to all these health benefits, it is good for diabetics. Here are also some added benefits of stevia like it does not contain calories and carbohydrates. In addition to this, it is no effect on the insulin or blood glucose level. People with diabetics must add this natural herb in their diet.
2. Helps in weight control: There are many causes of weight gain like no physical exercise, stress, junk food, unhealthy diet routine etc. And there is one big factor and that is intake of added sugar which is average 16% of our diet, you can replace it by Stevia.

Stevia contains no sugar and very few, if any, calories. It can be part of a well-balanced diet to help reduce energy intake without sacrificing taste.

3. Reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer: Stevia is filled with many antioxidants compound like kaempferol.

According to several studies kaempferol helps in reducing the risk of pancreatic cancer.

4. Blood Pressure: According to Study of 2003, the study suggested that stevia plant might have cardio tonic action. Cardio tonic action normalize blood pressure and regulate the heartbeat.

5. Allergies: It is found that steviol glycosides are not reactive and are not mobilized to reactive compounds as well. Because of this reason, there are lesser chances of Stevia causing any skin or body allergy.

Note:

It is advised that in case of pregnancy and breast cancer and breast feeding please consult your physician first and then consume.