Now Stevia Extract Powder (Organic) - 113g

STEVIA - THE NATURAL SWEETENER

Stevia rebaudiana is a small shrub native to Paraguay and Brazil, where it has a long history of use among the Guarani Paraguayan Indians. Stevioside is the component of stevia that has been attributed to the unique qualities of this traditional herbal product.

Now Foods has concentrated the stevoides in this product and packaged it in convenient single serving packets.

The stevia plant is most widely used a non-sugar sweetener in a variety of foods and drinks. Stevia has no calories and does not affect blood sugar like most natural sweeteners (sugar and honey).

The active constitutes in Stevia include various glycosides, particularly stevoside, are what give stevia its unique sweetness. Stevoside is between 100 and 200 times sweeter than sugar.

Use Stevia For Almost Anything, Including:

-Coffee and Tea
-Soups, Stews and Sauces
-Muffins, Cookies and Baked goods
-Preserves
-Hot or cold cereals
-Pudding and juices

...or whatever you desire!

Stevia can sweeten almost any food or drink with no added calories, no carbohydrates, no tooth decay and is diabetic and hypoglycemic safe. Stevia nourishes the pancreas and does not raise blood glucose levels, making it not only safe for diabetics but also beneficial. Since there are no calories or carbohydrates, stevia is an excellent weight loss aid. It does not cause the negative side effects often reported with the use of artificial sweeteners. Adding stevia to your diet on a regular basis has been reported to help minimize hunger sensations, cravings for sweets or fatty foods, aide in digestion, decrease hypertension without effecting normal blood pressure, stabilize blood glucose levels, shorten recovery time from cold and flu and aid in addictions to tobacco and alcohol. When used in toothpaste or mouthwash, cavities and gum disease is reduced due to its antibacterial properties.