Cassy Janine
“Stevia, the natural food sweetener,” this is how they usually define stevia. It is now very well known in our place because of the health benefits that one can get from it.
Stevia is said to be a chrysanthemum family member. It was originated from South America before it was spread throughout other countries. It is a small plant with sweet leaf that is an alternative for low-calorie food. It is now high in demand due to the rise number of health conscious people.
Okay, I researched the top 5 benefits of stevia which I am to share with you. Aside from no-calorie content, STEVIA is….
- It is proven that it has many antioxidant content like flavanoids, triterpenes, and tannins.
- Of course, it is best for those who want to LOSS WEIGHT and/or maintain their perfect figure.
- It also lowers blood pressure.
- It prevents heart diseases. Stevia has stevioside which is said to lowers the level of cholesterol in our body.
- Prevents the risks of diabetes. Because of the stevioside content of the stevia, it helps lowers the level of blood sugar by 18% if stevia leaf is used daily.
Stevia Is Usually Use As A Sugar Substitute
In place of table sugar, stevia can be use as a sweetener of your favorite beverages and foods like coffee, homemade lemonade, tea, cold or hot cereal, and on yogurt. Nowadays, there’s a lot of powderized stevia product worldwide in your grocery stores. You may buy one to use but make sure it is natural or without preservatives.
Stevia is used in our home, too, and I grow it. It is a major ingredient in the diabetic zucchini bread that I love making. I started making it that way for our pastor, who is diabetic, and it tastes so good that I make it that way for us, too. We also use stevia to sweeten our coffee.
Hi, Rex.Thank you for sharing. How I wish I could make one of that diabetic zucchini bread on my own. I’m not good in baking. he he. Yes, stevia is very good with those diabetic individuals.
Now I know Stevia…Good job Cassy 🙂
Yeah, now you know. Hehe. Thanks, master Trafalgar.
Nyay don’t call me master…I’m just an average when compare to the extraordinaires…haha
Hmm,. I will call you as I wanted. Lol. Kidding. What will I call you then, Boss?
Nyahaha just simply Traf…simplicity is the best policy lol
Had no idea there was a food sweetener by the name of Stevia! LMBO! I’m not really into sweet stuff. I trained my sweet tooth cravings to tame like a horse. LMBO!
Oh..I see. Well, that’s very good then, for your health but try to use stevia. Don’t worry it’s good for your body. Lol.
The benefits as beautiful as the flowers.
It is, Albert and as beautiful as the writer. Lol.
Right! You are very right and I really agree!
He he.. Thanks so much.
Wow! Thanks for the information. I bookmarked this
I’m so glad you liked my post. Thanks for reading.
A very informative post and nice pictures. Thanks for sharing!
Hi, Panamagirl. Thanks for reading. It’s my pleasure sharing them to you.
Growing it at home in a garden or pot has another benefit, it’s a delightful plant to own. Good to see the benefits highlighted here.
Yes, Robert. We actually have it also at home. My mom grow it in pot because we don’t have enough space for a garden at home.
And it has a pretty little bloom. Very cool trivia!
Thanks, Carol. I captured it in my mom’s small garden. She has her own stevia plant.
Wish my late father had known about this. He was diabetic and used saccharin. I was curious so I tried one of his tablets one time in my drink. YUK!!! Then, later on, they publish something saying it causes cancer. Well, my dad never got cancer and he used it for years. I just don’t know how he could tolerate the taste.
Never heard of that saccharin, sorry. ? Maybe your dad used to it already. I hope he is already well enough after using that saccharin. Try to introduce him Stevia.
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Thanks, saraali.☺☺
I have seen that growing wild here and never knew what it was. Great post.
Now you know…hehe.??Am happy that I was able to impart something to you.