Diabetes and Stevia
Diabetes and Stevia
Stevia (STEE-vee-uh) is a sweet herb that contains trace minerals
and nutrients, when used as a whole leaf. Stevia is 300 times sweeter
than sugar and does not have any negative side effects, including
calories, carbohydrates, tooth decay or Diabetic problems. In fact,
Stevia is the preferred sweeter among diabetics because it does not
raise blood glucose levels
or require insulin to process. Stevia actually normalizes the bodys
response to glucose, making it actual therapy for Diabetics.
Stevia
Stevia
is available in the U.S. in liquid and powder form. Many people believe
that because of political interests around the sugar and artificial
sweetener industry, Stevia has not been used in food preparation. In other
countries, however, Stevia is a heavily used sweetener. In Japan, for
example, Stevia makes up 40-50% of the artificial sweetener market.
In addition to helping to maintain a healthy blood glucose level, Stevia is proven to have the following health benefits:
Stevia is a safe natural sweetener for all people, especially people with diabetes. Until recently, most people had to order Stevia online or purchase it as
special foods stores because it is not widely used in food preparation
or the consumer marketplace.
Ask your doctor for more information about
Stevia and its positive impact on the body.
