Stevia has no calories, so it does 0 calories per gram. Stevioside is stable at a temperature of 95 ° C. This makes it suitable as a sweetener for boiled and baked goods. Stevioside is stable between a pH of 3 to 9. Stevioside is not fermentable and colors are not brown like sugar, even though there are 180 different species of the stevia plant Stevia rebaudiana only has a sweet taste. The concentration in the leaves is about 15%. At the time authorized the use of stevioside in Brazil, Paraguay and Japan. Import and trade of plants or parts of the plant (also in powder form) is prohibited in the EU (Directive in February 2000).

Quote from Professor Jan Geuns who leads the lab for Functional Biology, KULeuven

“Compared to sugar stevia has almost no negative aspects.” The benefits of stevioside as a dietary supplement to replace sugar are great. It is stable, meaning that the chemical structure even at high temperatures does not change. Sugar does this: it is caramelised if you bake, which makes various carcinogenic substances. Caramelization is a commonly used in the food, but it is silent about the consequences like death. ”

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Natural sweeteners are known for being safer alternatives to artificial sweeteners across the market, and it will not spoil a diet. Cravings, elevated cancer risk, gastrointestinal problems, kidney and livers problems, and increased fat storage are well known issues associated with artificial sweeteners, but stevia has none of these side effects. Stevia leaf can be found in many health food stores, or online, and it can be used to bake

healthy foods, and sweeten coffee tea, or drink mixes. The extract is much sweeter by volume than refined sugar, and it doesn't give food an unusual flavor like other sugar alternatives. The no calorie sweetener market in most western countries are dominated by dangerous, diet harming sugar substitutes, but stevia is about to make a large impact on the market considering it can naturally sweeten with no side effects.

All you health conscious people can now enjoy your favorite foods without worrying too much about the calorie intake.

One such recipe of Stevia Chocolate Chip Cookies is listed below:

Yield: About 4 dozen

    * 2 cups all-purpose flour

    * 3/4 teaspoon sea salt

    * 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

    * 1 egg

    * 1/2 teaspoon white stevia powder

    * 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring

    * 1 cup salted butter, softened

    * 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips

   1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet and set aside.*

   2. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder, and set aside.

   3. Place the egg, stevia, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl, and beat well with a wooden spoon or an electric hand-held mixer. Slowly add the butter, continuing to beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

   4. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well with a wooden spoon after each addition. Fold in the chocolate chips.

   5. Drop heaping teaspoons of batter on the cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.

Enjoy!!!!!!!

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Stevia is a non-toxic antioxidant.In 2006, the World Health Organization released a statement confirming that stevia is non-toxic, causing neither cancers nor birth defects. This single fact puts stevia health benefits miles ahead of the competition. A   study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry showed it to be rich in the type of antioxidants that repair cancer-causing DNA damage. In Japan, stevia has safely been used in foods and soft drinks for over twenty years.

 
Stevia sweetener may just be the perfect sugar substitute. Unlike artificial sweeteners, this is an all natural and extremely sweet herb, which may promote an individual’s overall health. Furthermore, stevia is available everywhere and recommended by many health food critics as well.

So all you health conscious people can now enjoy your favorite foods without worrying too much about the calorie intake.

Natural sweeteners are derived from fruits, vegetables, and mushrooms and are referred to as sorbitol and xylitol. Polyols are non-sugar sweeteners and known as "sugar alcohols."

Natural sweeteners have few or no calories.These sweeteners allow diabetics to enjoy a wider variety of foods; therefore enabling them to maintain stable glucose levels. Sugar substitutes do affect glucose levels but are slower acting than sugar and allows diabetics to more easily control their blood sugar levels.

The natural sweeteners are useful in weight loss diets as they reduce the number of calories in food. The less calories, the less energy it takes to lose weight.When consumed in moderation, these sweeteners are considered to be quite safe.

As a natural sweetener,Stevia powder is continuing to gain in popularity as a sugar substitute. Once relegated to natural food stores, it is now strongly competing in grocery stores as a healthier option for those desiring a low calorie sweetener. Just as honey and sugar have different tastes and sweetening characteristics, the same is true when comparing stevia powder to sugar. Stevia's taste will not be quite the same as sugar but has its  unique flavor. It is a flavor that is becoming well loved across the world.

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Nutrition, healthy eating, and exercise are all important factors in most weight loss programs. Stevia can also be easily integrated into any weight loss program as an alternative to sugar.  Since stevia is sugarless and contains no or less calories, it can aide in lowering an individuals daily calorie intake. Calorie reduction and increased exercise, generally makes weight loss easier to sustain for the long term.  For example, on a 2000 calorie diet, if an individual can reduce his/her calorie intake to 1500 calories per day, they can generally lose a pound per week.

Moreover, Stevia powder,is many times sweeter than sugar. Therefore the amount of stevia powder needed is minimal to achieve the same sweetness created by a much larger amount of sugar. Refined stevia products are generally several hundred times sweeter than sugar.

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Stevia is of the Composite family, related to lettuce, marigold and chicory. It was "Officially" discovered in the late 19th century by Dr. Moises Santiago Bertoni. He was given samples of the plant and he reported that one small piece of the leaf will keep the mouth sweet for an hour". He named the plant Stevia Rebuadiani Bertoni in honor of a Paraguayan chemist name Rebaudi. Bertoni found that the Guarani Indians had been

using the leaves of the plant to sweeten bitter teas and as a sweet treat.

Benefit of stevia:

*Stevia does not have the neurological or renal side effects of some of the artificial sweeteners.

*Stevia possess anti-fungal and anti-bacterial property also in addition to its other versatile uses. It can be safely used in herbal medicines, tonics for diabetic patients and also in the daily usage products like

mouthwashes, and tooth pastes.

*Mild Stevia leaf tea offers excellent relief for an upset stomach.

*On topical application, Stevia extracts have therapeutic effect on acne, dermatitis, eczema and seborrhea. When placed directly on cuts and wounds, it has shown rapid healing without scarring.

Stevia, also known as STEVIA REBAUDIANA belongs to the Chrysanthemum Family. Stevia rebaudiana is a small perennial growing up to 65-80 cm tall, with sessile, oppositely arranged leaves. Different species of Stevia contain several potential sweetening compounds, with Stevia rebaudiana being the sweetest of all. Stevia is a semi-humid subtropical plant that can be grown easily like any other vegetable crop even in the kitchen garden. The soil should be in the pH range of 6.5- 7.5; well-drained red soil and sandy loam soil. Saline soils should be avoided to cultivate this plant.

Diterpene Glycoside is the group of natural sweeteners that have been extracted from Stevia. The leaves of wild Stevia plants contain 0.3 % dulcoside, 0.6% rebaudioside C, 3.8 % rebaudioside A and 9.1 % stevioside.

Some characterstics of Stevia:

* Sugarless with no calories

* Will not effect blood sugar levels like sugar does.

* 100% Natural

* 250 to 300 times sweeter than sugar

* Heat stable to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit)

* Non-fermentable

* Flavor enhancer

* Plaque retardant Anti-caries (prevents cavities)

* Recommended for diabetics

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A tiny herb, just about three feet in height, now brings a new ray of hope for diabetics, as it is said to be a major source of bio-sweetener for the rapidly growing food market.

Stevia is the world's only all-natural sweetener with zero calories, zero carbohydrates and a zero glycemic index. These attributes make stevia a good alternative to sugar or chemical sweeteners. Especially popular as a sweetener for coffees and teas, Stevia can also be used in cooking and baking, helping you reduce your calorie intake and stay healthy.

Native Americans in Paraguay have safely used stevia for hundreds of years, valuing the herbal sweetener not only for its delicious taste but also for its medicinal healing properties. Stevia is believed to be of immense help in treating obesity, as it contains zero calories, and reduces craving for sweet and fatty food. Preliminary research says that stevia can reset the hunger mechanism in people, as it has the ability to clear the communication pathway between stomach and brain, thereby reducing huger sensations faster.

Stevia has also been used extensively as a sweetener in Japan, where it has been the calorie-free sweetener of choice for more than three decades. Meanwhile the product continues to gain popularity amongst health conscious people in America, where it can be found in dietary supplement items, protein drinks, energy bars, aromatherapy steam showers and a wide range of teas.

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The herb, ‘Stevia’, better known as the honey plant, is a native of Paraguay, and has the potential to develop as a major source of bio-sweetener in the market. Stevia leaves have been used by Guarani Indians in Paraguay as a soothing tonic for stomach ailments and as a healing concentrate when cooked in water.

Being a good sugar substitute, Stevia is good for those on a diet-plan. Studies have revealed that Stevia is a natural, anti-bacterial and anti-viral agent also. It has also shown promising results in tackling high blood pressure. Steviosides, the intensely sweet glycosides, produced within the leaves make the extract of this herb is about 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar. Research has indicated that as the body does not digest or metabolize these intensely sweet glycosides, they are not converted into glucose in the body and hence have a glycemic index of zero. Therefore, Stevia is a valuable sweetening source for patients with sugar restrictions and hypoglycemia.

Stevia leaves contain numerous all-natural nutrients that help regulate blood sugar, including chromium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3(Niacin).

Stevia is found in consumer products across the world, particularly Japan, China and South America. Drinks, candies and gum sweetened with stevia are produced by most major food companies in Japan.