STEVIA REBAUDIANA
Sweetener and ancestral therapeutic agent.
The Guaraníes Indians call it
"Kaa-hee" or sweet herb, originating from the Amambay Sierra on the frontier between Paraguay and Brazil.
Frequent properties
From consulting a multitude of studies, it can be deduced that STEVIA is and anti-acid, an oral anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic, cardiotonic, digestive, diuretic, sweetening, hypoglycemic, anti-hypertension plant that improves the metabolic and vasodilatory capacity. It has beneficial effects in the absorption of fats and arterial pressure. Other traditional applications, above all in Latin America, include anti-fatigue, the facilitation of the digestive and the gastrointestinal functions, regulating blood sugar levels, as well as providing nutrients to the liver, the pancreas and the spleen.
Externally, it is used for the treatment of marks and spots on the skin, above all in Europe. It also helps to alleviate "false hunger" and helps to promote the general feeling of well-being.
Stevia has the following main advantages:
it is a totally natural and non-synthetic product; the stevioside (the sweetener) is completely calorie-free;
its leaves can be used in their natural state;
thanks to its great sweetening power, only small quantities of products are required;
the plant is non-toxic;
both the leaves and the pure stevioside can be cooked;
it does not leave a bitter aftertaste;
it remains stable when heated up to 200°C;
it cannot be fermented;
it is a flavor enhancer;
it has been clinically approved and is used by man without any negative side-effects;
it is the ideal non-addictive sweetener for children and pregnant women
It has 0 calories, in other words it is totally calorie-free.
It is ideal for diabetics because it regulates the blood sugar levels. In some countries, it is even used in treatment for the improvement of diabetes because it regulates insulin levels.
It is very advisable for weight loss because it reduces the anxiety to eat and by regulating insulin, the body stores fewer fats.
It also reduces the desire or appetite to eat sweets and fats.
Increases the aroma of infusions or foods to which it is added.
It slows down the appearance of plaque or cavities and is therefore used to make dental mouthwashes and as an ingredient in toothpaste. Drops can be added to toothpaste.
It is a soft anti-hypertension agent (it lowers arterial pressure that is too high)
It is slightly diuretic.
That improves the gastrointestinal functions.
It can help in the detoxification of tobacco and alcohol because tea containing Stevia reduces the desire for these two toxins.
It prevents and inhibits the reproduction of infectious bacteria and organisms.
It improves resistance to colds and flu.
It is the ideal substitute for sugar and carbohydrates.
There are no limits to its ingestion. It can be consumed by children, pregnant women, sufferers of phenylketonuria and anyone regardless of gender or age, particularly by people with hyperinsulinemia, loss of sensitivity to insulin, metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes and diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular problems, hypertension and arterial sclerosis, etc..
IT DOES NOT CONTAIN PHENYLALANINE
It is not a medication; it is a food with direct health benefits.
Frequently asked questions 1.How much Stevia is used around the world?
Stevia is a natural product that has been used for centuries by the native Indians of Paraguay. It has been exhaustively studies in dozens of research works around the world, which all conclude that Stevia is completely non-toxic. It has also been consumed with total safety in large quantities (thousands of tons annually) over 25 years.
2.Can Stevia replace sugar in the diet?
Yes. Refined sugar lacks the nutritional benefits and represents "empty" calories. Stevia is much sweeter and doesn't have any of the disadvantages of sugar
3.How sweet is Stevia?
Stevia leaves are 10 to 15 times sweeter than table sugar. The refined extracts of Stevia, which are known as steviosides (the white powder containing 85 - 95% stevioside) are 200 to 300 times sweeter than sugar.
4.Can Stevia replace artificial sweeteners in the diet?
Yes! Artificial sweeteners are toxic, similar to slow-acting poisons and should not be consumed.
5.How many calories does Stevia contain?
Practically zero! Stevia extracts are also considered to be free from calories.
6.Can you cook or bake with Stevia?
Of course! Stevia is stable to heat in a wide variety of culinary applications.
7.What cannot be done with Stevia?
Stevia does not caramelize like sugar. It can also be difficult to make meringues because it does not brown or crystallize like sugar.
Did you know that…?
The concentrate of the Stevia leaf in an aqueous liquid base is very useful as a cosmetic. When applied as a facial mask, it produces a stretching and an effective skin softener; it tenses wrinkles and helps to kill various skin problems, such as acne, seborrhea, dermatitis and eczema.
The secret of Stevia
In 1954, the Japanese began to study Stevia seriously and grow it in greenhouses in Japan. In 1971, a Chinese researcher, Dr. Tei-fu-chen visited Paraguay and was so interested in Stevia that he applied for permanent residence both in Paraguay and in Brazil. Shortly after Dr. Chen started his studies by applying the extraction methods recorded in the manuscripts of the Chinese Emperors, the Japanese began to use Stevia to sweeten pickles, dried foods, dried seafoods, seafoods and meat products, soy sauce, produces, soft drinks, frozen desserts, chewing gums and low-calorie foods. It was the 1970s.
Currently, Stevia is used around the world for its incredible sweetening properties. It has been studied for its potential beneficial effects in diabetics. It has been demonstrated to slow down the growth of dental bacteria and has strong anti-cavity effects. Dozens of research studies have demonstrated that Stevia is a safe product for human use and is currently used as the substitute for sugar and artificial sweeteners.
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Frequent properties