ABOUT STEVIA

 A NATURAL CALORIE FREE SWEETNER GOOD FOR DIABETIC

Stevia is the world’s only all natural sweetener with zero calories, zero carbohydrates and a zero glycemic index. Harvested from a plant in the daisy family, stevia provides a truly delicious and healthy alternative to sugar or chemical sweeteners.

The sweet part of the stevia herb is extracted and converted into an intensely sweet powder. This sweet powder is then blended with other all-natural ingredients to create the delicious and healthy sweetener. Native people in Paraguay and other parts of South America have used stevia safely for centuries.

More recently Stevia gained popularity as a sweetener for coffees and teas, but it can sweeten just about anything you like. Because it works so well in cooking and baking, you can easily substitute stevia for sugar in just about any recipe.

Since stevia has zero calories, zero carbohydrates and a zero glycemic index, it is perfect for individuals who cannot or would not like to have their blood glucose levels fluctuate at rapid levels. This includes those with diabetes, hypo/hyperglycemia and anyone looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The glycemic index, or GI, measures how fast a food will raise your blood glucose level. Choosing foods that produce zero fluctuations in blood glucose is an important component for long-term health and reducing your risk of heart disease and diabetes. By helping you reduce your calorie intake and glycemic index, stevia can be a significant contributor to any healthy weight loss plan.

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.

The market of the stevia is increasing day by day in India. The cultivation are is increasing. The processing of stevia leaves has also started in India. A lot of companies are doing product development based on Stevia.