With the onset of summer comes the joy of relaxing on a balcony and enjoying a glass of refreshment. Sounds breezy, right? Well, this summer, let’s try some unique drinks with no sugar. Perhaps, add a bit of Stevia – A sweet and healthy alternative to relish the beverage of your choice. So, the next […]
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Zero Calorie Natural Sweeteners Recently, many zero calorie sweeteners have appeared in the western market . But, most of the people are unaware of these zero calorie natural sweeteners and believe that they are artificial. But, these sweeteners are into use from passed hundreds of years in many countries like West Africa, China and South […]
Can pregnant and breastfeeding women consume stevia sweeteners? Yes. Research has shown that stevia sweeteners are safe for expecting or nursing mothers when consumed as part of a healthful diet. For women who consume foods and beverages containing low-calorie sweeteners, talk to your doctor or RD about consuming the necessary calories and nutrients for your […]
Following are the types of “Steviol Glycosides” found in Stevia Rebaudiana plant, responsible for natural sweetness in the Stevia leaves. Stevioside Rebaudioside A Rebaudioside C Dulcoside A Rebaudioside B Rebaudioside D Rebaudioside E
Stevia is much sweeter than sugar, so adding the same amount of stevia to a recipe that was always created with sugar,will result in a dish that is too sweet. Stevia is stable at temperatures up to 392° Fahrenheit (200° Celsius) making it an ideal sugar substitute for many recipes. Does Stevia Taste and Perform […]
Rebaudioside A (Reb A) is one the steviol glycosides found in Stevia plant leaves that is responsible for the sweetness present in its leaves. It is 250 to 300 times sweeter than the normal cane sugar. It is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use as a general purpose sweetener in the U.S. so may […]
Below are some of the steps to grow Stevia plants nearby you! 1. Sow three or four stevia seeds in each pot. Press the seeds firmly onto the surface of the peat mixture. 2. Arrange the starter pots near south-facing window or outdoors inside a lightly shaded cold frame. 3. Water the stevia seeds twice […]
Stevia extract is enriched with enormous nutrients which is beneficial for Hair Care. The anti microbial properties of Stevia extract helps in reducing, eliminating and preventing dandruff and further preventing skin allergies and ailments. It gives luster to the hair. That is why, it is beneficial for people having dandruff, dry scalp, dull, dry and thin hair […]
The plant Stevia has been used for more than 1,500 years by the Guarani peoples of South America, who called it ka’a he’ê “sweet herb”. The leaves have been used traditionally for hundreds of years in both Brazil and Paraguay to sweeten local teas and medicines as a “sweet treat”. In 1899, Swiss botanist Moises Santiago Bertoni, while conducting […]
