By: Ruth Tan | 2010-04-01 | Nutrition Is natural Stevia better than controversial artificial sweeteners, which have been linked to serious health concerns? 300 times sweeter than table sugar, stevia is a natural extract derived from the bushy South American stevia rebaudiana shrub. As studies point to sugar-sweetened beverages such as sodas and fruit drinks as being a bigger culprit than food when it comes to weight gain, manufacturers are briskly infusing this no-fat, no-calorie sweetener into more and more drinks so as to claim more "natural" and healthier products. read more
By: Catherine Cheng | 2011-02-10 | Weight Loss Stevia weight loss, and burning fat with this natural sweetener, are two topics I love discussing with my weight loss clients. It's a secret weapon that Asian women have used for decades to enjoy sweets and great desserts while still losing weight fast. Let's find out how you can benefit from this ancient leaf and why it works so well to get skinny! read more
By: Type Free Diabetes | 2010-10-04 | Diseases and Conditions Diabetics use several types of sweeteners as sugar alternatives. These sweeteners are sometimes natural, such as Stevia and fruit juice. read more
By: Type Free Diabetes | 2010-10-04 | Diabetes Diabetics use several types of sweeteners as sugar alternatives. These sweeteners are sometimes natural, such as Stevia and fruit juice. read more
By: foodadditive | 2011-09-15 | Home brewing pure white color, no peculiar smell, the development prospect is the new sugar source. Stevia is the world have found and the ministry of health and the light industry in our country the approval of the most close to use natural low calorific value of sucrose taste sweeteners. read more
By: Dr.S.K.Bakshi | 2010-11-28 | Supplements Stevia Rebaudiana, A sweet herb from Paraguay is gaining global importance as a natural zero calorie sweetener. The leaves of the plant are being used as it is and also in the form of the pure extract, in soft drinks, baked goods, pickles, fruit juices, jams and jellies, candies, yogurts, pastries, chewing gum, sherbets, toothpaste and tobacco products for imparting sweet taste. . The intense sweetness of the leaves is due to presence of chemical compound called steviosides (150 to 300 times read more
By: jonleung | 2010-12-27 | Health & Fitness Stevia, also known as sweet leaf, sugar plant, or sugar leaf, is an herb which grows natively in tropical and subtropical South America, but is currently grown all over the world. The plant grows like a shrub, only reaching a height of about four feet, and can be cultivated rather easily because of its natural insect repelling qualities. read more
By: Jon Alkire | 2010-03-29 | Nutrition Stevia is a no-calorie alternative to sugar that is being used by beverage companies, in baked goods and cooking as well. This opens up a whole new world of possibilities for these sweet leaves. read more
By: CHTee | 2011-04-03 | Health & Fitness Many individuals resort to a regimen of particular diets after they plan on reducing excess weight to realize their desired physique weight. read more
By: David Clemen | 2011-03-31 | Diet There are many alternatives on the market today to sugar for a sweetener. What are the pros and cons of these new sweeteners? read more
By: Adie Brown | 2011-09-07 | Nutrition Manufacturers have been claiming that natural sweeteners have benefits galore. They say that natural sweeteners do not only inspire better life, but also help maintain carbohydrates. read more
By: Bharat Book Bureau | 2011-01-18 | Business Bharatbook added a new report on "Rebaudioside - A Market Analysis" covers the major market trend, growth drivers, the opportunities in the Rebaudioside Market. read more
By: Jon Alkire | 2010-03-29 | Nutrition For centuries different cultures have been using Stevia as a sweetener in beverages and foods. The FDA has granted GRAS status to Stevia, opening a new world of possibilities for the no calorie sweet leaf. read more
By: Josh Schlottman | 2010-03-27 | Nutrition Your mother was right. But sugar is going to do more than just rot your teeth. In fact it can have drastic effects on your body and can actually cause you to gain weight, lack of energy and be more susceptible to disease. read more