Sugar Substitute ~ Stevia rebaudiana Seeds

Stevia rebaudiana Seeds

Stevia is well known for its quality as a sweetener, it is said that only one leaf is needed for keeping the mouth sweet for hours. It was first discovered by native South American people. The place where Stevia has been most successful is Japan where this amazing and exotic plant has almost substituted sugar in the food market.

There are many benefits of ingesting Stevia instead of other sweeteners. It is 100% natural and holds no threat for diabetic people, reduces obesity and has been used successfully in the treatment of several different health problems like diabetes, gingivitis, acne, digestion related problems, and others. It is the perfect ingredient for accomplishing effective diets without having to give up on the sweet flavor that many people enjoy.

This incredibly sweet plant is very special since it can come as a substitution for sucrose, an ingredient which has made many people addicted; however Stevia contains no calories at all and when extracting the main components of the plant, acquiring a Stevia extract, its sweetness can be up to 350 times sweeter than sugar! Also, there is nothing chemical about Stevia herb, unlike other artificial sweeteners which are so common nowadays but that only bring health problems if continuously used for long periods of time.