Medicinal Herbs of the Rainforest--Stevia

STEVIA
Stevia rebaudiana bertoni

PROPERTIES/ACTIONS:
Natural sweetener, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Antifungal

COMMON NAMES:
Sweet Leaf of Paraguay

PHYTOCHEMICALS:
Aluminum, Ascorbic-acid, Beta-carotene, Calcium, Chromium, Cobalt, Dulcosides, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Rebaudiosides, Riboflavin, Selenium, Silicon, Sodium, Steviol, Stevioside, Thiamin, Zinc

White Stevia Powder - 4 oz

NuNaturals produces many different forms of Stevia Extract. All of these products contain Stevia Extract standardized for a minimum of 90% steviosides. This pure Stevia Extract has virtually eliminated some of the undesirable strong flavors which the unextracted powdered leaf has. This creates a superior product that will not overpower the beverages or foods that you add Stevia extract to when used as a dietary supplement. You will use less NuNaturals Stevia because it is stronger than most Stevia products on the market. You will love using NuNaturals' Stevia Extract.White Stevia Powder uses maltodextrin which is a food grade carbohydrate derived from corn. It is tasteless, so it is the perfect medium to use to use with the extract. It is added to make it easier to measure the Stevia Extract. This form is perfect for sprinkling on cereal, yogurt as well as mixing in beverages. One quarter to three quarters of a teaspoon is the recommended serving. White Stevia Powder comes in a 4 oz, 12 oz bottle and 50 or 100 ct packets.

The dried leaves of Stevia contain the natural compounds Stevioside and Rebaudioside, which are estimated to be between 200 to 400 times sweeter than sugar. But unlike sugar, Stevia sweetens without calories! It does not promote toothe decay. This is probably due to the high content of flouride and other minerals.

Stevia has been used by the native South Americans to treat diabetes, because of its ability to lower the blood sugar level. They also use it to treat high blood pressure.

This natural sweetener is used legally in South America, China and Japan, where it has undergone extensive safety testing. Found to be safe, without any health risk, Stevia is widely used as a food additive in candy, soft drinks and ice cream, rather than sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Stevia is currently available in the United States, only as a dietary supplement or skin care formula.

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