Introduction
Stevia is a South American shrub originated from Paraguay whose leaves have been used as a sweetener more than thousands of years by Guarani Indians. He observed that the natives used the plant to make their bitter drinks sweet. Eventually, Bertoni was to be credited with the discovery of a new species; in his honor, stevia is also known as Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni. Ingredients
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main ingredient in stevia are Stevioside and Rebaudioside, and these two ingredients have numerous benefits, most commonly associated with calorie-free and high sweetness potency when compared to table sugar. Stevioside and Rebaudioside-A is proven to be 200-300 times more sweet than sugar. Benefits
Stevia has zero calories, non-toxic, zero carbohydrates and is most beneficial for diabetes, obesity, hypertension, dental cavities, hypo- and hyperglycemia. It is an all-natural, healthy alternative to table sugar and chemical sweeteners such as aspartame and saccharine. Let's free ourselves from calories! Use Stevia today!
