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The main advantages associated with the use of stevia(2)
5. May reduce high blood pressureSome of the glycosides in stevia extract have been found to dilate blood vessels and increase sodium excretion, both of which help maintain healthy blood pressure levels.A study in Clinical Therapeutics showed that taking capsules containing 500 mg of stevioside thre
The main advantages associated with the use of stevia(1)
1. May have anti-cancer abilitiesIn 2012, the Journal of Nutrition and Cancer highlighted a groundbreaking laboratory study that showed for the first time that stevia extract could help kill breast cancer cells. Steviosides were observed to enhance cancer cell apoptosis (cell death) and reduce certa
How to use the different types of stevia
Stevia sweetener is available online or at most local grocery shops in powder and liquid form. Remember: the best stevia contains no additives, including other sweeteners, and should be USDA certified organic and non-GMO.For green leaf (technically considered a supplement in the US, not a food), try
The 7 benefits of stevia and how to use the different types of stevia(2)
When it comes to the options available today, it is important to know that not all stevia sweeteners are created equal. In fact, there have been concerns in recent years about counterfeit stevia or products containing harmful ingredients, which may be one reason why the FDA has been slow to approve
The 7 benefits of stevia and how to use the different types of stevia(1)
The stevia plant has been used for over 1500 years by people living in South America, including the Guarani people of Brazil and Paraguay, who call it ka'a he'ê, meaning 'sweet herb'.These indigenous people of South America like to use this calorie-free sugar substitute in their maté teas, both as m
