| We are all aware that sugar is not our friend. | | | | Stevia, called glycoside, (causing the body to pass |
| Sugar increases insulin levels and may lead to a | | | | it through normal channels without raising blood |
| myriad of diseases such as high blood pressure, | | | | sugar) it is an excellent sugar substitute for those |
| heart disease, obesity, inflammation, premature | | | | wishing to lose weight.Research carried out in |
| aging and so on.Artificial sweeteners such as | | | | Japan and South America, clearly demonstrates |
| Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal) and Splenda | | | | the beneficial effects of Stevia in regulating blood |
| come with their own set of debilitating and | | | | sugar levels and supporting the pancreas, reducing |
| damaging effects. These chemical substitutes are | | | | the symptoms of diabetes and hypoglycemia. |
| not the answer for good health or for caloric | | | | Other traditional uses of Stevia are to lower |
| restriction. Aspartame for example has been | | | | elevated blood pressure (hypertension), as a |
| linked to brain cancer, emotional disorders, | | | | digestive aid, to reduces gas and stomach acidity, |
| seizures, and birth defects. More than 75% of all | | | | and inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria |
| non-drug complaints to the FDA are about | | | | that cause gum disease and tooth decay.Stevia is |
| Aspartame. These side effects are but a small | | | | widely used all over the world, from Japan |
| sampling of the 100’s of adverse | | | | (claiming 41% of the sweetener market, including |
| reactions caused by Aspartame.Animal research | | | | sugar), China, Germany, Israel, South Korea and |
| has linked Splenda (succulous) with enlarged liver | | | | so on. And we repeat, with no reports of toxicity. |
| and kidneys, shrunken thymus glands, reduced | | | | In the US, the FDA banned this natural non-caloric |
| growth rate and aborted pregnancies. Available | | | | alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners in |
| only since 1999, the reports of adverse effects | | | | 1991. But, since the passage of the Dietary |
| on humans is beginning to evolve, but understand | | | | Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), |
| that people having adverse reactions may not | | | | Stevia can be sold legally in the United States, but |
| make the connection.Reducing or quitting sugar | | | | only as a "dietary supplement." Why?…Well, |
| altogether is beneficial to good health. Yet, we all | | | | money talks and pockets and influence run |
| know how very hard this is to do. In our house, | | | | deep.Many companies today are using Stevia as a |
| we have consciously reduced sugar to almost | | | | sweetener (whoops! dietary supplement) in |
| nothing. We do however, need a bit of sweetener | | | | nutrition bars, meal replacement drinks, protein |
| on occasion, for example to sweeten lemon aid, | | | | powders, etc. And generally, you don’t |
| ice tea, coffee, whole grain cereal, oatmeal etc. | | | | have to go to the health food store to find |
| We therefore recommend choosing Stevia over | | | | Stevia. Most grocery stores are now stocking it. |
| sugar or artificial sweeteners.What is | | | | If yours does not, just ask. I’m sure they |
| Stevia?Stevia is a non caloric sweetener, an herb, | | | | won’t mind stocking it. Ours |
| native to Paraguay. It has been used as a | | | | didn’t.If you give Stevia a try, be patient, |
| sweetener for centuries in Paraguay and decades | | | | it may not suit you the first few times you try it |
| in Japan without a single complaint regarding | | | | but believe me, soon you’ll wonder why |
| harmful effects. This small green plant bears | | | | you ever used anything else. Stevia is actually |
| leaves which have a delicious and refreshing taste | | | | good for your health! It’s a no brainer! Do |
| that is 10-15 times sweeter than table sugar. | | | | yourself and your family a big favor and try |
| Stevia extracts called steviosides, claim as much | | | | Stevia like our family has. It just may be a health |
| as 200-300 times the sweetness of table | | | | changing experience.Stevia, a sweet reward on |
| sugar.Stevia is a natural dietary supplement which | | | | the road to…TRUE HEALTHY LIVING |
| studies have shown offers a bounty of health | | | | NOW!Due to personal health issues we have been |
| benefits. Here are just some of the nutrients | | | | researching health & fitness for the last five |
| found in the Stevia leaf.Vitamin A & C, | | | | years. The information we have obtained has |
| Phosphorus, Potassium, Riboflavin, Fiber, Protein, | | | | helped us and our family members get off |
| Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, CalciumBecause the human | | | | pharmaceutical drugs and regain a level of health |
| body does not metabolize the sweet compound in | | | | we had never known. |