10 Benefits Of Stevia You May Not Know

Stevia’s Background

Stevia is a plant extract which has been used as a sweetener in Asia and South America for hundreds of years. It is known as a natural sweetener and the leaves from the plant could even be described as a primitive form of gum. The extract is actually 200 – 300 times sweeter than sugar, but calorie free.

With obesity constantly on the rise in the US, sugar-dense food and drinks could be partly to blame. Artificial sweeteners are becoming more popular, but some are known for leaving a bitter after taste or for not tasting very similar to sugar …read more