Stevia

For an extra taste of natural sweetness

Stevia is an herb native to Latin America. Also called sweet leaf or sweet herb, its leaves contain stevioside, a compound about 30 times sweeter than sugar. Because stevioside keeps its sweet flavor even when heated, Stevia can be used in baked goods and hot beverages and studies indicate it is unlikely to promote tooth decay like sugar does.

Stevia Facts:

• Healthier alternative to sugar
• Can be used in baked goods and hot beverages
• Won’t cause tooth decay like sugar
• May be useful sugar substitute for diabetics

Supporting Information

• Several studies indicate that Stevia is unlikely to promote tooth decay like sugar does.
• A Danish study published in the February 2000 issue of the Journal Metabolism suggests that Stevia might lower blood sugar by spurring the body to release insulin.