Tag: Stevia

Alkaline diets are becoming increasingly popular with health-conscious people around the world because of their health effects. Alkaline diets are known for enhancing immune...

Refined sugar is linked to a host of health disorders. Opt for all-natural alternatives instead. Honey is nutrient-rich and prevents gastrointestinal infections. Maple syrup is rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Coconut sugar manages blood sugar, promotes gut health, and prevents intestinal disorders. Dates boost immune function, aid weight loss, and lower cholesterol. Stevia promotes weight loss and relieves heartburns. Yacon syrup aids weight loss and promotes gut health.

Processed sugars like high fructose corn syrup are high in sugar content. Stevia is a herb known for its potent sweetness. Xylitol can be used in place of sugar for delicious sweets that are safe for diabetic and hypoglycemic patients. Erythritol is a sweet-tasting natural non-caloric sweetener and exists naturally in a wide variety of foods. Dry granulated sugars such as maple sugar, turbinado sugar, or organic sugar are healthy substitutes for white sugar. Liquid sweeteners such as maple syrup, unsulfured molasses, and natural sugar-free fruit juices also work well as natural sweeteners.

With the whole world fighting against weight gain and obesity, who does not want to burn calories the simple and easy way in 15 minutes? Being overweight invites all kinds of diseases and disorders. A healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet, and regular exercise is the simple three-pronged approach to quick weight loss. Practicing the listed activities for 15 minutes every day can help you lose weight really fast.

Though stevia is a natural sweetener with zero calories, it may also cause side effects like nausea, bloating, numbness, muscle pain, and dizziness in some people. Stevia can also lower blood glucose and blood pressure; so be careful if you use medication to lower them. It might be best to avoid stevia while you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.

Stevia is obtained from a plant and we automatically think it makes for a healthier choice as compared to regular sugar and artificial sweeteners. However, not many of us know that store-bought stevia is highly refined, bleached, and comes loaded with excess carbohydrates and even a few calories. Even in its purest form, however, stevia contains very little nutritional value, therefore it is best to consume it in moderation.

Sweeteners are added to a wide variety of beverages and snacks. Some of you might indulge in a few sweet snacks and drinks every once...

The first thing that you want when you wake up is your steaming cup of joe, with some sugar added to it. Add to...

Stevia - zero calorie sweetener. Choose whole leaf stevia. Raw Honey - Choose unprocessed raw honey. Blackstrap Molasses - Good source of calcium, magnesium, B-6, manganese, potassium and iron. Maple Syrup - Contains calcium, potassium, iron and zinc. Dried fruit - Source of fiber, Vit A, vit B-6, riboflavin, magnesium, and copper. Avoid Agave Syrup.

As Manalapan's health Examiner and a writer for The Complete Herbal Guide I reviewed the product Pyure Organic Stevia on June 19, 2014. A product...