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Stevia... A Gift From Nature! |
Stevia is a shrub native to Paraguay and Brazil and has been used by the native Guarani Indians for over 1500 years. The Guarani’s used stevia as a natural herbal sweetener to sweeten their bitter drinks such as mate and for medicinal use to treat diabetes and hypertension. It nourishes the pancreas but does not raise normal blood glucose levels, making it safe for diabetics and hypergylcemics. Stevia lowers high blood pressure but does not affect normal blood pressure. Stevia contains an abundance of phytonutrients and trace minerals. The herb also contains no calories or carbohydrates and its antibacterial properties help prevent tooth decay. Stevia is an ideal natural sweetener alternative for sugar and artificial sweeteners such as aspartame. As the herb has no calories or carbohydrates, it acts as a great weight loss aid and digestive aid and helps minimize cravings for sweets, fatty foods and helps with addictions to tobacco and alcohol. Stevia is useful for healing a variety of skin problems. Whole leaf can help soften and tighten the skin and smooth wrinkles. Stevia supreme liquid can be used on acne outbreaks, eczema and lip and mouth sores. Studies show that stevia prevents gum disease and prevents cavities. |
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Food and Beverage Giants Lining Up to Cash in When Stevia Gets GRAS Approval in U.S. |
Food and Beverage Giants Lining Up to Cash in When Stevia Gets GRAS Approval in U.S. |
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Posted by Sheila Everyone enjoy....one of my favourites
3 Apples, peeled, seeded and diced 2 Tbsp Butter or margerine 1 3/4 Cups Cake flour 11/2 Tbsp Baking Soda 1/2 Tbsp Baking Powder 1 tbsp Cinnamon 3 Tbsp Raisins 3 Tbsp nuts ( walnuts or Pecans) 3 Eggs beaten 1/3 cup milk 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce 11/2 tsp Stevia spoonable blend Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees f Combine all ingredients and mix until well blended. Pour into a greased and floured square cake pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes....and enjoy
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Posted By Kieran Hi Everyone, Hope you enjoy these muffins as much as my family does.
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 tsp. low sodium salt 3 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 2 tsp. cinnamon 11/2 tsp. Stevia spoonable blend 1 Egg 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup oil or apple sauce 1 medium apple, cored and course chopped 3/4 cup raisins
Directions: Preheat oven to 400degrees f. Thoroughly mix first 7 ingredients. In a seperate bowl mix the rest of the ingredients. Gradually mix dry ingredients and moist ingredients. Spoon into greased muffin tin and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Serve with a nice cup of stevia sweetened tea...enjoy |
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