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Stevia... A Brief History. |
The herb, Stevia rebaudiana, has been used for centuries by the Guarani Indians of Paraguay, who had several names for the herb, several of which are Kaa'-he-E, Caa'-ehe, or Ca-a-yupe- all. referring to the sweet leaf or honey leaf. It is commonly known in South America as yerba dulce meaning sweet herb. The Guarani used stevia nutritionally and medicinally.
The herb came to the attention of the rest of the world when South American naturalist, Dr. Moises S. Bertoni, "discovered" the herb in the late 1800's. After his report,. stevia became widely used by herbalists in Paraguay. |
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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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Best Ever Creamy Rice Pudding |
Posted by Kieran My favourite dessert
Ingredients:
1 can Carnation evaporated milk
1/2 cup Long Grain Rice
1 tbs Stevia Spoonable Blend
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups water
2 eggs
1/4 tbs cinnamon
1 tbs vanilla
Directions;
In a heavy medium sized sauce pan, combine milk, water and rice. Cook and stir until mixture boils. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 40 minutes, stirring often.
In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, stevia and cinnamon. Stir mixture into hot rice and add raisins. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, serve in individual bowls and enjoy.
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Posted by Jan Spicy Squash Soup Squash has a naturally sweet flavor that satisfies the craving for artificial sweeteners without affecting blood sugar levels. Its warming qualities nourish the spleen-pancreas and stomach. Besides being low in calories, it provides an excellent source of magnesium, potassium, calcium and vitamins A and C. You can also substitute buttercup or kabocha squash.
2 cups spring water
1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded and cubed
1 onion, diced
2 inch piece ginger root, washed
1/4 tsp. each turmeric, curry, cumin, cayenne
1/4 tsp. ground leaf stevia
2 TB. miso diluted in soup broth
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 In a pot, combine all ingredients except the miso. Cook until squash is soft, about 30 minutes. The more water you add, the thinner the consistency.
2 Just before the squash is nearly cooked, add the miso.
3 Remove ginger root and purée in batches in a blender.
4 Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds.
Servings: 4 |
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