Natural Sweetener SteviaPosted by Herbal Juice Drink on November 24th, 2017 Stevia is a herb whose leaves are highly advantageous in providing a natural alternative of sugar. Stevioside and Rebaudioside A are the compounds responsible for its sweetness. Their molecules are destroyed during digestion and therefore do not increase blood sugar. Natural sweetener stevia is widely gaining recognition these days. Now comes the question of its purchase. Stevia is most beneficial if consumed in the natural occurring green leaf form. A lot of brands these days leave out the slightly bitter part of its leaves while extraction. This destroys its medicinal properties and renders it useful only as a sweetener. Therefore purchase only the green leaf stevia variant to avail its full benefits. Like it? Share it!More by this author |