Organic Stevia Powder

Stevia Recipes

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Stevia (stee-vee-ah):

a South American perennial shrub (stevia rebandiana) of the composite family, often used for its sweet-tasting leaves.

The Honey Leaf

A member of the chrysanthemum family, stevia is a white flowered herb indigenous to Paraguay, where it has been used as a natural sweetener for centuries. Here, local Guarani and Mato Grosso Indians would crush the leaves of the stevia plant to sweeten medicines and teas, naming stevia the “Honey Leaf.” Stevia leaves are phenomenally sweet, tasting 300 times sweeter than sugar, yet containing no sucrose. Today, this herb serves as a sweet natural alternative to sugar and chemically-derived artificial sweeteners.

The Power of Stevia

Stevia’s leaves contain glycosides, which taste very sweet to the tongue, but contain no sugar, no calories, and no carbohydrates. Therefore, despite its sweetness, stevia does not have a GI (Glycemic Index) nor does it effect the body’s insulin levels. Stevia has also been shown to aid the pancreas and improve digestion. Excellent for those with diabetes, intolerances to sugar, seeking weight control, or simply avoiding cavities, the stevia herb can be an ideal natural sweetener.

Sweet Alternative

Navitas Naturals offers stevia in its most traditional, natural, and pure form: dried leaves that have been finely ground. In this fashion, indigenous cultures would enjoy stevia as a delicious addition to teas, drinks, and recipes. A powerfully sweet supplement, a little bit of this powder goes a long way. Stevia may also be diluted with water to decrease its intensity, if desired.