Guest guest Posted June 8, 2001 Report Share Posted June 8, 2001 Have you heard of Stevia plants? Stevia is a plant from Paraguay, and is used as a sugar substitute. In Japan it has already taken over 50% of the sugar market. I have an article from Just Eat An Apple magazine written by Barbara Simonsoln, " Even as a raw vegan we can take advantage of it: we can grow stevia plants on windowsills, balconies, in gardens, and always have a few leaves to chew on when a sugar craving overcomes us. The stivia leaf is 10 to 20 times as sweet as sugar with zero calories. Stevia is at last a healthy alternative to sugar and sweeteners for people who are watching their weight, for diabetics or those with candida. Stevia is still used today in South America, not only in teas and recipes, but also prescribed and administered as a tonic, to improve digestion, harmonize blood pressure, overcome fatigue and tiredness, loose weight, get rid of fungus, and normalize the blood sugar levels of diabetics. Stevia is also recommended in candida cases, because it does not feed the fungus like other sweeteners do, and has instead an anti-bacterisl and anti-fungal effect, which helps control the growth of the fungus. It tempers the appetite and the addictive tendency to go for the fatty and unhealthy foods. Stevia is Known in Brazil as a healing food for diabetes. Clinical studies have shown that stevea is able to improve glucose tolerance and lower blood sugar levels. Diabetics notice more energy and enthusiasm with half a teaspoon of stevia per day. " Here is a link to get Stevia Rebaudiana plants on line;<br><br><a href=http://www.stevianow.com/ target=new>http://www.stevianow.com/</a><br><br>They have no plants right now (sold out) but if you email them they will notify you when they get more. Use the webmaster address. They also have instructions for growing Stevia. I went to a party and met a guy who has a plant, I am going to get a cutting from him, but it will be a long time before I have cuttings. When I do I'll let you know.<br><br>Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2001 Report Share Posted June 19, 2001 Doug, <br> Thank you so much for the information on Stevia. I was just thinking of looking into it when I saw it in a health food store. The plant sounds great since it was expensive for a small bottle. I am sure a lot of others in the group benefitted from the information too. <br> Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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