Benefits Of Stevia
* What is stevia ? Stevia is a substitute of sugar which is made from a plant in South America named Steve Rebaudiana, The leaves contain a chemical named steviol glycosides which has highly concentrated sweet flavor. Stevia is a non-nutritive which is 200 to 400 times sweeter than the normal sugar in short it does'nt contain any artificial ingredients, carbohydrates or calories. It is available in baking blends, spoonable goods, liquid drops, dissolveable pills, and tabletop packets (typically green). In the baking supplies or health food sections of supermarkets and natural food stores, you can obtain stevia in liquid or powder form. Benefits of Stevia. 1. Blood Pressure. According to a 2003 study, stevia may be able to reduce blood pressure. Stevia plants may have cardiotonic properties. Heart rate and blood pressure are regulated by cardiotonic activities. It has been shown that some glycosides in stevia extract cause blood vessels to widen. They may also enhance ur...