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Also indexed as:Stevia rebaudiana
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  1. Natural Sweeteners
  2. Recipes with Natural Sweeteners
  3. Glycemic Index
Botanical names:
Stevia rebaudiana

How It Works

Various glycosides, particularly stevoside, give stevia its sweetness. Stevoside is between 100 and 200 times sweeter than sugar. Early reports suggested that stevia might reduce blood sugar (and therefore potentially help with diabetes),2 although this has not been confirmed in all reports.3

How to Use It

Less than 1 gram per day can be used effectively as a sweetener. Usually, the powdered herb is added directly to tea or to food.

References

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