More about the benefits of using Stevia as a sugar substitute:
Regardless of the very possible nutritional and medicinal health benefits of stevia, the simple act of eliminating sugar out of your diet is sure to bring benefits of its own. You already knew that sugar is one of the primary causes of diabetes, obesity and most other metabolic diseases, but did you actually know that cancer cells FEED on sugar?
Stevia helps you rid a lot of sugar out of your diet!
And by the way, this plant is ph-stable and resistant to high heat (heat stable up to 392 F) and is also freezer-resistant and water soluble, making cooking with stevia entirely possible. That way you’ll eliminate lots of empty calories out of your diet. It’s some highly potent stuff.
But, what about the dangers and potential side-effects of using Stevia? Is Stevia Safe to Use?
There are a number of studies into the dangers of stevia, specifically related to:
– reproductive toxicity
– decreased fertility
– allergic reactions, skin rashes, difficulty swallowing
– toxic effects
– glucose metabolism and hypoglycemia.
None of these studies have provided conclusive results (in humans). More research is warranted!
Another concern is that there are a number of Stevia products to choose from, so one brand of Stevia may be better and healthier than another! Not all Stevia products are the same, so read further on the next page to learn more …