Stevia leaves

Stevia is a natural sugar substitute. The stevia plant grows mainly in Brazil and Paraguay and is used as a natural sweetener. You can find it leaves or powder stevia. The natural sweetener is due to the glycosides substances which are extracted from the leaves when placed in hot water. Stevia contributes to a balanced diet and it is suitable for diet because it does not contain calories. Moreover, it is 300 times sweeter than a same amount of sugar. Dare to include stevia in your daily diet and enjoy your dessert without any guilt about calories. It is fact that sugar contains carbohydrates and yields 4 calories per gram however the stevia is calorie-free. You should replace sugar with stevia in pastries, cakes, cocktails, coffee and of course your tea. It is essential to mention that the stevia does not caramelize and for this reason, it is better to add stevia powder or granulated stevia in the mix of your sweet.
The leaves of stevia also contain many minerals and trace elements (chromium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, zinc), B vitamins and phytonutrients such as chlorophyll and plant sterols. Stevia also has antihypertensive properties, antibacterial, antioxidant, cardiotonic, anti-aging, digestive.