Stevia: The Sweet Tooth Savior
Posted by in Dr. Joel Fuhrman on 21. Dec, 2009 | 0 Comments
For those of us with a major sweet tooth, like me, you’ll try any new sugar substitute that comes out on the market, but end up disappointed by the aftertaste, or even worse, suspicious about its contents and effect on your body. But I have found true happiness in Stevia, especially now that the FDA [...]
Stevia….A Gift From Nature
Posted by in Dr. Joel Fuhrman on 20. Dec, 2009 | 0 Comments
Stevia… A Gift From Nature!
Stevia is a shrub native to Paraguay and Brazil and has been used by the native Guarani Indians for over 1500 years. The Guarani’s used stevia as a natural herbal sweetener to sweeten their bitter drinks such as mate and for medicinal use to treat diabetes and hypertension. It nourishes the [...]
Stevia – High Purity 97% Stevia Extract
Posted by in Dr. Joel Fuhrman on 20. Dec, 2009 | 0 Comments
Because stevia is natural and derived from the leaf of a plant, it doesn’t contain any damaging chemicals often found in artificial sweeteners. Stevia is safe for diabetics, has been shown to help stop tooth decay, and has also been suggested by the World Health Organization for use as therapy for hypertension. By replacing sugar [...]
