Stevia is a naturally sweet tasting, highly beneficial product that can be used in all beverages and foods. Convenient for preparing cereal or fruit and stable for both heating and freezing, Stevia is a unique and versatile product that does not have a bitter aftertaste. Stevia has a glycemic index of 0 and does not affect blood sugar. Safe for diabetics, it is 8-10 times sweeter than sugar. Stevia is a small green plant native to Paraguay and provides the intense sweetness for Stevia . Stevia also contains Frutafit® Inulin Fiber (FOS), a functional food ingredient found in chicory, fruits and vegetables. Mildly sweet and zero calories per servings, FOS is a premium soluble fiber that selectively nourishes the friendly bacteria (lactobacillus and bifidobacteria) in the intestines. The increased number of these good bacteria will help gastrointestinal functions and may:
Improve regularity
Cleanse the colon
Support liver health
Assist and strengthen the immune system
Help control the formation of free radicals
Stevia is Sweeter than Sugar