Tip of the Day: STEVIA

My husband is diabetic, so we try to stay away from refined sugars and "white" foods as much as we possibly can. Being from the south, sweet tea is a necessity! That being said, refined white sugar can really raise his blood sugar levels. We tried Stevia for the first time a few years ago, and we love our beverages sweetened with it...yes, even in our sweet tea.

Most people have never heard of it until recently, as now it is more often seen on grocer shelves.

Stevia plant

Stevia is a natural sweetener made from the stevia plant and is calorie free and does not spike blood sugar levels. This is why it is great for diabetics. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions from western North America to South America. Stevia plants can be purchased at many of your health food stores or gourmet markets.



Packets are great to keep in your purse when dining out

1/4 tsp sweetens a gallon of tea

 

Look for stevia in your local grocery stores. Your best option for the jar of  Kal pure stevia is to order from

www.vitacost.com   The prices are much cheaper than most retailers.